Debate+1+-+2013-2014

=Debate 1=

Welcome to Debate 1! Here are some links to get you started:

Curriculum Outline

Course Review
Exam Review

Public Forum In-Class Debates
6th Period 7th Period

=Cool Links= Book of Bad Arguments An introduction to logical fallacies (with pictures!)

[|Cognitive Biases] Academic paper on common cognitive mistakes--tough read but worth it!

Philosopher Presentation
Pick a philosopher to research more in-depth. If you need help picking a philosopher, email Mr. Burr. A good resource for this assignment is the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

Choose a philosopher by Friday, January 17th. Submit your choice here.

Outline Bibliography
 * Due Thursday, Jan. 23:**

5-7 minutes First point: History/Biography Second point: Summary of Philosopher's major ideas Third point: Application/Significance of those ideas
 * Requirements:**

Final Exam Review
CX Cheat Sheet CX Terms Parts of an Extemp Speech--See Below Elements of Persuasion: Classical Theory (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), Narrative (Coherence and Validity), Audience-Centered

CX Evidence Packs
Hi everybody! Here's the evidence for the in-class debates. You need to print out one copy of each file **per partnership**.



Extemp Speech:
For Mr. Burr's Class:

This assignment comes in 3 parts. The first part is due Monday.

Part 1: Due Monday 9/23
Pick a current events topic and bring 3 quality news articles on that topic to class on Monday.
 * Your topic should be on a current events issue. That means it should be something you're likely to read about in a recent newspaper or see on CNN.
 * Topics should be on major social/political issues, not pop culture or sports.
 * Phrase your topic choice as a question that your speech will answer. For example, "Syria" is not a good topic; "How should the US respond to chemical weapons use in Syria?" is a great topic.
 * Submit your topic here ASAP.

For your sources:
 * You need 3 articles that address different aspects of your topic, not the same evidence from 3 different sources.
 * Articles should come from quality sources. That means news reports, not editorials; major news providers, not small personal blogs or tabloids.
 * Google News is the easiest and best place to find sources.

You will lose points on this portion of the grade if you do not bring your articles with you to class on Monday.

Part 2: Due on your presentation day
Construct an outline for your speech. You can use this as a model:
 * Introduction
 * Attention-getter
 * Describe your topic
 * Provide background information
 * Thesis statement/preview main points
 * Body
 * Point 1
 * Present Evidence
 * Connect to Thesis
 * Point 2
 * Present Evidence
 * Connect to Thesis
 * Point 3
 * Present Evidence
 * Connect to Thesis
 * Conclusion
 * Restate Points
 * Restate Thesis
 * End the speech

You will have time to work on your outline in class on Monday. If you don't finish on Monday, finish on your own time before you give your speech. This will be evaluated according to organization and structure.

Part 3: The Speech
Deliver your extemporaneous speech!
 * At least 3 minutes
 * If you give a speech that stays on topic for 5 minutes, you get an A.
 * Evaluated according to projection and articulation.
 * Sign up for a speech time here. It's first-come, first-served. This should go without saying, but if you delete or modify someone else's sign up, I will know and you will get a 0 on your speech.

Class 8/26 - 8/27
Intro to speech and debate

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You AND your parents must review and sign the following documents:

Complete the survey and return all signed forms by the next class meeting to receive full credit on this assignment.