The Great Debate

Every issue has at least two sides, especially those issues related to the environment.  Presently, there are situations that will need a trade-off for the Earth to remain healthy. As a class we have picked a topic and done some research.  Your job is to gather more  information about the topic related to your stand.  We will participate politely in a class debate.  Hopefully we will identify compromises for the benefit of the planet.

Developing an Argument

1.  Read the research.

2.  Evaluate the consequences by listing all of the advantages to your side of the argument that your team can think of.

3.  Discuss and record ways you can emphasize the problem.

4.  Make a outline:

    a.  Write a statement abut the issue.

    b.  Explain the benefits and risks to your side of the issue.

    c.  Be ready to rebut your opponents argument.

5.  Select a captain.

The Debate

1.  Each team captain will select a side of the coin to request for the Flip.

2.  The winning team will begin by presenting their opening statement. The opposition will follow with its opening statement.

3.  Each team will have three minutes to give all of the information supporting their side of the issue.  At the end of the three minutes the team will add questions for their opposing side.

4.  Each team will have one minute to rebut the issue stated by the opposition.

5.  The principal will ask each team a separate question.  They will have one minute to answer.

Take a Side

There is a agree-disagree line in the hall.  The students are to line up on the line marking their opinion on the statement made by the teacher.  One student may line up in front of another  to mark their position.  the line will signify the j results of the debate. Spencer Kagan names this activity Team Value Lines.

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