1. TODAY’S CLASS Conduct the first round of the class debates U5- Social Media U3- Animal Testing

2. DEBATE MODIFICATIONS! After both sides of the issue have presented their arguments, a specific and contemporary issue related to the topic will be presented to the group You will be asked to provide a solution or defend your position based on this problem/situation presented You will have 3 minutes to prepare Each side will have 2 minutes to make their case with the pro side going first

3. DEBATE STRUCTURE The pro-group for each issue will open the topic and introduce their first speaking point to prove their argument. They will have 90 seconds to speak. The opposing group will then have 90 seconds to refute and bring up their speaking point. This will proceed back and forth until each group member has spoken at least once After the main speaking points have been covered, the final 2 minute session will begin where each side will have the opportunity to speak on the contemporary issue presented today The two groups not taking place in the current discussion will judge and vote for the winning side.

4. DEBATE GRADING SYSTEM Arguments 50% At least 5 salient main points Utilize all rhetorical appeals Arguments are rhetorically sound Propose a solution(s) Counterarguments 20% Did the group take advantage of any rhetorical weak points? Time Management 10% Are all speaking points adequately explained? Individual Participation 10% Groupwork 10% How well coordinated is the group? Do speaking points overlap?

5. DEBATE JUDGING AND VOTING Write out: 1.Your name 2.Your group topic 3.Your side on the group topic 4.The group and side that you are voting for (based on which side you think presented the most effective argument)

6. FINAL PROBLEM- SOCIAL MEDIA (content removed)

7. FINAL PROBLEM- ANIMAL TESTING (content removed)

8. HOMEWORK Strong Response Second Draft 500+ words Due 2-29 to Turnitin.com Should introduce the article you have chosen by name Should have a thesis that presents an overall evaluation of the article’s use of rhetoric and your response to it Should include the first section of your body paragraphs, preferably including some rhetorical analysis for our activities on Monday