I welcome the new students to the Spring edition of Debate class at Shortridge Magnet High School! During the semester we will participate in a variety of activities including:
Researching using electronic databases
Evaluating articles and information for evidence
Outlining and developing briefs for arguments
Debating other students
Attending speech and/or debate tournaments
Learning how people learn
Setting your own goals and communicating your own purpose or mission.
Debate is a high school credit class and will count towards the 42 credits you need to graduate from high school.
You will use this blogsite frequently for information and resources related to assignments. Be sure to check this site when instructed or at least weekly.
The next two weeks will include the following:
1. Taking a survey evaluating how you learn
2. Finding out about different styles of learning
3. Learning why teachers create a variety of different assignments
4. Knowing the difference between a goal and a mission
5. Finding out the different roles you have during a day
6. Developing your own mission and goals
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