WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 th , 2014

1. TO DO: • Just sit anywhere. Very important that you focus today-LOTS OF DIRECTIONS! • Get a pen(cil) and the 8 sheets from counter out. NOTHING ELSE. I’ll start when I see everyone did this. • Look at DEBATE topics. STAR YOUR TOP 4 CHOICES • GOOD OF THE ORDER • Debate Topics • Choose topic • Pass out Case Folders • Go over format-sign up for date • Expectations for Unit. • Video http://youtu.be/LesGw274Kjo WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Pen(cil) • 7 sheets from counter. MUST BE IN ORDER! • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Prepare to deliver an argument using evidence.

2. TO DO: • Sit with your debate partner. Pro’s sit at a blue dot. Con’s sit at desks with a red dot. • Log in to iPad. Use directions on desk for help. • GOOD OF THE ORDER • Video http://youtu.be/LesGw274Kjo • Begin Research. • *Remember you need to document info from your sources* • (For Work Cited Page @ the end) • **You want to use your research to fill out the chart. (DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE OUTLINE YET!) • ***Make sure you keep it down so other’s don’t overhear your information!!! Very important! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 2014 YOU NEED: • Pen(cil) • Case Folder • iPad-get logged in. • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Prepare to deliver an argument using evidence. • Use multiple resources when researching a topic.

3. TO DO: • Grab all materials for the day. • GOOD OF THE ORDER • Midterms Due today • 2. Questions about Debate • 3. What should you be doing with your research? • 4. Debate Dates and Jury Duty • COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: • 9 DAYS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Pen(cil) • iPad or BYOD • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching

4. TO DO: Grab all materials for the day. GOOD OF THE ORDER 1. Questions about Debate 2. GOALS PLAN 3. Fill out chart to help you. Don’t forget to write down your sources! COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: 8 DAYS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Pen(cil) • iPad or BYOD • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching

5. TUESDAY’S GOALS: CLAIM (aka Thesis) APPROVED! 3CONTENTIONS (aka Reasons) BEGIN RESEARCHING EVIDENCE FOR 1 CONTENTION.

6. TO DO: Grab all materials for the day. 23 ipads 8 & 9 Library tomorrow GOOD OF THE ORDER 1. Questions about Debate 2. GOALS 3. Fill out chart to help you. Don’t forget to write down your sources! COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: 7 DAYS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Pen(cil) • iPad or BYOD • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching

7. WEDNESDAY’S GOALS: Extensive research with WARRANT (evidence) for two Contentions (reasons) 2-3 reliable sources information (-name of site, author, publication date etc.)

8. TO DO: Grab all materials for the day. 10 library tomorrow GOOD OF THE ORDER 1. Questions about Debate 2. GOALS 3. Fill out chart to help you. Don’t forget to write down your sources! COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: 6 DAYS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Pen(cil) • iPad or BYOD • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching

9. THURSDAY’S GOALS: EXTENSIVE research with WARRANT (evidence) for third and final contention. 5 reliable source information for Work Cited Counterclaims-What is your opponent going to say?

10. TO DO: Grab all materials for the day. Sit with your partner but don’t sit with the opponent. GOOD OF THE ORDER 1. IPad usage  2. GOALS 3. Fill out chart to help you. Don’t forget to write down your sources! COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: 5 DAYS Take a look at next week… FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Pen(cil) • iPad 19or BYOD • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching

11. 3 Contentions (Reasons) are researched completely. Begin research on opponents claims **Counterclaims** Work Cited (Need 5 RELIABLE Sources) FRIDAY’S GOALS:

12. TO DO: Grab all materials for the day. GOOD OF THE ORDER Follow me on twitter @MissPease8 1. Copy the vocab and definitions onto your CASEFOLDER. 2. Go over vocab 3. Video http://youtu.be/LesGw274Kjo GOALS 4. Outline: 1 & 2 COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: 5 DAYS MONDAY, MARCH 3rd, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Planner-PRINT RESOURCES! • Video guide (front chair)Just one for the two of you • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching • Familiarize myself with debate terms

13. DEBATE TERMS Video http://youtu.be/LesGw274Kjo • Hook-a statement that grabs the listeners attention; usually at the beginning of an argument  • Opening statement- a statement at the beginning of an argument that outlines the facts of a case • Claim-to state to be true • Counter claim- a claim made against another claim or truth • Affirmative-expressing agreement or consent • Rebuttal- an act of disproving or refute • Pro- in favor of • Con- against • Statistical information-collection, classification, analysis or interpretation of facts based on analysis; information given based on statistics and evidence • Concrete data- solid factual information given to support a claim

14. Relevancy- closely connect information or appropriate to the matter “at hand”. • Validity- having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable • Explicit evidence- evidence that is fully and clearly expressed; nothing is implied • Inferred evidence- to conclude from evidence; to hint or imply. • Bias- influenced; typically unfair; prejudiced • Argument- a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating truth or falsehood • Irrelevant- not applicable

15. TO DO: Grab all materials for the day. GOOD OF THE ORDER Outline: 1, 2 and 3 COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: 4 DAYS TUESDAY, MARCH 4th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Planner-PRINT RESOURCES! Finish and Print Work Cited • 1 laptop per debate pair • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching

16. TO DO: Grab all materials for the day. GOOD OF THE ORDER WORK CITED MUST BE DONE TODAY! 2. Then Work on Outline! COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: 3 DAYS Tomorrow: We will talk about conclusion of Outline. Until then, practice your opening statements if you finish the outline today  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Planner-PRINT RESOURCES! Finish and Print Work Cited • Laptop • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching

17. TO DO: Grab all materials for the day. GOOD OF THE ORDER Outline 3 COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: 2 DAYS (including today) THURSDAY, MARCH 6th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Planner-PRINT RESOURCES! Finish and Print Work Cited • 1 laptop per debate pair • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching

18. TO DO: Grab all materials for the day. GOOD OF THE ORDER Outline 3 COUNTDOWN TO DEBATES: 0: Starts MONDAY! FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 YOU NEED: • Case Folder • Planner-PRINT RESOURCES! Finish and Print Work Cited • 1 laptop per debate pair ARE YOU PREPARED?! Remember…to STAY CLASSY! • I WILL BE ABLE TO: • Support a claim with logical reasoning using accurate and credible sources. • Understand the importance of using multiple resources when researching