1. 8X 03-03-2017 Friday Debate Prep Objective: Prepare for debates.
Agenda:
Prayer
Do Now share your homework answers
Lesson
Homework: Write your expectations papers for the debates you have been assigned to judge.

2. Magnanimity
-Writings from Edward Sri (Called to Greatness: The Virtue of Magnanimity -
Striving for greatness is at the heart of a virtue called "magnanimity," which means "greatness of soul." This is the virtue by which man pursues what is great and honorable in his life, even if it is difficult. St. Thomas Aquinas describes it as a "stretching forth of the mind to great things."1 The magnanimous person seeks to do great acts, "things as are deserving of honor."2
Yet what is it that prevents a person from pursuing greatness and causes him to settle for mediocrity in his life? The man lacking in magnanimity suffers from a vice called "pusillanimity," which means "smallness of soul." Whereas the magnanimous man seeks what is best, even if it is difficult; the pusillanimous man shies away from noble, arduous tasks because they will demand a lot out of him. He instead pursues the path of least resistance, opting for whatever is easier.

3. Catholic Church’s Just War Criteria
Must be decided by the people in charge.
The damage being inflicted by the aggressor is grave, lasting, and certain.
All other options have been explored.
War as defensive measure must have serious prospect of success.
It cannot produce more or greater evil.
There is a duty to protect and help innocent victims. Helpers must never try to influence who they are helping.
There is a moral obligation to intervene when basic human rights are being seriously violated.
Economic sanctions must be used carefully and not to punish. It cannot just affect everyone (indiscriminate). The purpose has to be clear and obtainable.

4. Debate Info
4 Rounds – 1 class period Round 1: Answer the debate question directly and present your main evidence clearly. (3 minutes each) Round 2: Attack– Negative group goes first (3 minutes each) Round 3: Defend (and more attacks) – Affirmative goes first (3 minutes each) Round 4 – Closing – Answer the debate question directly again and emphasize your strongest points. Emphasize the weakest points of the opposing teams argument. Negative goes first. (2 minutes each) 5-10 minute work time between each round, depending on the time.

5. Judging Info
All students will have a turn at being a judge. As a judge, you will be required to write up an “Expectations” paragraph for before the debate and a Majority/minority opinion paragraph for after the debate.

6. Expectations Write Up (25 points)
What do you expect to hear from this debate? What are some specific major points that you are expecting to be addressed? (Describe at least 4) How do you expect the major points to be addressed? (20 points)
What are some specific content challenges you expect from each group? (5 points)

7. Majority/minority Opinion (15 points)
After the debate, you will need to write the majority/minority opinion as homework.
It should explain which side you think won.
It should give specific reasons and examples why this side won.
It should NOT just be about total number of points. You have to explain what the winning teams strongest argument is and why.
When you come back to class, you will meet with the other judges and take a vote on who won after sharing your majority/minority opinion.

8. Schedule Day 1 Work Time: All teams prep for debates
For half the time, CW judges should talk about expectations for the upcoming debate
Day 2
Debate: Was the Civil War a just war?
Day 3
CW Judges meet to discuss winner and share opinions then continue to prepare for their debate
Lincoln Judges meet to talk about expectations
Begin Debate 2: Was Lincoln a magnanimous leader?
Day 4
Finish Debate 2
Judges meet and write majority/minority opinions – be prepared to share – might flow into next week.

9. Was Lincoln a Magnanimous Leader?
Yes No
Wiechmann, Matthew
Albers, Isaac
Berkley, Alex
Doffing, Cameron
Glaser, Carson
Robinson, Abigail
Lienemann, Emma

10. Was the Civil War a just war?
Yes No
Wessel, Paul
Cuta, Megan
Sullivan, Katherine
Krenz, Dominic
Grismer, John
Purdie, Madelyn
Schifsky, Cooper
Hebert, Sage