Triad Debate #2
The Roles:
- Side A Debater: You will debate on one side of an assigned controversial issue.
- Side B Debater: You will debate on the other side of an assigned controversial issue.
- Judge: You will research BOTH sides of the issue in order to fact-check the debaters (make sure they don't lie), and to ultimately decide who wins the debate (who made the strongest argument).
How is it Structured?
- Research Time (usually 15-20 minutes)
- Debater A reads their argument (about 3-5 minutes)
- Debater B reads their argument (about 3-5 minutes)
- Any remaining time = ask questions, point out flaws in your opponent's argument, and discuss the topic (about 3-5 minutes)
- Time for writing the reflection & winner selection (about 3-5 minutes)
This Time...
"Teachers on Facebook"
Is facebook a useful way for teachers to communicate what's going on in the classroom to students?
Or is it always inappropriate for teachers and students to be facebook friends?
Or is it always inappropriate for teachers and students to be facebook friends?
Argument Is...
Time Limits:
- Debater A: You are arguing "Yes, teachers should be allowed to be "friends" with students on Facebook."
- Debater B: You are arguing "No, teachers should NOT be allowed to be "friends" with students on Facebook."
- Judge: As always: understand both arguments in order to fact-check and select a winner.
Time Limits:
- 15 minutes to research
- 15 minutes to debate (each debater gets about 6 minutes maximum + a few minutes for follow-up conversation).