Wednesday, May 1 ~ EQ: How can I organize my evidence?

QUIZ!!!

• Research your topic when you finish.

DEBATE NOTES

• 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 practice and 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

• Choose three to four (max) THEMESS to focus on for your own debate.
• Start making note cards of evidence, grouped by your most prominent THEMESS.