1) The document outlines an agenda for student debates that will take place in class. It provides instructions on preparing notes and bibliographies for the debates. 2) Students will debate in pairs, with each debate consisting of opening statements, 4 debate rounds, and closing statements. The focus of each round is responding to an opponent's primary reason or rebuttal. 3) The document emphasizes being prepared with thorough research and credible evidence to support arguments during the debates. Spectators will evaluate the debates and determine winners.

1. Good Morning! Let the debates continue!
Wednesday, February 14th, 2018
Agenda for the Day:
We are debating today! Make sure you have
your notes/evidence sheets printed up,
along with your works cited sheets to turn in
after you and your partner have debated.
When you come up to debate, I will need
your rubric, so that I can score you while you
are debating. Spectators will be taking notes
and recording most successful arguments to
determine winners of each debate; these
note sheets will be scored as daily
work/participation points.
1st 8:50—10:30
3rd 10:35—11:05
‘A’ Lunch
11:05—11:35
3rd(continued) 11:40—12:45
5th 12:50—2:30
Your “Opening
Statement”
(basically, an intro 
a persuasive lead,
with your claim and
reasons)
Opponent’s Opening Statement
(basically, an intro  a
persuasive lead, with your claim
and reasons)
1st/2nd Debate Rounds:
1. Katelyn & Sydne
2. Emily & Ava
3. Emma & Jerry
4. Lilli & Reece
5. Eian, Kenny, & Sam
6. Rebecca & Raven
7. Evan  speech
8. Tommy & Jakob (HWC)
9. Bryce & Gurnoor (HWC)
Round 1*: Your
primary reason
* Each round is 1-2
minutes, max!
Round 1: Opponent’s counter-
argument (could be their 3rd or
4th reason, or maybe just strong
rebuttals) vs. your primary reason
Round 2: Opponent’s
primary reason
Round 2: your counter-argument
(could be her 3rd or 4th reason, or
maybe just strong rebuttals) vs.
opponent’s primary reason
3rd/4th Debate Rounds:
1. Zack & Devon
2. Jaycen & Cole
3. Ashley & Sydney
4. Jimmy & Benito
5. Savanna & Alainna
6. Daisy & Bella
7. Kendall & Lillian
8. Kelly & Natalie
9. Isabella & Ella
10. Tyler & James (HWC)
Round 3: Your
secondary reason
Round 3: Opponent’s counter-
argument (could be her 3rd or 4th
reason, or maybe just strong
rebuttals) vs. your secondary
reason
Round 4: Opponent’s
secondary reason
Round 4: Your counter-argument
vs. opponent’s secondary reasons
Closing statements  you each wrap up, rephrase, end
strong, with a punch! (figuratively)

2. T0day’s Debate
The Debate:
• 4 Rounds
Opening statements (basically, an intro)
4 “spar” rounds
Closing statements (basically, a conclusion)
The Structure:
• Organize your reasons and evidence around your
primary arguments to support your position (claim)
• You will coordinate with your debate partner the
order and arguments for each spar round: For
example: You have two main reasons, and two main
rebuttals for your opponents main reasons, and
vice-versa!
• Each spar round is 1-2 minutes, and needs to be
focused around the primary reason and primary
rebuttal being debated—don’t jump around to
other reasons! Focus on the reason being presented
to support your position. This is why you’ll need lots
of evidence (facts, stats, details) and examples
(stories, implications, etc.)
• You are expected to have
done thorough research
from credible sources for
tons of specific evidence.
• You are expected to have
a properly formatted
bibliography (work’s
cited page) of your
sources in MLA format.
• I will collect your notes
and bibliographies after
the debate, as part of
your scoring criteria.
• Be prepared! Don’t read
at us. Have your ideas
mostly memorized. The
fewer notes, or cue
cards, the better! I
suggest a simple outline,
that you and your
partner have agreed
upon.
Rhetorical Appeals:
• Logos: logic: evidence,
facts, stats, etc.
• Pathos: emotional
appeals: think, specific
anecdotes
• Ethos: ethical appeals:
explaining why your
ideas arguments are
faulty and illogical
Rhetorical Devices:
• Parallelism
• Rhetorical Questions
• Repetition