Persuasive Writing & Debate Class Summary 5/19/14

Ready, Set...Debate!

Students performed well in their second (and final) team debate, not only in strongly defending their positions on the topic, but in raising insightful questions about the issues and complexities surrounding gun control and violence in society.

The team arguing for the Affirmative position "Civilian possession of handguns should be banned" were the winners of the debate.  Congratulations to ALL students for your hard work, preparation, and delivery of solid lines of argument on both sides of the issue.

Affirmative Constructive Speech

Negative Constructive Speech

Cross Examination Questioning by Affirmative

Cross Examination Response by Negative

Rebuttal for the Affirmative

Audience Members/Questioners