PWU 2.1

Do now: Sit in your controversial topics groups.  As a large group, refine/clarify your topic and turn it into a resolution. (“Resolved: blank should blank blank”) (5-10 minutes)

Objectives:

• identify logical fallacies
• define the three types of appeals
• identify appeals in famous speeches/ letters

Agenda:

1. do now
2. Sit in your debate teams! (Pro/Con) Introduce yourself-- how do you feel about debates?
3. Film “Great Debaters”
4. Summarizer
   

HW: Watch MLK’s “I have a dream” speech (https://youtu.be/I47Y6VHc3Ms). Review the transcript of MLK’s speech (in packet)- what can you identify?