Week+3+--+Feb+13-17


 * //16 February//**

//Toulmin presentations//

//Each of you will present your arguments, outlining your claim, warrant, backing and any related qualifier.//

//For each presenter, I will assign a team of two students to review which parts you feel constitute the claim, grounds and warrant. (We will discuss these afterwards.)//

//There will be a brief time for the audience to refute the claim using logic.//

http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/video/


 * //15 February//**

//Discuss the idea that this method is really used, in one way or another, in many aspects of debating.//

//Show --// //Toulmin video// //Sheen via Toulmin// //Brief class construction of Toulmin argument// //Claim - Let's Harvest the Organs of Death Row Inmates.// //Grounds - Research. Hard facts.//

//Time to build Toulmin arguments.//


 * //14 February//**

Debate

Going to D109 to do the following:
 * Read and review the sheet and powerpoint you were given for the Toulmin method. You will see these on the rubric for your presentation. Both the ppt and the rubric are on the wiki – http://creativelife.wikispaces.com


 * Research any grounds for your claim. Keep the following in mind:


 * Use reputable sources
 * Be able to keep explanation simple and to the point. Put the effort into condensing important info into points that can be delivered and understood.
 * Along with ‘hard’ research, please consider value statements. These will help you develop the warrant and qualifier.

We will be working on the actual construction of your Toulmin presentation tomorrow in class. Presentations take place Thursday. PLEASE do not through write your work. I would suggest notes on paper, key words, etc. Be comfortable in your knowledge and explanation.

//Review and hand out Kelly Speaks v.2// //Megan's article...hand out schedule// //Discuss and debate article// //Review syllogism// //Activity//
 * //13 February//**





Preparing argument video

//ASSIGNMENT -- Construct a convincing affirmative argument on a resolution of your choice. Use all parts of the Toulmin method as listed on the rubric. We will be in D109 tomorrow to allow for research and work time on this. Your job is to prove your claim logically. Our job is to disprove it according to your logic. Doubtful we will turn these into full debates, but could become a lesson in thinking on your feet. Know your logic and be comfortable with all criticisms.//