Name: __________________________________ Subject/Period: __________________________ Teacher: Mrs.

Klein Date: __________________________________

The Great Gatsby Debate

Topic

The death of Jay Gatsby confirms what we already secretly knew: that the American Dream is nothing but the hope that sustains the hopeless.

Position (Affirmative or Negative)

Opening statement Thesis and 3 reason 5 minutes to plan

Counterargument Take notes on the other sides opening statement for your rebuttal

Rebuttal Address and disprove the other sides opinion 5 minutes to plan

Name: __________________________________ Subject/Period: __________________________ Teacher: Mrs. Klein Date: __________________________________

The Great Gatsby Debate

Closing statement Return to your thesis and give more evidence to support Address the counterargument 5 minutes to plan

Reflection Who do you think will win? How do you think your group did? What did you add to the argument? What was the best point made by the other side?

Reaction to Judgment Who won? Explain if you agree or disagree.

The Scarlet Letter Debate 1