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The Language of Debate

The Language of Debate. Needwood ELA 2013-2014 ELA CC7W1 : Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. . Make a Magic Foldable Book. Materials Managers, get the following supplies for your group: 1 piece unlined white paper for each person

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The Language of Debate

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  1. The Language of Debate Needwood ELA 2013-2014 ELA CC7W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

  2. Make a Magic Foldable Book Materials Managers, get the following supplies for your group: • 1 piece unlined white paper for each person • 2 pair scissors per group Magic Foldable Book

  3. 1. Debate • to argue both sides of a topic

  4. 2. Fact • something proven to be true

  5. 3. Opinion • a feeling or belief People who wear bright green suits are insecure! People who wear blue ties are clever!

  6. 4. Quote • to write exactly what someone said

  7. 5. Resolve • to make a firm decision to do something

  8. 6. Proposition • a subject to be discussed and analyzed or debated

  9. 7. Evidence • facts and examples used to prove a point

  10. 8. Persuade • to try to convince someone

  11. 9. Contention • a strong statement to support one side of an argument

  12. 10. Affirmative Side • side that supports the proposition YES

  13. 11. Negative Side • side that opposes the proposition NO

  14. 12. Oppose • to be against something

  15. 13. Rebuttal • a response to a counterargument

  16. 14. Concede • to admit that someone else is correct

  17. 15. Counterargument • an opposing argument or response

  18. Can you find examples of the vocabulary terms? Great Debaters - Oklahoma City Debate

  19. Assignment • Read your Write Score essay on school lunches and review your score report. • Circle or highlight the persuasive writing signal words that you used in your paper. Did you use them correctly? • Look for places to include more words and phrases. • Mark errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. • Ask a peer to read your paper and provide more feedback. • Rewrite your essay on loose leaf paper in ink.

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