Media Center Research Orientation Day! What will we be doing in the media center?
--Solidifying debate groups
--Working with Ms. Hansen to learn about what research possibilities are available in the media center
--Finalize debate topics
--Begin research!
Homework: Make sure you have the Public Forum Debate Guide read by tomorrow and the 2014 Public Forum Debate National Championships watched by Monday! :)
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Public Forum Debate Team Resolution Picks!
Below are the team picks for potential debate topics. If your name isn't on this post, that means you/your team never turned in your individual picks!
Teams: Yareli, Yaneth, Katie, Santi
Cyberbullying should be a criminal offense (2)
That the private ownership of handguns should be banned in the United States (2)
Use of a cell phone should be prohibited whlie operating a motor vehicle (2)
Teams: Ben, Sam, Talia, Bebe
The costs of a college education outweigh the benefits (2)
The benefits of post-9/11 security measures outweigh the harms to personal freedom (3)
Cyberbullying should be a criminal offense (2)
When in conflict, the United Nations should prioritize global poverty reduction over environmental protection (2)
That, on balance, social networking websites have a positive impact on the United States (2)
That the National Basketball Association (NBA) should rescind its dress code (2)
All young adults in every nation should be required to perform at least one full year of national service (3)
Americans should be allowed to share copyrighted material over the internet (2)
The death penalty should be abolished in America (2)
Teams: Yareli, Yaneth, Katie, Santi
Cyberbullying should be a criminal offense (2)
That the private ownership of handguns should be banned in the United States (2)
Use of a cell phone should be prohibited whlie operating a motor vehicle (2)
Teams: Ben, Sam, Talia, Bebe
The costs of a college education outweigh the benefits (2)
The benefits of post-9/11 security measures outweigh the harms to personal freedom (3)
Cyberbullying should be a criminal offense (2)
When in conflict, the United Nations should prioritize global poverty reduction over environmental protection (2)
That, on balance, social networking websites have a positive impact on the United States (2)
That the National Basketball Association (NBA) should rescind its dress code (2)
All young adults in every nation should be required to perform at least one full year of national service (3)
Americans should be allowed to share copyrighted material over the internet (2)
The death penalty should be abolished in America (2)
Public Forum Debate Groups
Debate Group 1!
Team A: Yareli and Yaneth
Team B: Katie and Santi
Debate Group 2!
Team A: Sam and Ben
Team B: Bebe and Talia
Debate Group 3!
Team A: Elijah and Brandon
Team B: Jayson and Alycia
Team A: Yareli and Yaneth
Team B: Katie and Santi
Debate Group 2!
Team A: Sam and Ben
Team B: Bebe and Talia
Debate Group 3!
Team A: Elijah and Brandon
Team B: Jayson and Alycia
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday 9/24/14
Warm Up: Enunciation/Tongue Twister Activity and Discussion
Objective: We can understand and analyze the elements of public forum debate and begin researching resolutions.
Lesson: Public Forum Prep! View explanatory clip, read guidelines, browse resolutions and rank them, begin researching!
Wrap Up: Do you think it is easier to argue on the "PRO" or "CON" side of your resolution? Why?
Homework: Make sure you watch the debate finals for Friday and come ready to discuss them.
Objective: We can understand and analyze the elements of public forum debate and begin researching resolutions.
Lesson: Public Forum Prep! View explanatory clip, read guidelines, browse resolutions and rank them, begin researching!
Wrap Up: Do you think it is easier to argue on the "PRO" or "CON" side of your resolution? Why?
Homework: Make sure you watch the debate finals for Friday and come ready to discuss them.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Happy Tuesday 9/23/14
Warm Up: Tongue Twister/Enunciation Public Speaking Exercise
Objective: We can analyze film as a text. We can understand and discuss the elements of a Public Forum Debate and begin preparing and researching for this debate.
Lesson: Finish "The Great Debaters" and turn in Film Guide. Discuss Public Forum Debates (look over ballot, guide, resolutions, and outline). Narrow down public forum debate topics in preparation for choosing groups.
Wrap Up: What are the top 3 most interesting resolutions? Why?
Homework: See previous post--watch Public Forum Nationals competition and be ready to discuss it on Friday! Take notes and get ready to talk about what you took away from this clip in preparation for your own debate!
Objective: We can analyze film as a text. We can understand and discuss the elements of a Public Forum Debate and begin preparing and researching for this debate.
Lesson: Finish "The Great Debaters" and turn in Film Guide. Discuss Public Forum Debates (look over ballot, guide, resolutions, and outline). Narrow down public forum debate topics in preparation for choosing groups.
Wrap Up: What are the top 3 most interesting resolutions? Why?
Homework: See previous post--watch Public Forum Nationals competition and be ready to discuss it on Friday! Take notes and get ready to talk about what you took away from this clip in preparation for your own debate!
Homework! Due Friday, 9/26/14
Watch the Public Forum Debate Nationals from 2014. It will take you about an hour so make sure you set aside enough time over the next couple of nights! Record your thoughts and ideas as you watch--what did you like/dislike? What surprised you? Apply all those close reading and critical thinking skills you have to analyze a film clip as a text!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
9/17/2014
Warm Up: 10 minutes of final PREP TIME for your debate!
Objective: We can use quality research as part of an organized plan to speak persuasively. We can analyze film as a text and tool for debate skills.
Lesson: DEBATE! Each group will have about 3 minutes for their inital presentation. Each group will present, and then each group will face a series of questions and answers from other groups. Students will be evaluating each group and voting for a winner! Once we're done with this debate, we will being viewing the film "The Great Debaters" as preparation for our upcoming formal debates, and we'll complete some critical writing activities as well to go along with the film.
Wrap Up: Debate Debrief and exchange feedback with fellow debaters.
Here is the preview for "The Great Debaters."
Objective: We can use quality research as part of an organized plan to speak persuasively. We can analyze film as a text and tool for debate skills.
Lesson: DEBATE! Each group will have about 3 minutes for their inital presentation. Each group will present, and then each group will face a series of questions and answers from other groups. Students will be evaluating each group and voting for a winner! Once we're done with this debate, we will being viewing the film "The Great Debaters" as preparation for our upcoming formal debates, and we'll complete some critical writing activities as well to go along with the film.
Wrap Up: Debate Debrief and exchange feedback with fellow debaters.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
9/16/2014
Warm Up: Get in your debate group and work together to take the US Citizenship/Naturalization quiz: http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/quiz/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/naturalization-self-test-1
Objective: We can write and speak persuasively to represent stakeholders of a key issue. We can participate in collaborative discussion about debate topics and methodology.
Lesson: Prepare for Immigration Debate--we will debate for the second half of class! Use the White House Immigration Fact Sheet and other quality online and primary sources for your research.
Wrap Up and Homework: We’ve been discussing what terms are appropriate surrounding the immigration issue. We’ve discussed how some people and media organizations perceive the term “illegal immigrant” as insensitive while others, like PBS News, continue to use the term. What is your opinion? Is the term “illegal immigrant” offensive? What would be an alternative term? Tonight’s homework is to write a half page response to this question—is using the term “illegal immigrant” acceptable? Why/why not?
Objective: We can write and speak persuasively to represent stakeholders of a key issue. We can participate in collaborative discussion about debate topics and methodology.
Lesson: Prepare for Immigration Debate--we will debate for the second half of class! Use the White House Immigration Fact Sheet and other quality online and primary sources for your research.
Wrap Up and Homework: We’ve been discussing what terms are appropriate surrounding the immigration issue. We’ve discussed how some people and media organizations perceive the term “illegal immigrant” as insensitive while others, like PBS News, continue to use the term. What is your opinion? Is the term “illegal immigrant” offensive? What would be an alternative term? Tonight’s homework is to write a half page response to this question—is using the term “illegal immigrant” acceptable? Why/why not?
Monday, September 15, 2014
Monday 9/15/2014
Happy Monday! Here's our plan for today:
Warm Up: Speaking Drills!
Here is some more info about our speaking drills for today, which will help improve your public speaking skills.
Distracted Speech
This game was designed to teach students to ignore distractions and focus on a task. A student is given a text, such as a case or a famous speech, like the Gettysburg Address and while reading it, two or three other students are selected to stand next to the speaker and do what they can to be a distraction. They will whisper in the speaker's ear, talk to one another, look over the speaker's shoulder and begin to read the same text or read other things. All the while, the speaker should ignore it all and continue to read the assigned text without interruption. It is a fun game and serves a useful purpose.
Speaking Drills
There are many kinds of speaking drills which are used to help students speak clearer and project their voices. We also enjoyed these activities and sometimes added our own twists to the activities. Some of our favorites:
1. Read a speech backwards.
2. Read a speech with a pen in the mouth.
3. Read a speech within a fixed time period trying always to complete the speech within five seconds of the time limit.
4. Read a speech with exaggerated inflexions, and gestures or extreme drama.
5. Read a speech as fast as possible.
Warm Up: Speaking Drills!
Here is some more info about our speaking drills for today, which will help improve your public speaking skills.
Distracted Speech
This game was designed to teach students to ignore distractions and focus on a task. A student is given a text, such as a case or a famous speech, like the Gettysburg Address and while reading it, two or three other students are selected to stand next to the speaker and do what they can to be a distraction. They will whisper in the speaker's ear, talk to one another, look over the speaker's shoulder and begin to read the same text or read other things. All the while, the speaker should ignore it all and continue to read the assigned text without interruption. It is a fun game and serves a useful purpose.
Speaking Drills
There are many kinds of speaking drills which are used to help students speak clearer and project their voices. We also enjoyed these activities and sometimes added our own twists to the activities. Some of our favorites:
1. Read a speech backwards.
2. Read a speech with a pen in the mouth.
3. Read a speech within a fixed time period trying always to complete the speech within five seconds of the time limit.
4. Read a speech with exaggerated inflexions, and gestures or extreme drama.
5. Read a speech as fast as possible.
Objective: We can research a topic using primary sources. We can represent the views of a key stakeholder in an important world issue.
Lesson: Assign roles for immigration debate, immigration research, prepare for tomorrow's debate!
Wrap Up: What do you need to do tonight to make sure you are ready for tomorrow's debate? List 2 things.
Homework: Finish researching and preparing for tomorrow's debate!
Friday, September 12, 2014
HAPPY HOMECOMING! 9/12/14
Warm Up: Discussion--homecoming and public speaking clips
Objective: We can research a civil rights topic using quality primary sources and organize this research to make a persuasive argument.
Lesson: Analysis of public speaking examples, introduce immigration debate/role play assignment, choose groups and begin research! Use the handout as a guide to your research.
Wrap Up: Discuss yesterday's events and support available
Homework: Continue thinking about your group's position on immigration reform and continue researching online.
Videos For Today (these are the videos Katie submitted for quality public speaking clips):
Objective: We can research a civil rights topic using quality primary sources and organize this research to make a persuasive argument.
Lesson: Analysis of public speaking examples, introduce immigration debate/role play assignment, choose groups and begin research! Use the handout as a guide to your research.
Wrap Up: Discuss yesterday's events and support available
Homework: Continue thinking about your group's position on immigration reform and continue researching online.
Videos For Today (these are the videos Katie submitted for quality public speaking clips):
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