November 7, 2012

Ok.  Here we go!

Today's Tasks
1- Book talk for the introduction and Chapter 1 of Gifted Tongues.   What were some pivotal parts of our discussion that will impact your thought process for this course?

2- Lincoln/ Douglas Debate style: What is the background? Name some common uses of this style?

Refer to these two links/ handouts to assist you and your partner in creating a valid debate:

Lincoln/ Douglas Debate Format
Case Worksheet

Let's refer to a video to get a visual of this type of debate.



3- Your turn.  Pick a partner. Visit this website: idebate.org to research a topic. After you agree on your topic, begin researching your stance (affirmative or negative).  Citation sheets for this debate will be in APA style.  Refer to those reference links on this blog.

Homework for November 14, 2012
1- Read chapters 2 and 3 in your text.  You will be having your next book chat via the internet.  Use CMHS Debate Book Chat to conduct your chat.  Let's decide on a time that will be conducive to us all as well as a duration for the chat.  Who will lead this book chat?

2- Create a Weebly for your ePortfolio.  Make your page aethetically pleasing.  Send me the link via this blog.

3- Work on your L/D debate making sure to meet these goals by November 14, 2012:
     - Complete your research; create your APA citation page
     - Fill out an outline.  Use the one I have provided or make your own.
     - Email me your outline and citation page by next Wednesday.