Introduction to Debate — Lesson Plan

Homework before class: Complete the reading, watch the video (where applicable). Complete the review questions
In class
(20 minutes): PPT review
(40 minutes):  Exercise
(5 minutes, remaining time): Review

Materials

Reading Materials (1)
Power Points (1)
Exercise (1)
Vocabulary List (1)
Review questions (1)

Benchmarks

Debater understands what an argument is; what academic debate is; the purpose of academic debate; skills acquired in academic debate.

Learning Standards

SCCS ELA-Literacy SL 8.3