Discussion+and+Debate

=**Bucketlist:**10 things you want to do before you die!= top 3

Lets look at the news and see what we can learn (infer-read between the lines and find a rhythm with discussion)
 * Current events discussion:**


 * Challenge:** //Form a circle with your chairs **without** talking//.(10 pts all or none)


 * Q/A** with class from worksheet.

=**The great debate**= Before you hand the debate assignments out, explain that some students might be debating positions opposite to their beliefs. **This is an important skill for them to learn** (you can play devils advocate).


 * 1) Pick a side or judge (all roles in the debate use important skills).
 * 2) Judges watch ask questions
 * 3) Pick Con or Pro play devils advocate
 * 4) Read over the Rubric (Begin with the End in Mind)
 * 5) 10 min. to prepare your position and three supports.
 * 6) PREPARE THE ROOM FOR THE DEBATE
 * 7) Judges keep a tally as they speak to rate a winner.
 * 8) Begin the debate with the pro side speaking first. Allow **one team member** 5-7 minutes of uninterrupted time to explain their position. (the apposing side should listen quietly and take notes for their rebuttal)
 * 9) Repeat step number seven for the con side.
 * 10) Give both sides about three minutes to confer and prepare for their rebuttal.
 * 11) Begin the rebuttals with the con side and allow ****one team member**** three minutes to speak..
 * 12) Repeat step number 9 for the pro side.
 * 13) Allow three minutes for judges to prepare their questions.
 * 14) Judges ask the pro side a question then the con, repeating until finished. Any member of the team can answer the question, but must be selected before speaking.

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