Debate Prep

For Wednesday's debate, which is intended to prepare you for Monday's in-class essay, you and your team will prepare logical reasons and convincing support for your perspective.

You will also anticipate the other side's arguments and prepare counterarguments to refute their ideas.

1) You need at least five prepared points of argument. Each of these should be supported by an example from the book. Make sure each point of argument is a strong one, and arrange the order in which you will present them in class in order of strength.

2) Prepare at least five of the other side's potential arguments, as well as your corresponding counterarguments to these possible arguments. Provide examples from the book to support your perspective as well. Do not set up weak arguments for the other side; anticipate their strongest and most plausible arguments. When refuting their arguments, make sure to acknowledge any good points or partial concessions in order to acknowledge where they have a valid point.

Come prepared with the order of people who will present for your team. Each person may speak only once until all people on the team have spoken. Then, team members may speak a second time.