Debate 1 Review & Preparation for “The Great Debaters”

1. Debate 1 Review & Preparation for “The Great Debaters”

2. Debate 1 Review • Review the grading criteria for the assignment • Choose which 2 categories are your strongest • Choose which 2 categories you are successful in or have at least basic skill • Choose which 2 categories you need to improve

3. Now… • Write the categories down and give at least three written supports for each category • Save the document as a webpage • Link it on your webpage

4. Now… • Write the categories down and give at least three written supports for each category • Save the document as a webpage • Link it on your webpage

5. For the Film… • Research “The Great Debaters” online for plot summaries and historical background • Write down 5 important details that deal with the storyline, details from the film, and history at that time • Now write down 5 things you want to learn about from watching this film

6. For your Final… • Get into your group of four • Decide who will be paired with whom • Come up with a list of at least 5 possible topics • For the topics try to find 2 major points both for and against the given issue • If your group can agree on one topic (with 2 points on either side of the issue) get the topic logged and begin research