History Report Topics

The Poet 1880’s-1890’s                                            Emma Lazarus/Emily Dickinson

The Belle Epoch Gibson Girl 1900-1914               Nellie Bly

The Suffragette 1910-1919                                       Alice Paul/Clara Barton

The Flapper/French Couture 1914-1939             Amelia Earhart                     

WWII Nurse or Army Corps 1940’s                        Eleanor Roosevelt

The Civil Rights Protestor 1950’s                           Rosa Parks

The Flower Child 1960’s-1970’s                            Sally Ride

The Legal Ladies  1980’s-1990’s                            Sandra Day O’Connor/Ruth Bater Ginsburg

Monday History Homework

1.  Discuss the Dawes plan for repayment of war debt.

2.   What was the impact of the high national tariff passed in 199 (Fordney-McCubner)?

3.    Name the three men who became president in the 1920’s. What was each one’s presidency known for?

a.      

b.      

c.       

4.     What was Hoover’s governing philosophy? Why did it become unpopular

5.     How did Hoover’s public works initiatives precede the New Deal? Name some of these works.

6.     Describe the mission and protests of the Bonus Expeditionary Force (BEF).

7.     What was the League of Nations supposed to do when Japan invaded Manchuria? Why was the League supposed to do this? Why did the League fail to do this?

8.     Describe the “Good Neighbor Policy.” What did this policy mean for foreign relations?

Debate Guidelines

Debate Guidelines

DO

-Dress up for your debate. You gain credibility when you look the part.

-Affirmative should begin by strongly stating the resolution in this form: “RESOLVED: American students ought to attend college.”

-If you finish early, you may say “I yield my time”

-A visual aid is allowed WITHOUT photographs or images. You may have up to 3 powerpoint slides if you choose, but they are each limited to black and white text, and a total of 150 words per slide.  You will need to refer to them by number and have projection arranged prior to the start of the debate.

-You must ALWAYS cite your sources. If you use more than three words together as written by someone else, you must attribute the source. To fail to do so is plagiarism and will result in losing the debate.

-Speak clearly, loudly, and with confidence, these will each assist your argument.

-Maintain eye-contact and good posture.

-Use cross-examination to expose factual errors or unsupported assertions.

-Face the audience, your work is for their hearing.

DON’T

-Lie. Evidence used is subject to verification. Falsification or deliberate misuse of evidence may be grounds for disqualification.

-Attempt to use overly hostile or aggressive terminology.

-No audio or other media will be allowed in the debate.

-Do not engage in personal attacks through cross-examination.

ORDER OF SPEECHES

Introduction to the topic by neutral party (5 min)

Affirmative Opening Statement (7 min)

Negative Cross-Examination (3 min)

Negative Opening Statement (7 min)

Affirmative Cross-Examination (3 min)

Affirmative Rebuttal (2 min)

Negative Rebuttal (2 min)

Affirmative Closing Argument (2 min)

Negative Closing Argument (2 min)
questions from the judges and audience (10 min)

Debate Examples to Watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw8Uw7UDHHo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrSdGRTCW5A (this is in 6 parts, watch whichever sections you need clarification on)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea0aQ2z6rnc

Debate Jobs

Monday
ANIMAL TESTING: Kimi (affirmative), Sarah R (negative). Shifra (introduction), Shoshana (timekeeper)

IMMIGRATION: Tzippora (affirmative), Chana (negative). Hannah (introduction), Kimi (timekeeper)

Tuesday
SOCIAL NETWORKING: Shifra (affirmative), Hannah (negative). Sarah R (introduction), Tzippora (timekeeper)

Post-Pesach
CONCEALED HANDGUNS: Shoshana (affirmative), Sarah S (negative). Chana (introduction), timekeeper (volunteer)

Homework tonight

NO HISTORY HW

ENGLISH:

1) work on your debate blocking, you need at MINIMUM 8 argument cards, with at least 10 sources (procon can only count as 1, you need at least 14 other articles, books, etc)
2) read through the debate procedures (below)
3) begin preparations for your closing argument


Debate Procedures
Each debater is responsible for the following:

• 7 minute opening statement
• 3 minute cross examination
• 2 minute rebuttal
• 2 minute closing argument
• set of argument cards
• summary and references list (given to judges)

Total time for each debate will be approximately 45 minutes.

1. For each topic, there will be a five-minute unbiased introduction. This neutral introduction will be assigned to someone other than the two teams in a particular debate.

2. Following the unbiased introduction, there will be a seven-minute statement by the first team outlining their plan to implement the given topic. Only during this seven minute presentations are teams allowed to use Powerpoint slides. The PPT slides can contain only text (no images) and only two colors (white background and black text).

3. This will be followed by a three-minute cross-examination by the second team. This is an opportunity for the second team to clarify points made by the first team. This time is only for clarification, not for the actual debate.

4. The Second team then gives their seven-minute statement. Ideally, they will anticipate some of what the first team has to say and will have enough data researched to be able to show the flaws and problems with the first team's arguments. The second team usually does not present an alternative plan, as the status quo is often the alternative.

5. The first team will then have an opportunity for a three-minute cross examination of the second team's argument. This time is also only for clarification.

6. Two-minute second team rebuttal

7. Two-minute first team rebuttal

8. Two-minute second team concluding argument

9. Two-minute first team concluding argument

10. Questions from the judges and the audience (10 minutes)

A panel of judges will evaluate each team’s argument independently and choose a winner. A draft summary of each team's position (600 words maximum), restrained to only 15 of their references, must be submitted to the judges. The audience will also vote by secret ballot, and their popular vote will count as one judge vote. (Ballot sample below). Students will also get a personal rubric evaluation from Mrs. Martin.

Circle Winner Below:

PRO                                       CON

General Comments:

                                                                            Signature of Evaluator:

                                                                            ______________________

Team Presentation Evaluation[1]

 Team Name  ____________________________________________    Grade _______

 Case _________________________________  Date___________  Duration  _______

Content

1   2   3   4   5     Overview (Review/posting of agenda; Summary of case)

1   2   3   4   5     Diagnosis/Analysis (Review of chapter content; Issues/Problems in case)

1   2   3   4   5     Quality of Recommendations/Explanations (Reccs for what should be/

                                    have been done differently, OR, Expls for why current situation successful)

1   2   3   4   5     Summary/Conclusion (Review of major points; Statement of relevance to

                                    practice of management)

Process

1   2   3   4   5     Quality of Professional Attire/Grooming

1   2   3   4   5     Verbal Behavior (clarity/choice of words/voice level)

1   2   3   4   5     Nonverbal Behavior (posture; gestures/movement; eye contact; presence;

                                    use of notes/reading)

1   2   3   4   5     Variety in Style (lecture; discussion; game; activity; skit; role play; quiz)

1   2   3   4   5     Audiovisual Support (Transparencies; PowerPoint; blackboard; video)

1   2   3   4   5     Level of Audience Involvement (Stimulation/structuring of activity/disc)

1   2   3   4   5     Timing (Within limit; coordination; use of time)

1   2   3   4   5     General Coherence (Ability to follow points; quality of transitions)

1   2   3   4   5     Creativity/Psychological Impact

                                      Content                                       Process                   

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[1] 1999, David M. Leuser, Ph.D. Plymouth State College of the University System of New Hampshire.

Debates Monday Tuesday

Monday
ANIMAL TESTING: Kimi (affirmative), Sarah R (negative)
IMMIGRATION: Tzippora (affirmative), Chana (negative)

Tuesday
SOCIAL NETWORKING: Shifra (affirmative), Hannah (negative)

Post-Pesach
CONCEALED HANDGUNS: Shoshana (affirmative), Sarah S (negative)

HW Tuesday

History
read "The Peace Treaty that Bred a New War" and "Varying Viewpoints," also read whatever sections of the chapter you need to answer the question "Which of the 14 points made it into the Treaty of Versailles?"

English

work on your debate opening statement