Appendix 1: Supplementary Materials
Appendix 1: Supplementary Materials
A. Showdown Rules Team Assignment 1. Each team (A & B) will get a turn for their members to gather at the “hot table” and serve in the “hot seat.” The moderator will indicate the half-way point when teams change.
“Hot Seat” Role 1. A team may choose among themselves who goes to the “hot seat,” except . . . 2. No team member may take a second turn in the “hot seat” until every member who wishes to has had a turn.
Use of Reflection Sheets 3. Students in the “hot seat” are not allowed to use written materials while debating their opponent. 4. The team members at the active “hot table” are allowed to use and refer to their summary reflection sheets or other materials as desired. These may also be used/referenced during a huddle. © 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
Rules for the Hot Seat 5. Students will be allowed two minutes in the “hot seat” to debate an opposing team member. 6. If a huddle is called, the clock stops on these two minutes until the debate resumes. 7. The student in the “hot seat” is not allowed to read from index cards or reflection sheets.
Rules for the Huddle 8. A huddle may be called by anyone on either side of the debating team, including the student in the “hot seat.” Wait until a speaker has finished speaking before calling a huddle. 9. REMEMBER THAT YOU DO NOT LOSE POINTS FOR CALLING A HUDDLE AND TAKING TIME TO THINK ABOUT AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO YOUR OPPONENT. 10. When a huddle is called, the student in the “hot seat” joins their team at the table and are allowed to conference for one minute. Students review these guidelines before the Showdown: (DOs) YOUR TEAM WILL EARN POINTS IF YOU . . .
(DON’Ts) YOUR TEAM WILL LOSE POINTS IF YOU . . .
ü Listen well to what your opponent says ü Address and counter what your opponent said ü Take time to think about a suitable response before speaking. You do not gain points simply because you responded quickly
◊ Ignore what your opponent says ◊ Fail to respond to your opponent while there is still time on the clock; you will not be penalized if time runs out ◊ Raise your voice at your opponent or fail to give them a reasonable chance to respond
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
B. Reflection Sheets (Own & Other)
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
C. Summary Reflection Sheets “Other” Summary Reflection Sheet (Pink)
THEIR ARGUMENT:
OUR BEST COUNTERARGUMENT:
ANOTHER COUNTERARGUMENT:
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“Own” Summary Reflection Sheet (Green)
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D. Optional Prediction Sheet Names:
Date:
WHAT WILL THE OTHER SIDE SAY? Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
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Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Total number correct:
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
E. Optional Pre-write Activity Turning Your Essay Pre-write Into An Excellent Persuasive Essay During class you “argued with yourself” about our topic, ___________________. You chose one position that you support and an opposing position you disagree with and then had an argument between the two sides. Below is an example of such an argument, on the topic of homeschooling.
I: I think Aris should be homeschooled because it should be a parent’s choice how and where their children are educated. Me: On the other hand, parents don’t always choose to do what’s best for their children, and the government needs to step in at those times. I: But if the government decides that parents aren’t making good decisions, they can intervene; but for the most part parents should be allowed to choose. Me: On the other hand, how is the government going to be able to monitor every parent who decides to homeschool their child? It’s an enormous task. I: Yes, so the government would only be able to intercede if they REALLY needed to, which is how it should be. Parents should make decisions about their children unless they’re REALLY unable to. Otherwise it’s a restriction of their rights.
The purpose of the pre-write activity is to think through the reasons on both sides of the issue with the intention of incorporating those reasons, counterarguments and rebuttals into a final position essay. In the case of the above argument (assuming I favor permitting homeschool), I have considered the argument that parents may not make the best choice and addressed that issue. Thus, the following paragraph could appear in my essay:
Homeschooling is a controversial practice that some people think should be illegal. However, if parents wish to keep their child at home they should be able to. It is the parents’ right to decide for their child, and that includes deciding where the child receives an education. Some would say that parents sometimes make decisions that aren’t in the child’s best interest. That may be true, and if a parent is truly negligent then the government has the right and duty to intercede. Normally, however, it is not the government’s right or role to intercede in parenting decisions. © 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
Remember, the most persuasive essays are the ones that do not pretend that its own position is the only one that has any validity and ignore the opponent’s position. An essay that has the power to persuade respects and carefully considers the opposing position but refutes its major points. Enjoy writing your essay. It’s a statement of your own most complete and best thinking.
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
A. Showdown Rules Team Assignment 1. Each team (A & B) will get a turn for their members to gather at the “hot table” and serve in the “hot seat.” The moderator will indicate the half-way point when teams change.
“Hot Seat” Role 1. A team may choose among themselves who goes to the “hot seat,” except . . . 2. No team member may take a second turn in the “hot seat” until every member who wishes to has had a turn.
Use of Reflection Sheets 3. Students in the “hot seat” are not allowed to use written materials while debating their opponent. 4. The team members at the active “hot table” are allowed to use and refer to their summary reflection sheets or other materials as desired. These may also be used/referenced during a huddle. © 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
Rules for the Hot Seat 5. Students will be allowed two minutes in the “hot seat” to debate an opposing team member. 6. If a huddle is called, the clock stops on these two minutes until the debate resumes. 7. The student in the “hot seat” is not allowed to read from index cards or reflection sheets.
Rules for the Huddle 8. A huddle may be called by anyone on either side of the debating team, including the student in the “hot seat.” Wait until a speaker has finished speaking before calling a huddle. 9. REMEMBER THAT YOU DO NOT LOSE POINTS FOR CALLING A HUDDLE AND TAKING TIME TO THINK ABOUT AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO YOUR OPPONENT. 10. When a huddle is called, the student in the “hot seat” joins their team at the table and are allowed to conference for one minute. Students review these guidelines before the Showdown: (DOs) YOUR TEAM WILL EARN POINTS IF YOU . . .
(DON’Ts) YOUR TEAM WILL LOSE POINTS IF YOU . . .
ü Listen well to what your opponent says ü Address and counter what your opponent said ü Take time to think about a suitable response before speaking. You do not gain points simply because you responded quickly
◊ Ignore what your opponent says ◊ Fail to respond to your opponent while there is still time on the clock; you will not be penalized if time runs out ◊ Raise your voice at your opponent or fail to give them a reasonable chance to respond
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
B. Reflection Sheets (Own & Other)
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
C. Summary Reflection Sheets “Other” Summary Reflection Sheet (Pink)
THEIR ARGUMENT:
OUR BEST COUNTERARGUMENT:
ANOTHER COUNTERARGUMENT:
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
“Own” Summary Reflection Sheet (Green)
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
D. Optional Prediction Sheet Names:
Date:
WHAT WILL THE OTHER SIDE SAY? Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Prediction:
Correct (circle):
Yes No
Total number correct:
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
E. Optional Pre-write Activity Turning Your Essay Pre-write Into An Excellent Persuasive Essay During class you “argued with yourself” about our topic, ___________________. You chose one position that you support and an opposing position you disagree with and then had an argument between the two sides. Below is an example of such an argument, on the topic of homeschooling.
I: I think Aris should be homeschooled because it should be a parent’s choice how and where their children are educated. Me: On the other hand, parents don’t always choose to do what’s best for their children, and the government needs to step in at those times. I: But if the government decides that parents aren’t making good decisions, they can intervene; but for the most part parents should be allowed to choose. Me: On the other hand, how is the government going to be able to monitor every parent who decides to homeschool their child? It’s an enormous task. I: Yes, so the government would only be able to intercede if they REALLY needed to, which is how it should be. Parents should make decisions about their children unless they’re REALLY unable to. Otherwise it’s a restriction of their rights.
The purpose of the pre-write activity is to think through the reasons on both sides of the issue with the intention of incorporating those reasons, counterarguments and rebuttals into a final position essay. In the case of the above argument (assuming I favor permitting homeschool), I have considered the argument that parents may not make the best choice and addressed that issue. Thus, the following paragraph could appear in my essay:
Homeschooling is a controversial practice that some people think should be illegal. However, if parents wish to keep their child at home they should be able to. It is the parents’ right to decide for their child, and that includes deciding where the child receives an education. Some would say that parents sometimes make decisions that aren’t in the child’s best interest. That may be true, and if a parent is truly negligent then the government has the right and duty to intercede. Normally, however, it is not the government’s right or role to intercede in parenting decisions. © 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
Remember, the most persuasive essays are the ones that do not pretend that its own position is the only one that has any validity and ignore the opponent’s position. An essay that has the power to persuade respects and carefully considers the opposing position but refutes its major points. Enjoy writing your essay. It’s a statement of your own most complete and best thinking.
© 2016, Argue with Me, Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait, Routledge
