Debate

In pairs, students will choose a controversial topic to write a resolution or claim for and then will develop either the affirmative or the opposing position on a resolution, to argue in a formal debate. Students will consult resources to help them develop and communicate an informed, argumentative perspective. 

Links

Check out the Meridian Databases. High School password: 3duc*t3. Mrs. MacFarland recommends Opposing Viewpoints issues list, and ProQuest SIRS Discoverer issues. Citation information will be in the article for all databases. 

Also, see some lists to help you:

• Past Public Forum Resolutions: I included some of the below in this document. (based on policy)

• Policy Resolutions: See below (based on policy)

• Lincoln-Douglas Debate Topics: See below  (based on value)

• Some other lists of controversial topics

  • https://libguides.umflint.edu/topics/current 

  • https://www.procon.org/debate-topics/ 

  • https://southern.libguides.com/c.php?g=612911&p=4258182 

Handouts

Philosophical Chairs Activity  Handout

Proposal

Debate Research Summative

Outline and reflection

Warm Ups

Persuasive Vocab