Debate Editorial Due: end of class 2/20

Step 1: Brainstorm Individually, complete the Brainstorm Editorial worksheet Find 4 controversial topics in your book Come up with a debate question for each of them Provide the arguments for and against each

Review Assignment Now, look over the debate editorial assignment on your own. Record what you think you are being asked to do.

Review Assignment Now, let’s look at the assignment as a class.  Directions: With your partner, choose a Debate Question related to a controversial topic in your book. Decide which stance each of you will take (YES/FOR or NO/AGAINST) One person for each side of the argument. If you are a group of three, split 2:1 Each group member will write their own 250 words arguing his/her side Each group member will include one piece of evidence (quoted) from the book (include the author) in their argument and cite with page number EX: For example, Malcolm Gladwell states, “We live in a world that assumes that the quality of a decision is directly related to the time and effort that went into making it” (13). As a pair, organize your content into an editorial piece (newspaper/magazine article) and include: A title (title is your Debate Question) Two highlighted powerful pieces of content one for YES and one for NO make them stand out (Bold, Bigger font) include which student wrote it Two neatly drawn images (one for YES and one for NO) Editorial should include bolded subtitles (of writer’s name) above their argument

Step 2: Collaborate Meet your partner! As a pair, choose one of your brainstormed topics Pick sides You must each pick a different side. Groups of 3 (only when necessary) should be split 2:1

Step 3: Make a Game Plan Review the assignment as a pair to ensure understanding. Fill out the Game Plan worksheet Decide who is going to do what Decide what you are going to accomplish during class time each day Note: this will be due by the end of class tomorrow 02/20

Step 4: Start Working Using your “Game Plan” sheet as a reference, work on your editorial project. Your goal is to stick to your plan and get everything done that you committed to accomplishing each day.

Rubric – Total 75 points Editorial Format Conventions Debate title 5 YES/NO Columns Correct/professional font & size Highlighted “YES” piece Highlighted “NO” piece “YES” image “NO” Image Cohesive, clean, organized format Paper is free of grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors 10 Individual Arguments 250 words (225-275 is acceptable) 10   1 citation from book to support argument (included page #) Subtitles include student’s name 5