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Olympics: Yea or Nea ?. Intro. Idea 1: Overview of the issue (OLYMPICS) Idea 2: While some people say… (STATE CONTRASTING THEORY) Idea 3: In contrast (THIS IS WHERE YOU MUST ASSERT WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO TALK ABOUT) Be sure to directly reference the texts.
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Intro • Idea 1: Overview of the issue (OLYMPICS) • Idea 2: While some people say… (STATE CONTRASTING THEORY) • Idea 3: In contrast (THIS IS WHERE YOU MUST ASSERT WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO TALK ABOUT) Be sure to directly reference the texts. Also-remember that each text may offer BOTH sides of the argument
Text #1 (POSITIVES) • “Improvements in air, roads, and rail transportation” • “Creation of new sports venues/postgame community use”
Text #2 (POSITIVES) • “Strengthening of regional values and traditions” in other words… • “increased local pride and community spirit” CRITICISM
Text 3 (POSITIVES) • Hellz no
Text 4 (POSITIVES) • “EXPOSED TO OLYMPIC VALUES” • “Legacy of your city” • “100,000 people received technical skills” • “Opened up new airport/infrastructure”
Text 1: NEGATIVES • “Potential for protest” (negative community involvement)-COULD LEAD TO VIOLENCE AND DEATH AND ULTIMATELY CIST THE CITY $$$ (legal fees/added security) • “Increased costs in taxes” • “changes to the environment”
Text 2 (NEGATIVES) • “SOCIAL DISLOCATION”