Debate May 24, 2013 Theme: 1st Hour 1. Bonding & Coachs Time (5 min) 2.

Top Ten News List & Current Event Discussion (5 min) 5 minutes president open the meeting and state top 10 list The president reads top 10 list Each student guesses which is the lie or false news 3. Impromptu Speech and Mini-Debate Variation (10 min) Goal: 4. Review (10 min) - Homework check-in & discussion HB: $250,000 homework; Irvine Strategy Homework - Strategy Review

5. (Irvine) Debate Topics (15 min) Each student presents proposed debate topics and persuasive reasons for why that debate would be interesting. Class votes on what debate topics they would like to do the following week. Quick vote; and divide into teams. Send info to HB class. Possible Team Formats: 2x2 2x2 1x1 Or 2x2 3x3 (Teams: Ashley/Viviane; Josh C/Kevin; Rithik/Anish; Rishub/Allison; Josh J/Ryan)

Second Hour Discussion Topic of the Day (15 min)

Cross Examination Lesson: a) When crossing an opponent: Start with OFFENSE! As the negative debater, students first chance to speak in the round is the first cross examination question. They shouldnt waste the opportunity by asking a clarification question which can send the message that the student did not pay attention. In order to do this, students can pre prepare a few questions that affirmative debaters tend to not answer in their cases. Have a plan Favor shorter questions that all build on each other rather than one long ponderous question (which tends to get confusing) Pick an argument and just ask variations on why? If the opponent has something confusing in his/her case, students can ask him/her to read sections of the case aloud to clarify. Be careful not to ask totally open ended questions. b) When being cross examined: The most important thing is to remain calm and composed no matter what students opponents are doing. The second most important thing is to know the case backwards and forwards. When the opponent asks questions, a student wants to try to stick to the text of his/her position. S/he should convey the idea that the concern that brought up has already been answered in the position. Students should answer questions directly without rambling. Students should not be afraid to take a moment to consider their answer before responding. If opponents insist you answer yes or no, let them know that the question they are asking really isnt a yes or no question and that you would be glad to explain why your answer needs to be more nuanced than yes or no. On the flip side, if you are asked a simple yes or no question that can be answered, answer it.

Debate Format & Practice (30 min) Review Debate Format Focus on 1 x 1 debates with only AC/NC & Cross Examination Coach and students give feedback on cross examination. Students watching take notes on what questions they would ask that the cross-examination did not ask. Closing (2-3 mins) Select President and Ambassador Homework: Prepare for an in-class formal debate