1. Preparing for The Great Debate

2. Step One: Know The Schedule
DAY TWENTY-SEVEN (T 11/24):
Prepare Arguments for the Great Debate DAY TWENTY-EIGHT (T 12/1):
Finish Argument Preparation / The Great Debate
DAY TWENTY-NINE (TH 12/3):
In-Class Essay on a Great Debate Topic (Project #3)

3. Step Two: Select A Great Debate Topic
 Questions:
a. To what extent, if any, should community service hours be required of local high school students? Why?
b. To what extent, if any, should homework be required of local high school students? Why?
c. To what extent, if any, should parental/legal guardian participation be required in local elementary schools? Why?

4. Step Three: Select a group & a role.
Which group?
a. Community Service Hours (Position?)
b Homework (Position?)
c. Parental Participation (Position?)
Which role?
a.) parent
b.) teacher
c.) administrator
d.) student
e.) other

5. Step Four: See the Connections Persuasive Argument
The Great Debate In-Class/Persuasive Essay
Introduction Introduction
Supporting Points Supporting Points
Conclusion Conclusion

6. Step Five: Prepare Your Argument
Brainstorm
Draft
Revise
Edit
Present

7. The Great Debate: Your Argument’s Format
Introduction: Appeal to Emotion Followed by Overall Position  
Supporting Points:
Discussion of at Least Three Supporting Points
Concluding Comments
Questions:
a. To what extent, if any, should community service hours be required of local high school students? Why?
b. To what extent, if any, should homework be required of local high school students? Why?
c. To what extent, if any, should parental/legal guardian participation be required in local elementary schools? Why?

8. In-Class Essay: Your Argument’s Format
Introduction: Appeal to Emotion Followed by Overall Position  
Supporting Points:
Discussion of at Least Three Supporting Points
Concluding Comments
Questions:
a. To what extent, if any, should community service hours be required of local high school students? Why?
b. To what extent, if any, should homework be required of local high school students? Why?
c. To what extent, if any, should parental/legal guardian participation be required in local elementary schools? Why?

9. The Great Debate / In-Class Essay Questions?