1. First, let’s practice! In your group, pick one.
Claim A: Tom Brady is the GOAT
Claim B: Tom Brady is NOT the GOAT.
Claim A: Beyoncé is the GOAT
Claim B: Beyoncé is NOT the GOAT
Claim A: Students at HHS should have open campus at lunch.
Claim B: Students at HHS should NOT have open campus at lunch.
2 minutes:
Find two pieces of evidence for your position (judges: find one piece of evidence each)
Jot down how you’ll explain it.
Judges: Who had the better argument and why?
First, let’s practice! In your group, pick one.

2. Declaration of Sentiments: Round 1
2 minutes:
Find at least three pieces of evidence for your position (judges: find one piece of evidence each)
Explain your reasoning.
Judges: Who had the better argument and why?
Claim A: Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s purpose is to make a case that women are entitled to the same rights as men.
Claim B: Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s purpose is to compare the fight for women’s rights to the fight for American independence.
Declaration of Sentiments: Round 1

3. Declaration of Sentiments: Round 2
2 minutes:
Find at least three pieces of evidence for your position (judges: find one piece of evidence each)
Explain your reasoning.
Judges: Who had the better argument and why?
Claim A: Stanton’s purpose is to point out the flaws in the Declaration of Independence.
Claim B: Stanton’s purpose is to highlight the strengths of the Declaration of Independence’s rhetoric.
Declaration of Sentiments: Round 2