American Dream Debate

April 27, 2017

E.Q: Debate whether or not the American dream is dead or alive.

Support yourself with facts from outside sources.

Articulate your ideas in a polite and respectful manner.

Obj: I can debate whether or not the American dream is dead or alive.

I can support myself with facts from outside sources.

I can articulate my ideas in a polite and respectful manner.

Starter: 

Read the article Debate Tips and Tricks.

Use these tips to help you present your argument during the debate.

Vocabulary:

Word: Debate

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Your Definition: 

Activity: State what side of the argument you are on and why.

Activity: 

1.  Debate

Debate Format

7 minutes to work together to prepare opening statement.

6 minute Position Presentation - Alive

6 minute Position Presentation - Dead

5 minute Work Period

4 minute Rebuttal - Dead

4 minute Rebuttal – Alive

3 minute Work Period

2 minute Response - Alive

2 minute Response - Dead

3 minute Work Period

2 minute Position Summary - Dead

2 minute Position Summary - Alive

2. Debate Reflection

Evaluate how well you defended your position in the debate.

Consider how clearly and concisely you presented argument.

Think about how often your referred to outside sources.

Determine if you were you able to rebuttal the other sides argument.

Reflect on how you used your voice to express ideas.

Lastly, which side do you believe genuinely won and why?

3. Time Remaining.

Look over your argumentative essay.

Based on the ideas expressed today is there anything you would like to add?

Make any revisions that would strengthen your essay.

Closure:

Do you think the debate was a success today?

Explain why.