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Group Assignment

Unit 5 Group Assignment: The Power of Debate - Organizing and Participating in a Mock Debate

Assignment Description:

For this group assignment, your group will organize and participate in a mock debate on a contemporary issue. This activity will not only enhance your argumentation skills but also foster understanding and respect for diverse perspectives. Remember, this is not about winning, but about learning to articulate your thoughts clearly and respectfully. The debate will be recorded rather than performed live in front of the class.

Scaffolding:

Here’s a detailed guide to help structure your debate:

  1. Topic Selection: Choose a contemporary issue that you all find interesting. Make sure it’s a topic that can be argued from multiple perspectives.

  2. Research: Thoroughly research your topic. Understand both sides of the argument even if you’re only arguing one. This will help you build a stronger case and anticipate counterarguments.

  3. Assign Roles: Assign roles within your group. You’ll need speakers for both the affirmative and negative sides, as well as a moderator to keep the debate on track and time.

  4. Prepare Arguments: Each speaker should prepare their arguments ahead of time. Remember to support your arguments with evidence.

  5. Conduct the Debate: Conduct your debate according to the standard format: opening statements, rebuttals, and closing statements. Remember to keep it respectful and constructive.

  6. Recording: Set up a camera or smartphone to record your debate. Ensure the audio and video quality is clear.

Grading Rubric:

Categories Grade A Grade C Grade E
Preparation The group demonstrates excellent preparation, with clear, well-researched arguments and effective role assignment. The group demonstrates satisfactory preparation, but some arguments may lack depth or role assignment may not be optimal. The group demonstrates inadequate preparation, with unclear or poorly researched arguments and ineffective role assignment.
Delivery The debate is delivered confidently, with clear pronunciation, appropriate volume, and good pacing. Participants engage effectively with each other. The debate is mostly delivered well, but there may be some issues with pronunciation, volume, pacing, or participant interaction. The debate is poorly delivered, with significant issues in pronunciation, volume, pacing, or participant interaction.
Content Arguments and counterarguments are well-developed and supported with compelling evidence. Arguments and counterarguments are mostly developed, but may lack depth or sufficient evidence. Arguments and counterarguments lack depth and/or evidence.
Respectful Interaction Participants interact in a respectful and constructive manner throughout the debate. Participants mostly interact in a respectful and constructive manner, but there may be occasional lapses. Participants frequently fail to interact in a respectful and constructive manner.
Overall Impact The debate creates a strong overall impact, effectively exploring the issue from multiple perspectives. The debate creates a satisfactory overall impact, though the exploration of the issue may be uneven. The debate does not create a strong impact due to poor preparation, delivery, or content.

Remember, the goal of a debate is not to ‘win’ but to thoughtfully explore different viewpoints. Respect for others’ perspectives is crucial. Good luck!