Finals Week

Wahoo! We made it!

Monday

• Heads up, the study guide is in the #GOALS tab.
• Let's finish up that star test. Click here for directions.
• Are there any impromptus left? 

Finals Day

• Please fill out this class evaluation for me.
• Take final test

Holzclaw and Gunn are coming for you...

Click here to view the 11th Grade AP Summer Reading Assignment.

Click here to view the Regular 11th Grade Summer Reading Assignment.

Block Day, May 11&12.~STAR Debaters

First debates today!!!

• Click here for due dates again.
• Don't forget to take Flow Notes so that you can vote.
• Can I get a timer? 

Star Testing...check!

• Go to http://hosted90.renlearn.com/283483
• Enter your MV user name, usually 1st letter of 1st name + 4 letters of last.
• ex/ "abrid" for Allison Bridgette
• Resident students use birth name.
• If there are fewer than four letters in last name, then you will use the first letter(s) of your first.
• Some student names match, so have your teacher check the list if you cannot remember your user name. 
• Enter the password as "password".
• Select "Star Reading"
• Tap next and start.
• Just in casers: Monitor password is "Te@ch13"
• Need a URL? https://hosted90.renlearn.com/283483
• What if my User name doesn't work? Click here to check it.

Wednesday, May 10 ~ Practice Debate

Impromptus

Speech Outlines returned

Practice debate & flow sheet

• Should women be allowed in hand-to-hand combat?

HW: Get the STAR testing app if you'v deleted it.
Get ready for your debate! Are you going next time? 

Tuesday, May 9 ~ Pick a due date!

   Speeches due!!!

   Get Debate due dates for next week. 

   NOTE: If you miss your debate day, you will receive a zero. Be careful!!!

   Here is the google doc where due dates are recorded. 

o   Block Day 5/11-12

o   Monday, 4/15

o   Tuesday 4/16

o   Wenesday 4/17

o   Block Day 4/18-19 (2 teams)

EQ: What is Flowing?

A: Flowing is a specific way to take notes when listening to a debate.

Watch this video to see how the pros do it.

13 Reasons Why

What do you think about this article? 

Guys, this show is troubling me and I haven't even watched it yet.

Please, talk with someone trustworthy if this makes suicide look advantageous to you. I, like many of the safe staff, are here to listen if you find yourself thinking about suicide. You know where to find me.

Block Day, May 4&5 ~ Write Your Speech!!!

GRAMMAR

• More practice with sentence combining here. 

IMPROMPTU

• On a scrap piece of paper, please create an impromptu speaking topic. We will use these as warm-ups for public speaking practice. Consider finishing one of these statements:
• "Tell us about ______________."
• "What do you think about ____________."

Or you could create structure sentences that the speaker must finish on the spot, like:

• "One thing that drives me crazy is ____________."
• "One thing you have to do before you die is ______________."
• "One must see movie is _______ because ____________."

DEBATE

Please download the Debate Speeches Outline handout.

• Use this handout to write your speech. Include your main focus areas with a bit of evidence. 
• Don't give all of your evidence in the Opening, just say enough to introduce 3-4 main THEMES.
• Get credit for note cards while you work...remind me!!!

HW: Finish your speech and print it out. Your heading should look like this example:

Jennie Mason                                                          Mason 1

Mrs. West

English 205

19 March 2015

Debate Topic: Should MV change the chapel format? 

Opening Speech ~ Status Quo

Thesis: No, MV should continue to meet corporately for chapels on a weekly basis because in is important to continue to teach a Christian culture, model worship, and address students as a unified community.

Outline:

....And your speech goes on from here... Follow the outline given in the link above.

Wednesday, May 3 ~ Organize Your Note Cards

DEBATE

Today we learn how to organize your notes into cards. See the examples below.

Lines Side
Organize your cards by THEME.

This one is all about MONEY.

Each number corresponds with its matching website on the reverse.


Blank Side

The numbered websites correspond the the numbered notes on the other side.






*It is important to keep track of your sources just in case your opponents ask you to prove the information isn't made up.



What kind of Evidence do I put on my card?

• Facts/Statistics
• Quotes
• Cause/Effect
• Anecdotes (short stories)
• Opinion (from experts or general)
• Hypothetical examples
• Comparisons 

In class, research with your partner. Make as many cards as you can. Do not repeat any information. Instead, split the THEMES between the two of you. Work together to form a well rounded argument with many angles.

HW: 5 cards/partner (at least 3 bullets on each card) are due on Block Day. You definitely may want more cards before your debate, but this will be a good start.

Tuesday, May 2 ~ Debate Structure Demystified

Journal Check

DEBATE

• EQ: What does an actual debate look like?  Click here to see our debate structure.
• Who do you think is a better opener? Closer?
• Agree with opposing team on the main 3 or 4 THEMESS
• Talk with your partner to brainstorm possible cross-examination questions.

HW: Continue to add new sources to your research. Make yourself an expert so that you are never embarrassed by unexpected information presented from the opposing team.

Monday, May 1 ~ THEMESS

Grammar: More practice with choppy sentences.

·        Journal check tomorrow!

   
    EQ: What actually constitutes as evidence anyway? 

• Facts/Statistics
• Quotes
• Cause/Effect
• Anecdotes (short stories)
• Opinion (from experts or general)
• Hypothetical examples
• Comparisons 

      EQ: How can I organize my research to be ready for a fast-paced debate? 

    THEMESS is an acronym for the SEVEN areas you can use to look for arguments. By knowing these seven areas, you will make sure that you have thoroughly searched for all the possible angles of an issue. Please record this acronym and it's hint questions in your Debate Notes.

Time     Does it save people time?

Health      Does it allow people to be physically, mentally or socially healthier?

Education    Does it enable people to become better educated?

Money             Does it save people money?

Environment      Does it help the Earth's environment?

Safety                  Does it keep people safer?

Scripture                  Does it support a Christian world view?

Use the THEMES Worksheet to analyze the article for each "angle" or topic.

Independent Practice: Choose an article of your choice from your own research. Organize your evidence using the THEMESS format to make sure you've examined all angles and sides of your topic. 

HW: Complete a THEMESS chart based on your own debate topic.