Name: ____________________________________ Period: ____________ Group # _________
Class Debates Requirements
        Several times throughout the course we will be having class debates. You will be assigned a
       prompt and position, and then you will be required to complete research and an outline based
                                        on your prompt/research.
            Although the debates are done in groups, you will be doing the majority of the project
       independently. You will be graded on your own research, your participation in the debate and
        the group visual aid. Debates will last roughly 30 minutes
                                  each.
         1. Complete research: You will be assigned a prompt
            and position. You will need to complete research
            (facts, arguments, examples) that would help you
            during your debate. Some helpful websites to start...
                     www.debate.org
                     www.procon.org.
                     Google Scholar
         2. Complete Outline: After you complete your research, you will need to use the Outline
            Template to complete your written portion of this assignment. You will be asked to
            write an opening paragraph, a claim statement, and bullet point evidence and
            explanations. You will need to keep track of your sources as well. (This is due the day of
            the debates!) If can be handwritten or typed. See rubric for grading scale.
         3. Create a visual aid: You will create one (1) visual aid per group. This is for images,
            charts, graphs, etc. This is not for bulleted information. As a group, you will work out
            how to split the responsibilities of creating this visual presentation. It is recommended
            that you use google slides so everyone can contribute from home as needed. The
            purpose of this is to provide the class and your opponents with examples, pictures, and
            charts to help supplement what you are talking about during the debate. It will
            primarily be used during your opening statements. See rubric for grading scale.
         4. Debate Day: On debate day, your group will receive 10 minutes to collaborate and
            prepared your opening statements. You will need to be prepared to turn in your written
            outlines and participate during the debate in order to do well on these debates. To
            receive full credit on participation, you will need to add two (2) significant statements
            throughout your debate.