In this presentation, we will discover who among you has the potential to be a lawyer :D
Today, each student was assigned a position on a controversial
topic (either for it or against it).
Your job is to
research the topic so that you are familiar with the topic as well as
the arguments for and against it. Write down all of your sources of
information as you'll need to provide them at the end of your
presentation.
Then you are to give an 8-10 minute
thoughtful presentation on your topic, arguing your point of view (not
your own point of view; the point of view you are assigned). Present as
many arguments as you can in favor of your position. Again, this is not
your personal point of view, but rather the opinion you have been
assigned.
A strong argument will also consider the opposing points of view and address them if possible. In other words, you will anticipate the counter-argument and challenge it to strengthen your own position.
A good presentation will contain:
1. An attention-grabbing introduction to your topic
2. A clear explanation of your topic and why it's controversial (For example, what exactly is capital punishment?)
3. Your position on the issue and why we should be persuaded by it.
4. A conclusion.
***Just like last time, you have to practice outside of class in front of two classmates. If you skip
this step, you will lose points from your grade. I will give you the
feedback form just as we did for your first presentation.
Here is the schedule:
5B
Wednesday:
4. Marijuana should not be legalized for anybody. (ALEJANDRO)
Thursday:
1. Adults should have the right to carry a concealed weapon. (KAREN)
5. In high school, boys and girls should be educated separately (separate sex) (REY)
6. In high school, classes should be co-ed (boys and girls together). (MOHAMMED)
9. The drinking age should
not be lowered to 18. It should stay as is at 21. (RACHEL)
10. The drinking age should
be lowered to 18.
(LILIA)
3. Marijuana should be legalized for adults. (DUY)
Friday:
1. Social networking sites are good for society. (ZACHARY)
2. Social networking sites are not good for society. (NORAH)
7. Violent video games should be against the law. (SULTAN)
8. Violent video games should not be against the law. (RANA)
2. Carrying a concealed weapon should be illegal. (AHMED)
5A
Wednesday:
1. Social networking sites are good for society. (DAVID)
2. Social networking sites are not good for society. (JEAN)
3. Marijuana should be legalized for adults. (UYEN)
4. Marijuana should not be legalized for anybody. (PIAS)
Thursday:
5. In high school, boys and girls should be educated separately (separate sex) (MOHAMMED)
6. In high school, classes should be co-ed (boys and girls together).(DIA)
7. Violent video games should be against the law. (NAWAF)
8. Violent video games should not be against the law. (LENA)
Friday:
9. The drinking age should
not be lowered to 18. It should stay as is at 21. (ALI)
10. The drinking age should
be lowered to 18.
(MARYAM)
11. Adults should have the right to carry a concealed weapon. (MARTA)
12. Carrying a concealed weapon should be illegal. (OMAR)
