English 10
Dehorn
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
1. Punctuation Practice exercise
2. Introduction to Debate Unit
- basics of a team policy debate
- written constructives and live debate
- important debate terminology
- schedule and class time
3. Topics & Teams
- create list of controversial California policies
- test interest level of class
- time to meet with potential partners, teams, consider topics
Homework:
- Vocab. and Spelling lessons 16 (Test on 15 & 16 this Friday!)
- Research topics and current California laws
- Read your outside reading book
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
1. Continue Debate instructional information
- what is good evidence? Required & acceptable sources
- MLA citation format
- create source cards & note cards as you research
2. Look at sample written constructives in packet
- review formatting, citing sources in constructives vs. Works Cited Page
3. Begin to set up teams with topics
4. Vocab. Review Game
Homework:
- vocab. & spelling tests Friday (lessons 15&16) Bring workbook too!
- final decisions on debate topics & partners, teams
- read your book
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH
1. Spelling & Vocab. Tests
2. Final Introductory Information regarding Debate
- creating resolution & position statements
3. Begin research and work with entire team to create resolution & position statements – due to
be checked before end of the period!!
Homework:
- Get a jump start on your research for Debate
- Read your outside reading books – interviews begin as soon as we return from
break!!