1. Doable Debate in the ESL/EFL Classroom TESOL Boston March 25, 2010 WORKSHOP Harry Harris Hakuoh University
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5. Judging Criteria Opponent ideas are used well in refutation. Effectiveness Support provided and/or serious thought done on proposition Example, Facts, Statistics, Sources Debaters speak clearly/audibly. Voice Debaters sit up, use gestures, and make eye contact. Body Language Arguments consistent/related to the proposition Consistency, Relevance “ Difficult” words defined Definitions Info presented clearly with transitions Organization
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9. SAMPLE STUDENT WORKSHEET 1. Dogs can guard homes. 2. Dogs offer closer companionship. 3. Dogs can be taught tricks. 1. Cats are more independent. 2. Cats are generally quieter. 3. Cats are cleaner and easier to take care of. CON PRO Cats make betters pets than dogs. Proposition: Date: March 25, 2010 Name: Taro Kondo
11. DEBATE SCHEDULE 2 PREPARE REFUTATIONS 5-MINUTE BREAK TO 3-MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD 3-MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD PREPARE QUESTIONS 5-MINUTE BREAK TO CON PRO
12. DEBATE SCHEDULE 3 Refutation of Pro’s 1 st argument 1 minute Refutation of Pro’s 2 nd argument 1 minute Refutation of Pro’s 3 rd argument 1 minute Refutation of Con’s 1 st argument 1 minute Refutation of Con’s 2 nd argument 1 minute Refutation of Con’s 3 rd argument 1 minute CON PRO
13. DEBATE SCHEDULE 4 OF WINNERS JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT FINAL SPEECH 1 minute FINAL SPEECH 1 minute PREPARE FINAL SPEECH 2-MINUTE BREAK TO CON PRO