DebateEach side is given 5-7 minutes to explain their position.

Each side will have 3 minutes to rebuttal.

Topics

Celebrities Student Rights Terrorism Capital Punishment Energy Crisis US Prisons

Topicso Are US prisons effective as punishment?

o Is it necessary to spend money and time on forms of alternative energy?

o Are students’ rights being violated ato school?

o Is the death penalty an ethical solution to crime?

o Are celebrities good role models?

o Are terrorists achieving their goals in the U.S.?

Pro or Con

(Agree or Disagree)

(For or Against)

I am pro school uniforms.

Day 1(Today)

Topic Assignment-Pro/Con› Groups will be formed (3)

Go over the difference between research and a report.› Researchable Question is a must!

Cover the basics.› Go over forms, library behavior, finding a

good source, and note taking.

Day 2Library Day

• Collect as much ammo as you can. How are you going to argue your point of view? Collect as many arguing points as you can.

• Get books! (Select one from the shelf at a time). You should not have to use the online catalog.

• Use your Cornell Notes form to organize your thoughts. Be sure to record your source information.

• DUE: 1 sheet of Cornell Notes from a book source.

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Chapter Headings

Images of Death and Violence cause violence

-No one really dies in video games-No consequences-Simply respawn.-# of Violent crimes of children has increased since 1990-Rating system is not enforced by stores.

Video Games How Many Deaths do They need to See?

Luigi Smith Random House Publishers2008 384.55

22-24New York

Video Games increase violence

in children

Day 3 • Work in class with group.• Compile evidence• Create outline for Debate.

• Think of a defense (Rebuttal)

• Go over Works Cited Page and Parenthetical Citations

• DUE: Each group is responsible for turning in an outline for their Debate.

Day 4 Laptops in class

Find one database source

DUE: Each person is responsible for turning in one Cornell Notes Database Form.

Day 5 Laptops in class. Start typing debate

› Use your outline as a guide Review Parenthetical citations and Works

Cited Page Look for holes because next day in library. DUE: Each group is responsible for

showing me a rough draft of their Debate.

Day 5• Organize rebuttals and arguments.

• Each member is responsible for one main point of argument and for responding to a rebuttal next class.

• Review Rubric.

• DUE: Type up debate. Each member should have a part. List your sources in MLA format.

Day 6 In Library Use Computers (make sure you have ID

and don’t have a fine) to finish typing debate and Works Cited Page

Use books to fill in any missing information Debate next class! DUE: Each group is responsible for

turning in a Works Cited Page and showing me their final copy of Debate.

Day 7-DebateCarlos Mencia vs. Sheriff

Arapiohttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/05/01/carlos_mencia_debates_immigration_law.htmlRebuttal? Are they specific to the other persons claims.

Do they question credibility?

Does their appearance and composure matter?

Can you identify with them and share their values?

Arizona's law orders immigrants to carry their alien registration documents at all times and requires police to question people if there's reason to suspect they're in the United States illegally.

Spin

My opponent claims this…

•Statistics show I’m more likely to be pulled over by police.•Statistics show that I’m more likely to have an accident.•High cost to repair•Not reliable because it is older.

But I say, •Because I know I’m more likely to be pulled over I will be a safer driver.•Older car that is made of steel and seatbelts can be upgraded.•Used parts are available•I can work on it myself because it is older car and it will be educational.