1. 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: ) @PiSpeak For life on Earth, gravity is the most important force.

2. Arguments @PiSpeak

3. 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 _____________________” @PiSpeak

4. ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT @PiSpeak 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.

5. ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT @PiSpeak 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

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

7. Backing up… @PiSpeak

8. Our Objectives: @PiSpeak 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.

9. ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Experiences & Questions @PiSpeak

10. ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT @PiSpeak Have you tried Debate? Success? Concerns? Questions? Ideas?

11. 2-3 sentences of your successes, ideas, thoughts… On your notecard… @PiSpeak

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

13. Share Out! @PiSpeak

14. 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 dominating)? @PiSpeak

15. How to Start @PiSpeak

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

17. @PiSpeak 2. Give Structure/ Sentence Starters

18. 3. Make it exciting/personal/engaging @PiSpeak

19. Make it Debateable @PiSpeak

20. #1: Graph the function @PiSpeak

21. The BEST way to graph a sine function is… (For example, ) @PiSpeak

22. #2: Explain Newton’s three laws of motion. @PiSpeak

23. #3 @PiSpeak

25. #4#5 State which Kingdom each of the following belongs to: Pig Spider Mushroom Fern Elephant Bacteria @PiSpeak

26. #6Find the slope of the line through the points below. (2, 3) and (-4, 5) #7 @PiSpeak

27. Written Debates @PiSpeak

28. QuickWrite @PiSpeak

29. Paragraph Debate @PiSpeak

30. Classwork/Proof @PiSpeak

31. Classwork/Proof @PiSpeak

32. Assessments @PiSpeak

33. Quizzes @PiSpeak

34. Quizzes @PiSpeak

35. Written Examples @PiSpeak

36. 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.

37. YOUR Turn! @PiSpeak

38. ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Create YOUR Activity @PiSpeak 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.

39. Check it Out

40. Gallery Walk!

41. Q&A @PiSpeak

42. ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Hopes & Fears @PiSpeak

43. ARGUMENT = CLAIM + WARRANT Exit Slip @PiSpeak

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

45. Contact Me cluzniak@gmail.com @PiSpeak clopendebate.wordpress.com @PiSpeak