Quarter 4 (2023-24)
Debate - Mrs. Stewart
May 3/6
Unit 2: Parliamentary Debate
Daily Standards
- Students will present claims and findings, emphasizing important points while presenting claims and findings. They must present focused and relevant evidence which includes well-chosen details while using appropriate eye contact, adequate volume and clear pronunciation. CCSS.ELA.S.L.8.4.
- Students will write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1.
- Students will gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.8.
Objectives
- Students will be able to analyze the different speaking roles of parliamentary debate.
- Students will be able to compete in Parliamentary debate, utilizing acquired vocabulary and knowledge of argument and persuasion techniques.
Daily Standards
- Students will present claims and findings, emphasizing important points while presenting claims and findings. They must present focused and relevant evidence which includes well-chosen details while using appropriate eye contact, adequate volume and clear pronunciation. CCSS.ELA.S.L.8.4.
- Students will write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1.
- Students will gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.8.
Objectives
- Students will be able to analyze the different speaking roles of parliamentary debate.
- Students will be able to compete in Parliamentary debate, utilizing acquired vocabulary and knowledge of argument and persuasion techniques.
Classroom Activities
Prayer- Take prayer requests and lead the students in prayer.
The Following topics are part of the worksheet packet:
Topics:
THB in free college tuition for everyone.
The national minimum wage should be increased to $20.00 an hour.
Pro Capping income for all industry professionals (Celebrities, CEO’s, etc.)
Pro America should privatize Social Security.
Pro Schools should require students to wear uniforms.
The students will research each topic on their iPads and fill in the attached economic debate grid worksheet.