Debates

Should race be a factor in college admissions You will research a debate topic, create a presentation and present your position to the class. You goal is to persuade your audience's thinking on your topic.
 * You may work with or without a partner.
 * You will choose a debate topic from the list below and submit your request in the form below the list.
 * Each team will present the opposing view. Your goal is to be more persuasive/convincing!

SUBMIT YOUR TOPIC REQUEST Click on the correct period link below and submit your debate topic before someone else does - "first come first serve": Period 7 Period 8

__**DEBATE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:**__
 * 7 days to complete the assignment**

** Step 1 - Research your Topic & Create an Outline - ** get it approved by me!

 * 1) Create an outline in **WORD** for your presentation. Use this outline sample here as a guide. [[file:OUTLINE SAMPLE.doc]]
 * 2) Your **outline** **MUST BE approved by me** BEFORE proceed!!!!! (Before you create your PowerPoint Presentation.)

Step 2 - Create your Presentation -
__ View this: Public Speaking Terminology __
 * 1) Once your outlined is approved, **create your presentation in PowerPoint or Prezi**
 * 2) **Follow the 7 x 7 Rule. ONLY 7 bullets per slide & 7 words per bullet -** MAIN POINTS ONLY! This is NOT a report!
 * 3) Use supporting images, charts, graphs, videos.

** Step 3 - ** ** Create Notes for each of your PowerPoint Slides **

 * 1) ** Create notes for each slide. **You will refer to these notes when you give your presentation.
 * 2) ** YOU CANNOT JUST READ OFF THE SLIDES!!!! ** You must provide more information during your presentation other than what the audience see on your slide!!!

**Step 4** - Create a Survey Form to find out how effective your presentation is
> __ PowerPoint Grading Rubric For Presentations __ **15** || **Poo**r **10** ||
 * 1) Each team must **create a survey form** in SurveyMonkey.com
 * 2) **Survey Title**: Debate Topic and your name(s)
 * For Example: ** Pro Capital Punishment by Dana Hall & Jack Jones **
 * 1) ** Form Questions: **
 * 2) **Gender**-Allow the user to **select only one** of the below choices:
 * 3) ** Male **
 * 4) ** Female **
 * 5) **Did the presentation(s) you heard change your opinion?** Allow the user to **select only one** of the below choices:
 * 6) ** Yes, I have changed my opinion to PRO (for) **
 * 7) ** Yes, I have changed my opinion to **** CON (against) **
 * 8) **No, I have not changed my initial opinion**
 * 9) **Send me the link to that form:** dbutera2@schools.nyc.gov
 * 10) We will be critiquing each other's presentation and giving feedback. Read the grading rubric below:
 * < Content
 * provided comprehensive information on topic
 * well-organized flow of information
 * provided supportive arguments || **Very Good**
 * 20** || **Meets Criteria**
 * < Visual Presentation
 * text is EASY to read!
 * layout
 * consistent text formatting
 * list formatting
 * spelling & grammar || **20** || **15** || **10** ||
 * < Special Effects
 * slide transitions
 * animation schemes
 * sound || **20** || **15** || **10** ||
 * < Supporting Elements
 * images
 * charts
 * graphs
 * tables || **20** || **15** || **10** ||
 * < Oral Presentation (will be graded day of presentation)
 * audience eye-contact
 * voice projection
 * provided more information than shown on slides - didn't just read from the slides || **20** || **15** || **10** ||
 * < **Total Points** ||||||  ||



OLD work - stop here

You will choose a debate topic and another team with present the opposing view. You goal is to be more persuasive! You will use PowerPoint and you may work with a partner.
 * Assignment 6 - Debates **