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Standard:
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Standard:
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting
shapes the characters or plot).
Strand: Speaking and Listening Standards
Domain: Comprehension and Collaboration
Standard:
1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building
on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Indicator:
a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study;
explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or
issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Indicator:
b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and
deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
Indicator:
c. Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others questions and
comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on
topic as needed.
Indicator:
d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify
their own views.
Indicator:
e. Seek to understand other perspectives and cultures and communicate effectively
with audiences or individuals from varied backgrounds.
Standard:
3. Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of
the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
Domain: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Standard:
Do Now: Take out all material you will be using for the debate. Clear your
desk of any other unnecessary papers or books.
Students will be expected to complete this do now as they walk into the
classroom and immediately settle in.
2. I will then make sure students are sitting in the correct spots.
3. I will then give students two minutes to come up with their opening statement.
4. The debate will then begin, as each side starts with their opening statement.
5. Students will get three minutes to debate with their team until they hear the
gavel.
I will then bang my gavel after three minutes, and the other team will get the
opportunity to go.
6. Students will debate for 30 minutes, and then be asked to come up with the
closing statement.
7. The judges will meet to decide the winning team at the end of the class period.