Formal Debates

LEARNING GOALS

• Understand how your work will be evaluated
• Understand the formal debate proceedure
• Develop arguments and plan possible rebuttals
• Support arguments/rebuttals with research

Debate Procedure

• Take out "Components of a Formal Debate"
• Flip to back of page
• See "Layout of a Debate (the procedure)"
• Add the info I'm about to show you...

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Review "Components of a Formal Debate" handout for procedure
• Use "Supporting an Opinion" handout to guide research
• Find appropriate information from credible and relevant sources
• Work with your teammates to develop a focused and unified approach
• Start writing opening statements and arguments