Stevenson School
Chinese 3 Honors
Mr. Xiong
Spring 2015
PROJECT: Debate: The Internet
Over the next week we will be working on a “presentational” and ”interpersonal” project about the
Internet. You will be asked to create a presentation on how the Internet has influenced the lives of
Stevenson students (including yourself). Then you will participate in an in-class debate the relative
advantages and disadvantages of the Internet to Stevenson students.
You will perform three tasks:
TASK ONE (INDIVIDUAL): VOICETHREAD PRESENTATION:
This is a “presentational” project. You will create use the website Voicethread to create a
presentation talking about how the Internet has influenced the lives of Stevenson students (including
yourself). You also must make a substantial peer comment on at least one other person’s Voicethread.
This presentation is due by Monday 4/6.
The assessment criteria are as follows:
Answer the following prompts in your presentation:
1) 网络怎么影响史蒂文森学生的生活？
2) 你怎么用网络？用什么网站/软件？为什么？
3) 你认为网络对史蒂文森学生的影响是弊大于利，还是利大于弊？
A high-quality presentation:
 Should answer all prompts in detail
 Should talk about different functions of the Internet
 Should clearly state your reasoned opinion about the benefits/harms of the Internet
 Should have at least 10 slides with appropriate pictures/videos
 Should be at least 7 minutes long (CLEAR audio commentary)
 Should use the advanced vocabulary and grammar we’ve learned
Peer Comment:
 Make a comment at least one minute long replying to a classmate’s Voicethread Presentation (you
will be assigned a classmate)
 This comment should agree or disagree with the classmate’s opinion
TASK TWO (INDIVIDUAL): IN-CLASS DEBATE:
 We will have a full-period in-class debate on Wednesday, April 8th on this question:
网络对史蒂文森学生的影响是是利还是弊？
 There will be two teams (pro and con), with a defined role for each person (see details below)
 Chinese students will be invited to judge the team winner of the debate as well as the debate MVP
 Rehearsal and preparation is paramount for a successful debate
 You will be graded individually for your debate performance, not on the performance of your
team
GRADING:
This project counts as 10% of your overall grade for the winter term (5% for the Voicethread
presentation; 5% for the debate). Be sure to study the following scoring rubric which the teacher will use
to grade your performance. Preparation and rehearsal are vital to receiving a high score.
DEBATE TEAMS:
辩论队1：”网络对史蒂文森学生的影响是是弊大于利”
Pro Team: The Internet Has an Overall Negative Influence on Stevenson Students
辩论队2：”网络对史蒂文森学生的影响是是利大于弊”
Con Team: The Internet Has an Overall Positive Influence on Stevenson Students
DEBATE FORMAT:
Each team has four members. There will be five rounds. Each debater will speak once, either defending
their team’s position or attacking the other team’s position. There will also be a freestyle debate round.
Round 1:
Pro Team Opening Statement (2 minutes)
Con Team Opening Statement (2 minutes)
Round 2:
Pro Team Rebuttal (2 minutes)
Con Team Rebuttal (2 minutes)
Round 3:
Pro Team Rebuttal (2 minutes)
Con Team Rebuttal (2 minutes)
Round 4:
Free Style Debate (4 min)
Round 5:
Con Team Closing Statement (2 min)
Pro Team Closing Statement (2 min)
辩论队/ Debate Teams:
Pro #1:
Pro #2:
Pro #2:
Pro #4:
Con #1:
Con #2:
Con #3:
Con #4:
Opening Statements（4 分钟）
1. Pro #1 Opening Statement（2 分钟）
Why is the Internet a negative influence on Stevenson students? Give three reasons. Develop with details.
A.
B.
C.
2. Con #1 Opening Statement（2 分钟）
Why is the Internet a positive influence on Stevenson Students? Give three reasons. Develop with details.
A.
B.
C.
Rebuttal Round #1（4 分钟）
3. Con #2 rebuttal of Pro #1 Opening Statement （2 分钟）
Make three counter-arguments against the Opening Statement.
A.
B.
C.
4. Pro #2 rebuttal of Con #1 Opening Statement （2 分钟）
Make three counter-arguments against the Opening Statement.
A.
B.
C.
Rebuttal Round #2（4 分钟）
5. Con #3 rebuttal of Pro #2 Rebuttal （2 分钟）
Respond to the Rebuttal.
A.
B.
C.
6. Pro #3 rebuttal of Con #2 Rebuttal （2 分钟）
Respond to the Rebuttal.
A.
B.
C.
Free Debate（4 分钟）
Pro Team starts（4 分钟 [each team has 2 分钟]）
7. PRO: Make four additional points, rebuttals, or questions.
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. CON: Make four additional points, rebuttals, or questions.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Closing Statements（4 分钟）
9. Con #4 Closing Statement（2 分钟）
Respond to the statements and points of the other team, and summarize your own position.
A.
B.
C.
10. Pro #4 Closing Statement（2 分钟）
Respond to the statements and points of the other team, and summarize your own position.
A.
B.
C.
DEBATE ARGUMENTS (make sentences):
PRO (The Internet Has an Overall Negative Influence on Youth):
1. Wrong/inaccurate info.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
2. Dangerous information. Exposure to violence, pornography, bad ideas, etc.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
3. Addiction.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
4. Waste of time. Interferes with or distracts from schoolwork/education.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
5. Health Problems. No exercise. Eyesight, obesity, high blood pressure, heart problems, etc.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
6. Lack of real/face-to-face social interaction. Confusion between real and virtual world.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
7. Cyber bullying/spreading of rumors.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
8. Security Problems. Viruses, hacking, etc.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
9. Bad people, fraud, criminality on the Internet, etc.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
DEBATE ARGUMENTS:
Con (The Internet Has an Overall Positive Influence on Youth):
1. Abundant online resources and information.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
2. Ease of communication, esp. over long distances and with different people.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
3. Variety of entertainment.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
4. Invaluable aid to schoolwork and education.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
5. Ease of business and shopping, saving time.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
6. Exchange of diverse ideas. Open up young people’s horizons.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
7. Outlet for young people’s self-expression/escape from control
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
8. Internet is key and inescapable part of modern society.
A.
B.
Rebuttal:
Stevenson School
Chinese 3
2015
Mr. Xiong
Spring
IN-CLASS DEBATE
Name: __________________________
Standards
Debate
Role
Debate
Content
Clarity
Language
4
Excellent
Debate role is clearly
defined, including
prof. dress. Complex
communication
strategies (such as
rhetorical questions).
All specified
information is included.
In addition, use of
advanced vocabulary
and structures.
Argument is highly
organized. Speech is
very clear, with
distinct intonation and
expression.
Chinese is used at all
times with minor
errors. Advanced
vocabulary is included.
3
Good
Debate role is clearly
defined, including prof.
dress. Evidence of
communication strategies
(such as asking questions
or giving evidence).
All specified information
for your debate role is
included (opening
statement, rebuttal, free
style, closing argument)
Argument is logically
organized. Speech is clear,
with intonation and
expression.
2
Needs Improv.
Role is not well
defined. Simple
strategies used to
communicate.
1
Unacceptable
Role is not defined.
Little to no evidence
of communication
strategies.
Most specified
information is
included.
Little or none of the
specified
information is
included.
Argument is
generally
organized. Speech
is somewhat clear.
Argument is unclear
and illogical. Speech
is unclear and
indistinct.
Chinese is used at all times
with some errors.
Appropriate vocabulary is
included.
Chinese is used
most of the time,
but with some
serious errors.
Chinese is used very
little or with many
serious errors that
impede
comprehension.
***Extra Credit (up to 4 points) for excellent Chinese.***
Total Score: _______________________
Scale:
14-16
11-13
8-10
5-7
0-4
A
B
C
D
F
[14: A-]
[11: B-]
[8: C-]
[5: D-]
[15: A]
[12: B]
[9: C]
[6: D]
[16: A+]
[13: B+]
[10: C+]
[7: D+]
Stevenson School
Chinese 3
Mr. Xiong
Spring 2015
VOICETHREAD PRESENTATION
Name: __________________________
Standards
Content
Requirements
Answering the
Prompts
Audio and
Visuals
Language
4
Excellent
Meets all content
requirements. In
addition, high quality.
Excellent explanation
of how students use
the Internet,
persuasive opinion
about its influence.
Clear presentation and
delivery, highly
rehearsed. Creative
multimedia.
Chinese is used at all
times with minor
errors. Advanced
vocabulary is included.
3
Good
Meets all content
requirements
(including peer
comments).
Clear explanation of
how students use
the Internet, clear
well-argued opinion
about its influence.
Clear presentation
and delivery,
rehearsed.
Multimedia.
Chinese is used at all
times with some
errors. Appropriate
vocabulary is
included.
2
Needs Improv.
Meets some
content
requirements.
1
Unacceptable
Meets few content
requirements.
Unclear information
about Chinese class.
Confusing
description of how
you learn Chinese.
Poor presentation
and delivery;
confusing. Little
multimedia.
Chinese is used
most of the time,
but with some
serious errors.
Incomplete and highly
confusing. Missing
quality information.
Missing multimedia.
Very confusing
delivery/presentation.
Chinese is used very
little or with many
serious errors that
impede
comprehension.
***Extra Credit (up to 4 points) for Challenge prompts and/or excellent Chinese.***
Total Score: _______________________
Scale:
14-16
11-13
8-10
5-7
0-4
A
B
C
D
F
[14: A-]
[11: B-]
[8: C-]
[5: D-]
[15: A]
[12: B]
[9: C]
[6: D]
[16: A+]
[13: B+]
[10: C+]
[7: D+]