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Teacher’s Name:Subject/Course/Unit NamePublic Forum DebateLesson Title/Time FrameGrade LevelsNoviceBrief Overview (Summary) of the Unit:This set of Public Forum Debate lessons for “Teacher in a Box 2.0” are designed for the novice coach and students. The lessons are sequential and should be presented in this order.PART 1—ESSENTIAL ELEMENTSOverview of Lesson (General summary of what will be covered):Each PF lesson begins with an essential question and a set of objectives. The lessons connect existing material, as well as introduces new material for Public Forum Debate. There are links to webinars, handouts, and extended materials. PART 2—THE LESSONDetailed Step-by-Step Lesson (be sure to include time allocation information):Lesson #Lesson Overview1What is Debate?-- This is meant to be an introductory lesson to just get the kids talking in class and beginning to argue in public2What is Public Forum Debate?-- Students will understand parts of a public forum debate.Students will see part of an exemplary debate and get to have open discussion about which side did better based on their current knowledge.3Resolution Analysis-- In this lesson, students will dissect and analyze a debate resolution designed for Public Forum. They will look at individual words as well as related current events and topics that might help them further their initial understanding of the topic.4Research-- In this lesson, students will begin by reviewing different types of research (Internet search engine and database) and then learn about the place of research in debate. Additionally, they will work through the process of researching using databases.5Evidence and Tagging--In this lesson, students will read, cut, and tag evidence. First, students will choose the best pieces of evidence from the samples given. Then, they will read and mark general cuts and then read for best cuts before doing a final cut. After cutting the articles they brought in, students will work to tag the evidence provided and then will tag the evidence they’ve cut. Students will also learn how to properly cite evidence in a debate round.6What is an argument?-- During this lesson, students will learn the basic elements of argumentation. They will define claim, data, warrant, impact, then will watch a commercial to identify the various elements of an argument, and finally, will begin to create their own arguments using claim, data, warrant, and impact.7Writing the PF case-- Students will learn the fundamentals of writing a good Public Forum case, and then they will work with a partner to gather material and write cases.8Flowing-- Students will listen to the webinar on flowing either in class or out of class, and then students will work together to flow their partner’s speech.9Cross-Fire Questioning-- Students will read about and watch a lecture on what goes into effecting questioning and answering, then they will engage in questioning and answering.10Debate Demo-- In this lesson, students will watch a sample debate and practice flowing and ballot completion.11Delivery--Students will begin this lesson by brainstorming and then discussing effective speech delivery. Then, students will read and mark their cases with delivery cues. Finally, students will practice and then deliver their cases to the class while also evaluating the effective delivery of other students.12Refutation--Students will read and watch veteran coaches give instruction on what makes good refutation. Then, students will practice flowing with refutation.13Practice Debate--In this lesson, students will participate in an actual debate which adheres to the timing and structure of an actual round of Public Forum debate. 14Tournament Etiquette-- This will be more of a discussion-type lesson to establish the overall expectations that all judges and coaches have for competitors, as well as the expectations in your particular area of the country (You may not even know this yet!). You can cut this lesson short if you choose, or you can use the resources that come with this lesson to create rules for your team in a classroom-discussion environment.Reflections/Review for Future: ................
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