11/12/2015 Aim: To determine qualities of a good argument Topic: The Stuff of Good Argument

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 2 Do Now Take 5 minutes to explain in your notes why you agree or disagree with the following statement: “WGHS should adopt a dress code that requires school uniforms.”

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 3 Now Do Within your small groups share everyone’s ideas and identify the three best reasons to support your belief. Appoint a speaker who will share your thoughts with the class!

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 4 Every Argument: 1) makes a statement of a possible truth, and then… 2) gives support or evidence for that argument in terms of some reason why this argument is true, and 3) explains how the argument proves their position; it tells how the argument affects people.

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 5 Tomorrow… We begin a discussion about the debate unit…

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 6 Topic: Essential Terms of Debate Aim: To understand the structure and components of our class debate. Do Now: Draw and Label a P.E.E.E.T. Diamond and be prepared to help me label the one on the board

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 7 Essential Terms Controversial issue: –a subject that can be argued and supported from opposing points of view –Ex. Gun Control Resolution (or proposition): –a statement that defines the nature of the debate –Ex. “All gun owners must register and inventory their firearms with the federal government.”

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 8 Essential Terms Teams: –We will debate in two-person teams. Each team will have a defined responsibility. –Affirmative: the team which supports the resolution, or proposed change –Negative: the team which opposes the resolution, or proposed change

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 9 Essential Terms: Format of Debate: –Constructive Speeches: given in the first part of the debate They present the major arguments with evidence –Rebuttals: given in the second part of the debate the process of rebuilding after attack or defending from attack Both sides are given a chance for rebuttal

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 10 Essential Terms Definition of terms: a clear explanation of the resolution which defines and limits the terms of debate –This is the affirmative’s responsibility –The negative team must approve Why is this important?

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 11 Essential Terms Evidence: the material offered as proof in an argument; –Evidence takes the following forms: Quotations from authorities Examples of actual situations or case histories Facts and statistics –Reminds you of…? Ethos Pathos Logos

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 12 Essential Terms Status Quo: a Latin term meaning “the existing state of affairs; the present or current beliefs or actions” –Your resolution must propose a change in the status quo Burden of Proof: rests on the affirmative, who must prove that the status quo is unsatisfactory and that the affirmative has a better way –b/c this task is difficult, the affirmative goes first

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 13 Essential Terms Stock Issues: the issues that must be proved by the affirmative: –1: Harm –2: Plan –3: Advantage Presumption: that the negative is “right” until proven “wrong” –We accept the status quo until it is proven unacceptable.

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 14 Tomorrow we… Review our debate terms Dig deeper into the stock issues Quiz Friday! Vocab Friday! –(I know, I know I know… except you p. 3)

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 15 Topic: Terms of Debate Review Aim: To solidify your understanding of the structure and components of our class debate. Do Now: Take five min. to review your notes, then take five min. to list and define all of the debate terms you can remember

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 16 Stock Issues 1. Harm: –A problem caused by the status quo –Actions that deprive people of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness create harm. –Harm must be significant to warrant action, let alone discussion…

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 17 Stock Issues 1. Harm (cont.): The aff. must: –Present evidence that identifies the harms of status quo –Explain how their proposition makes the world a better place. The neg. tries to minimize the arguments about harm

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 18 Stock Issues 2. Plan: –Identifies what blocking change; the roadblock on the path to the better world. –The obstacle is usually a law, business practice or social norm

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 19 Stock Issues Aff.’s plan must how the resolution makes changes by addressing: –Gaps in the current system One Man, One Vote: Sorry, ladies… –Set of barriers: Civil Rights and Voting: Literacy tests, poll taxes, etc. after blacks given right to vote –Private Sector Practices: Predatory lending practices entrench poverty

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 20 Stock Issues 3. Advantages: –How the resolution mitigates harm and solves the problem. –Aff. must explain how their proposed change makes the world a better place –Aff.’s explanation must address: Workability: is the plan practical?

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 21 Resolutions of Fact “Carrots are orange, nutritious vegetables.” –A resolution of fact. –An objective statement. –Something that exists and can be verified. Analyze the following: –“More than half of America’s children are being raised in single-parent homes.”

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 22 Resolutions of Value “Children raised in single parents homes are not as well off as other children.” –A resolution of value. –Expresses a judgment about the qualities of a person, place, idea or event –An opinion! Analyze the following: “Genetic engineering is morally unjustified.”

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 23 Resolutions of Policy “The federal government should increase social services to the homeless.” –A statement of a course of action to be considered. –A policy calls for action, or a plan! Analyze the following: –NASA should bring back manned space missions.

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 24 Analyze the Following Resolutions Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its transportation infrastructure investment in the United States. Resolved: Rehabilitation ought to be valued above retribution in the United States criminal justice system.

11/12/2015Intro to DebatePage 25 Analyze the Following Resolutions Resolved: On balance, the rise of China is beneficial to the interests of the United States. Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States. Resolved: Individuals have a moral obligation to assist people in need