Agenda

1) Warmup- 10 min2) Video Discussion – 10 min

3) Introduction to Debating – 35 min4) Prep for Practice Debates – 10 min

5) Practice Debates – 40 min

Next Tuesday: You will have graded debates in class. You will be given the rubric on Friday and also some time to prepare. This will be worth 75

points.

   

Warm-up

Write in your notebooks. You do not have to write the questions.

1. What were your impressions of the children, parents, and families in the video?

2. What are some ways that you think we could combat child obesity in America?

Your last project for 8th grade will be to conduct a group science experiment.

3. Think of 2 questions that you have about the world that you would like to try to answer through

an experiment.

   

Video Discussion

Think-Pair-Share your thoughts/responses to these questions for the next 3 min. We will come

back as a class to discuss.

1. What was your reaction to the video?2. Do you think the parents did a good job feeding

their child?3. Whose responsibility do you think it is to make

sure kids are eating healthy?

   

Debate Topics

In this week and next, we will hold debates to develop critical thinking skills.

Today's debate topics: 1) Should government stop the building of fast

food restaurants in areas with high obesity rates? 2) Should all schools in America ban junk food

and vending machines?

Note: Your sides will be chosen for you

   

Debate Introduction

Fill out your worksheet with the parts in green as we go through the slides.

   

A debate is: a regulated discussion of a proposition (idea) between two sides

   

A debate MUST: back up statements with strong arguments

   

The Opening Statements. 1 minute. In the opening statement, you present what you will be talking about. You also outline the points that you will be making, and often use a strong sentence to explain 

why your argument is stronger.

   

2. Argument Round 1. 3 minutes. In this first argument, you will present 1­3 points that support your side of the debate. You expand on these 

points to present a persuasive argument.

   

3. Rebuttal. 1 minute. In the rebuttal, the other group has a chance to answer, 

argue, or respond to points in the other group's argument. 

   

4. Argument Round 2. 3 minutesIn the second argument, you will present 1­3 more 

points that support your side of the debate or use the time to answer the opponent's rebuttals.

   

5. Rebuttal. 1 minute.You will get a chance to give a rebuttal to the second 

round of arguments as well.

   

6. Closing Statements. 1 minute.In the closing statement, you will summarize your 

main points and have a “bottom line” that will strongly end your debate. 

   

Group 1 Group 2

1. Opening Statement

3. Argument Round 1

6. Rebuttal

8. Rebuttal 9. Argument Round 2

12. Closing Statement

2. Opening Statement

4. Rebuttal5. Argument Round 1

7. Argument Round 2

10. Rebuttal11. Closing Statement

   

As you observe the debates...

We will read the worksheet on the back that the observing groups will be completing.

   

Rules

Rules:1) No attacks or offensive remarks 2) Arguments must be on the topic

3) Only one person will speak at a time

Consequences:1) 1st offense: removed from the activity

2) 2nd offense: removed from next week's activity & assigned other work

   

Debate in Action: President Obama and Governor Romney

   

Topics

Government SHOULD stop fast food restaurants from opening in high-obesity areas.

Group 1

vs.

Government should NOT stop fast food restaurants from opening in high-obesity areas

Group 3

   

Topics

Schools should BAN junk food and vending machinesGroup 4

vsSchools should NOT ban junk food and vending

machinesGroup 6

   

You have 10 minutes to get in your groups and start planning your 6 segments. You may get up

and move around during this time.

Mr. Lee will facilitate all timing for the debates. He will raise his hand when 5 seconds are left.