Native American Debate Outline and Reflection Guide—final summative project
Name:________________________________ total________32 (IB Criteria A & B
bonus +2 if you “win”)
RULES:
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Be prepared for your debate (It should be persuasive). You cannot make it
up.
This is an individual summative assignment, but you may choose to work
with the person you will be debating to help you (share resources).
You may choose your topic, you will be assigned a position.
Make sure you identify your (reputable) sources.
You should convince the audience of what is the best solution for the issue.
You may not do the same issue you presented on.
Debates Monday December 7-10
Debate topics, dates, and pairings:
MONDAY* Casinos on the reservation Pazau (+)and Melissa (-)
THURSDAY* College grants/scholarships for Native American students
THURSDAY* Social programs (medical, nutritional etc assistance programs)
MONDAY* Schools that teach about Native American culture/language Marquez (+) HAnnia (-)
Garcia
TUESDAY* Reparations to Native American people—Minefee (+)
TUESDAY* Land agreements for reservations—how much land should be protected / given to
Native Americans. Korin (+)
MONDAY* Autonomy/laws (self governance)- Harold (+) and Paul (-)
THURSDAY* Chemical dependency on the reservation—prevention, contributing elements, best
treatments cassie(+) y awad (-)
THURSDAY* Abuse— justice on the reservation/ federal courts consequences (Native American
perpetrators) Aundrea (+)
MONDAY* Adoption/ removal of children from the reservation Nailah (+) and Katie (-)
WEDNESDAY * Education—graduation rates, how can schools be fixed? Morgan (+)&
Margaret (-)
WEDNESDAY* Abuse—justice/ consequences (non-Native American perpetrators)
TUESDAY* Suicide—rates, prevention, support Gaby (+) and Dreem (-)
WEDNESDAY* Alternative choice—sports teams –Jenny (+) & Christina (-)
TUESDAY Appropriation: LaCarra (+)/ Destinee (-)
You will need to turn this guide in before you debate so I can score
you as you go (get hard copy of this guide in class).
I. Introduction:
A. How will you gain the audience’s attention (story, quotation, question,
startling fact, etc)?
__________________________________________________________________
B. State the issue clearly and your position:
__________________________________________________________________
C. Tie to the audience – why should they care about the topic?
__________________________________________________________________
D. Main Argument: should be strong, purposeful and persuasive and preview
each of the following:
1. What do you want your audience to do or believe about the
issue?
__________________________________________________________________
2. Why should it be important to your audience to do or believe
this?
__________________________________________________________________
II. Body
A. First supporting argument—your format for the evidence will likely be,
“According to __________ (source) from _________(year):
__________________________________________________________________
1. Evidence for support (reason):
__________________________________________________________________
2. Evidence for support (example/quotation)
__________________________________________________________________
3. Evidence for support (fact/quotation/source)
__________________________________________________________________
B. Second supporting argument:
__________________________________________________________________
1. Evidence for support (reason)
__________________________________________________________________
2. Evidence for support (example/quotation)
__________________________________________________________________
3. Evidence for support (fact/quotation/source)
__________________________________________________________________
C. Refuting counterargument
1. Counterargument (Some audience members might say…)
__________________________________________________________________
2. Refutation/Rebuttal (But…)
__________________________________________________________________
D. Second refuting counterargument:
1. Counterargument (Some audience members might say…)
__________________________________________________________________
2. Refutation/Rebuttal (But…)
__________________________________________________________________
III. Conclusion
A. Summary/ solution:
__________________________________________________________________
B. Call upon audience to do something/ act on what you are trying to persuade
__________________________________________________________________
C. Closing statements –strong connection with audience so they leave convinced
__________________________________________________________________
Reflection (to be written separately):_______/16 points
In minimum 4 paragraphs, you will need to
* Fully explain your issue, the contributing factors, the data that supports
your position (this should be reflective of your real feelings on the issue)
* Summarize opposing views.
* Offer a solution that is factually supported and actually highly possible.
* Scored following criteria A & C on IB rubric
Reflections are due Friday, December 11 (you will have the class period to do them or
read).
Native American Debate Outline and Reflection Guide—final summative project
Name:________________________________ total________32 (IB Criteria A & B
bonus +2 if you “win”)
I. Introduction:
A. How will you gain the audience’s attention (story, quotation, question, startling fact,
etc)?
__________________________________________________________________
B. State the issue clearly and your position:
__________________________________________________________________
C. Tie to the audience – why should they care about the topic?
__________________________________________________________________
D. Main Argument: should be strong, purposeful and persuasive and preview
each of the following:
1. What do you want your audience to do or believe about the issue?
__________________________________________________________________
2. Why should it be important to your audience to do or believe this?
__________________________________________________________________
II. Body
A. First supporting argument—your format for the evidence will likely be, “According
to __________ (source) from _________(year):
__________________________________________________________________
1. Evidence for support (reason):
__________________________________________________________________
2. Evidence for support (example/quotation)
__________________________________________________________________
3. Evidence for support (fact/quotation/source)
__________________________________________________________________
B. Second supporting argument:
__________________________________________________________________
1. Evidence for support (reason)
__________________________________________________________________
2. Evidence for support (example/quotation)
__________________________________________________________________
4. Evidence for support (fact/quotation/source)
__________________________________________________________________
C. Refuting counterargument
2. Counterargument (Some audience members might say…)
__________________________________________________________________
2. Refutation/Rebuttal (But…)
__________________________________________________________________
D. Second refuting counterargument:
2. Counterargument (Some audience members might say…)
__________________________________________________________________
2. Refutation/Rebuttal (But…)
__________________________________________________________________
III. Conclusion
A. Summary/ solution:
__________________________________________________________________
D. Call upon audience to do something/ act on what you are trying to persuade
__________________________________________________________________
E. Closing statements –strong connection with audience so they leave convinced
__________________________________________________________________
Debate observational notes:
Name_____________________________________
Topic 1. _____________________________________________
Supporting evidence:
(+) Presenter:_______________________
(-) Presenter:_____________________
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Sources:
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“winner”_______________________________
Topic 2. _____________________________________________
Supporting evidence:
(+) Presenter:_______________________
(-) Presenter:_____________________
__________________________________
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Sources:
__________________________________
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“winner”_______________________________
Topic 3. _____________________________________________
Supporting evidence:
(+) Presenter:_______________________
(-) Presenter:_____________________
__________________________________
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Sources:
__________________________________
________________________________
“winner”_______________________________
Topic 4. _____________________________________________
Supporting evidence:
(+) Presenter:_______________________
(-) Presenter:_____________________
__________________________________
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Sources:
__________________________________
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“winner”_______________________________