TUESDAY: At 10:10, write an in-class argument prompt in a timed, one-hour session. You may have the index card written in pen with basic instructions and notes about how to write an argument essay; this is optional. Break. AP Debate Preparation Worksheet for next class on laptops.
Due: Read and annotate "A Challenge for Girls Today: Moving Beyond 'How do I look?'", page 17 of the Gender Unit packet, and take your time completing "The Gettysburg Address" passage and questions in Albert i.o. For full credit, your accuracy should be at least "passing" or 50%.
Homework: Please complete "AP Debate Preparation Worksheet" and have examples and articles ready to bring in for next class.
THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Formal debate (see Debate Prep Worksheet for exact format).
Due: Complete "AP Debate Preparation Worksheet" and have examples and articles with you to turn in.
Homework: Please read and annotate "How Science is Helping Us Understand Gender," pages 23-27 from National Geographic. We will look at related current events this coming Wednesday.
Please write a one-page reflection about the debate.
1. What were the most effective/convincing pieces of evidence? What types of evidence were presented?
2. Where do you stand on this issue? List the two best, most logical reasons why
you believe the way you do.
3. Did you hear any fallacies during the debate?
4. What was the tone of the speaker or speakers who made the most persuasive arguments?
5. What did you do well? What could you have improved?
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