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March 16, 2015 WELCOME!Let’s warm up with a debate. Prepare arguments for the following:•When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part”
(Example: )
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21
2
23
24 )(
ba
ba
•For life on Earth, gravity is the most important force.
Arguments
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ARGUMENT - a statement made with sound reasoning. Every argument has two key parts:
CLAIM - the controversial statement being made.
WARRANT - the justification for the claim.
ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT
“My CLAIM is ___________ and my WARRANT is _____________________”
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Activity #1: Soapbox Debate
•When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part”
(Example: )21
2
23
24 )(
ba
ba
•For life on Earth, gravity is the most important force.
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Activity #2: Four Corners
•When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part”
(Example: )21
2
23
24 )(
ba
ba
•For life on Earth, gravity is the most important force.
AGREE SOMEWHAT AGREE SOMEWHAT DISAGREE DISAGREE
Plickers!•When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part”
(Example: )21
2
23
24 )(
ba
ba
a)AGREE b)SOMEWHAT AGREE c)SOMEWHAT DISAGREE d)DISAGREE
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Backing up…
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Our Objectives:
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• To share our thoughts or experiences around using debate in the classroom.
• To explore ways to have students debate in writing.
• To strengthen our ability to make debate-worthy problems and activities.
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Experiences & Questions
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Have you tried Debate?Success?
Concerns?Questions?
Ideas?
2-3 sentences of your successes, ideas, thoughts…
On your notecard…
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Activity #3: RumorsFind a partner. (someone new?!)
Person #1 Reads Card
Person #2 Reads Card SWAP!SWAP!
STAND!
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Share Out!
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FAQs:• How do I get kids to look at the
class?
• How do I keep kids accountable?
• How do I make time for this?
• How do I get all students involved (no one dominating)?
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How to Start
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• Always / Sometimes / Never• Agree / Somewhat Agree / Disagree
• Should• Best/Worst (method, solution…)
• Biggest/Smallest• Most• Weirdest/Coolest• Variables
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1. Write DEBATEABLE Questions
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2. Give Structure/Sentence Starters
3. Make it exciting/personal/engaging
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Make it Debateable
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#1: Graph the function
10)sin(8 15 xy
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The BEST way to graph a sine function is…
(For example, )10)sin(8 15 xy
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#2: Explain Newton’s three laws of motion.
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#3
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#4 #5 State which Kingdom each of the following belongs to:
• Pig• Spider• Mushroom• Fern• Elephant• Bacteria
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#6 Find the slope of the line through the points below.
(2, 3) and (-4, 5)
#7
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Written Debates
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QuickWrite
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Paragraph Debate
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Classwork/Proof
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Classwork/Proof
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Assessments
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Quizzes
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Quizzes
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Written Examples
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Do-ComPair-Share
In your groups of ~4…
• Work silently on a worksheet.• Compare answers with a
partner• Share +/- with your group.
YOUR Turn!
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Create YOUR Activity
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1.Think of an upcoming lesson/activity/homework/etc.
2.Come up with 2-3 problems that are now “debate worthy” questions.
3.Prepare to share out about your activity.
Check it Out
Gallery Walk!
Q&A
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Hopes & Fears
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Exit Slip
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Homework
Try one written activity in class in the next few weeks.Bring in any materials/evidence if you can.
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