1. INTRO TO DEBATE

2. COMPETITIVE DEBATE There are only two sides in a competitive debate
Offensive- in debate, a person/team is in support of the topic
Defensive – in debate, a person/team not in support of the topic

3. VOCABULARY
DEBATE – A discussion between two people that have different opinions about a particular topic.
Argument- a statement or series of statements for or against something.
Claim/Assertion- makes a statement of possible truth: a strongly stated opinion; Ex. Scholars should be required to wear uniforms at school.
Warrant/reasoning- a way in which causes people to think, decide, or act upon something in the way that they do; Ex. Uniforms in schools minimizes problems based on physical appearance of scholars.
Impact/Evidence- explains the importance of the claim of how the argument proves their position true or how the implication of the claim argument affects people; Ex. Gangs would not be able to infiltrate campuses with their colors, logos/emblems, or clothing paraphernalia, if scholars are required to wear uniforms.

4. “WE DO” The Daily Show and Gun Control
What claim can you make based on this video? (List 2)
What is the reasoning for this claim? (List 2)
What evidence supports the claim you have made? (List 2)

5. YOU DO INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
COMPLETE WORKSHEET

6. EXIT TICKET
SELECT TWO TOPICS FROM LIST PROVIDED AND DEVELOP THE ARGUMENT FOR BOTH, INCLUDING CLAIM, REASONING, EVIDENCE/IMPACT.