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Grade 9, Speaking and Listening Std # 5: Organize and present informal debate

Lesson Plans: Introduction to American Literature Listening, free writing, discussing, and a group activity writing a new verse to the National Anthem Who Owns It? Exploring the Concept of Intellectual Property and Copyright The Cask of Amontillado Lesson plan using The Cask of Amontillado Adopting a Dress Code The students will actively discuss the issue and through inquiry and interaction, they will defend the major points for and against an instituted dress code in front of a jury of their peers. Battle Bars--The Edible Argument Students will be able to develop a thesis statement and write paragraphs using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to an audience (for the purposes of persuasion and argumentation). Introduction to Argument This activity introduces students to argumentation. By the end of the lesson, students have a better understanding of the terms controversial , pro , and con , and they are better able to see both sides of a controversial topic. Effective Speaking in a Debate The purpose of this lesson is to improve debating skills by confronting stage fright, thereby, allowing the debater to effectively present winning arguments. Four Corners Debate This activity introduces students to persuasion. By the end of the lesson, students are able to express their positions, as well as opposing arguments, on a particular issue.

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