Jumping In: Creating Arguments

Topic #1: Cell phones should be allowed in all schools
Topic #2: TV is a bad influence for children
Topic #3: School should be year round
Topic #4: Junk food should be banned in school

Today we began by creating debates

Topic: ___________________
1.) A: ___________
               a. R + E
               b. R + E
2.) A: ___________

               a. R + E

               b. R + E

The Basics: An Introduction to Debate

Why Take Notes?

-Take what someone is saying and write it down, in order to use it as debate.

Who do you argue or debate with?

-Everyone….

Hello! Welcome to Middle School Debate

We will spend the next 3 weeks preparing our team for the debate tournament held at Begich Middle School on February 23, 2013.

Parents are encouraged to play an active role in the class. We will need as many bodies as possible to help prepare the team.

This will be a great experience for everyone involved.

Good luck and have fun!!