Honors Debate Extended Learning Opportunity K.

Sobotka First Semester Course Schedule Date Time Tasks 10/3 3:15pm

10/10

3:15pm4:30pm

10/24

3:15pm4:30pm

10/31

3:15pm4:30pm

Honors Debate Contract Introduction to the course Course Schedule HW: Generate list of 5 topics you would like to debate this year; provide one piece of informational text for each topic that would serve as a starting point for your research. Create a list of personal goals/ objectives for this course. Introduction to Public Speaking: Dos, Donts, and Oh Nos. Generate a rubric for public speaking; compare to used examples. Critique examples of public speaking. Persuasive vs. Argumentative Writing: Youre the variable! Activity Generate topic for argumentative speech from previous HW; review task sheet and begin outline. Primary/ Secondary Sources review HW: Detailed outline, support, and workable draft for argumentative speech Review detailed outline, support, and draft for argumentative speech; feedback Technology Mini: website, programs to use to record your speech HW: Record your speech using one of the website, programs of your choice keeping in mind the rubric we created. Introduction to Lincoln/ Douglas style of debate; breakdown Elements of debate; etiquette, rhetorical devices Impromptu debate exercise Determine groups; choose topic for one-onone debate HW: Create outline for the affirmative and

11/7

3:15pm4:30pm

11/14

*8:00pm

11/28

3:15pm4:30pm

12/5

3:15pm4:30pm

12/12

3:15pm4:30pm

12/19

3:15pm4:30pm

negative of chosen topic. Provide evidence for each (bring texts, cite page). Review outlines, sources; choose sides in group. Create speaker cards (key words). Generate rubric for Debate 1. Introduction to Parliamentary Debate; examples NO MEETING, but turn in the following via Edmodo: tutorial for giving a speech; refer to task handout HW: Be ready for formal debate next meeting Debate 1 presentations HW; Determine topic for next debate; generate outlines, highlighting rhetorical devices and debate tactics that may be used. Provide a 3x5 explanation as to why you chose those particular rhetorical devices and debate tactics. Bring evidence and sources Workshop Debate 2 presentations: create key note cards, record, revise, make changes HW: Be prepared for Debate 2 by December 19. Workshop Debate 2: create key note cards, record, revise, make changes HW: Be prepared for Debate 2 by December 19. Debate 2 presentations with learning committee present. Self-evaluate based upon recording of debate using rubric. (3x5 reflection)