March 16, 2015 WELCOME! Let’s warm up with a debate. Prepare arguments for the following: When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part” (Example: For life on Earth, gravity is the most important force.

ARGUMENT - a statement made with sound reasoning. Every argument has two key parts: CLAIM - the controversial statement being made. WARRANT - the justification for the claim. ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT “My CLAIM is ___________ and my WARRANT is

ARGUMENT = CLAIM + Activity #1: Soapbox Debate When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part” (Example: ) For life on Earth, gravity is the most important force.

ARGUMENT = CLAIM + Activity #2: Four Corners When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part” (Example: ) For life on Earth, gravity is the most important force. AGREE SOMEWHAT AGREE SOMEWHAT DISAGREE DISAGREE

Plickers! When simplifying exponents, it is best to start with the “negative part” (Example: ) a)AGREE b)SOMEWHAT AGREE c)SOMEWHAT DISAGREE

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Our To share our thoughts or experiences around using debate in the classroom. To explore ways to have students debate in writing. To strengthen our ability to make debate- worthy problems and activities.

ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Experiences &

ARGUMENT = CLAIM + Have you tried Debate? Success? Concerns? Questions? Ideas?

2-3 sentences of your successes, ideas, thoughts… On your

Activity #3: Rumors Find a partner. (someone new?!) Person #1 Reads Card Person #2 Reads Card SWAP!

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FAQs: How do I get kids to look at the class? How do I keep kids accountable? How do I make time for this? How do I get all students involved (no one

How to

Always / Sometimes / Never Agree / Somewhat Agree / Disagree Should Best/Worst (method, solution…) Biggest/Smallest Most Weirdest/Coolest 1. Write DEBATEABLE Questions

@PiSpeak 2. Give Structure/ Sentence Starters

3. Make it

Make it

#1: Graph the

The BEST way to graph a sine function is… (For example,

#2: Explain Newton’s three laws of

#4#5 State which Kingdom each of the following belongs to: Pig Spider Mushroom Fern Elephant

#6Find the slope of the line through the points below. (2, 3) and (-4, 5)

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ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Do-ComPair-Share In your groups of ~4… Work silently on a worksheet. Compare answers with a partner Share +/- with your group.

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ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Create YOUR 1.Think of an upcoming lesson/activity/homework/etc. 2.Come up with 2-3 problems that are now “debate worthy” questions. 3.Prepare to share out about your activity.

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Gallery Walk!

ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Hopes &

ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Exit

Homework Try one written activity in class in the next few weeks. Bring in any materials/evidence if you

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