1st, Before Class (after the 3^rd week) READ YOUR JUDGE'S FEEDBACK . . .

2^nd, Have Arguments Prepared

FIRST SPEAKERS: Have a two contention case ready to go (with the note that class 3 and 4, you’ll present just one contention)

SECOND SPEAKERS: Have at least TWO responses supported by a quotation to opponent arguments (see the responses in the file 1 and file 2.

Which side are you on? See the Postings.

Can you use the contentions in the topic files? Yes.

Resolved: The United Nations should abolish permanent membership on its Security Council.

Topic File 1: abolish-permanent-security-council-file1.docx

Topic File 2: abolish-permanent-security-council-file2.docx

NEW! abolish-permanent-security-council-file3.docx

3^rd, Have your scripts ready.

For Computer Use, OPEN ON COMPUTER: NEW SCRIPTS FOR PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE.docx

For Printing, PRINT: NEW SCRIPTS FOR PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE.pdf

4^th, Have your flowsheets ready.

For Computer Use, OPEN ON COMPUTER: https://tinyurl.com/ms-pf-flowsheet

For Printed Flow Sheets, PRINT: PF FLOWSHEETS.pdf

We are doing Public Forum Debate (2 on 2 debate on one topic).

Speaking Times, Topic, Rules for Public Forum Debate

Note: Speaking Times are half time for the first two rounds.

5^th, Have these items with you for class.

Pen

Paper

Charged Computer/Tablet with this Prep Bookmarked/Favorited*

Your Script

Your topic arguments ready to present

Your flowsheets (printed or e-flowsheet)

*Please update your computer/tablet software/operating system/anti-virus.

Did you miss last week?

--Try to schedule a makeup class with Jim Hanson at jim@climbthemountain.us

--Practice presenting your case or responding to arguments out loud.