Curriculum

 Debate and Discourse workshop.

Suggested timeline:

• Two 45-minute workshops

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Objectives:

• Students will understand and utilize the basic skills of respectful and constructive debate/argument techniques

• Students will be able to use tone, style, volume, clarity, notes, and eye contact to make a clear and compelling argument for or against an issue important to them

• Students will understand that the purpose of debating and arguing a point is not necessarily to change somebody’s opinion, but for parties on both sides of a debate to understand and think critically about an issue from all perspectives, and create a more informed opinion

• Unit rationale: Debate builds on reading, writing, speaking, listening, research and cooperation skills; enhances productive leadership and democracy; promotes civic competence; and facilitates study of social studies and humanities.

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Hosted by: Maria Vintimilla, Anna Vintimilla, Irania Marin, Julia Vintimilla, Isabel Vintimilla and Robert Pantaleon