Course / Project / Lesson Design

Lori Rodig

9th Grade

Lesson Title

Persuassive Writing based on Research/Speech and Debate

Lesson Summary

Students are randomly selected to be in small groups called a "debate team" then as teams they must: research a given proposition, argue against another "team" (using their research), prepare and turn in a completed outline detailing their debate, prepare and turn in a completed bibliography of all sources used by the group to prepare for the debate (must have at least three witten sources). Individuals will be delegated specific arguments from the group proposition to research, write about and speak to during the debate.

Objective(s)  1. CA state standards Reading 2.3-2.6 (comprehension and analysis of grade level appropriate text)Reading 2.2 (prepare a bibliography of reference materials), 2. CA state standards writing 1.1-1.9 (research and technology) 2.4 a-d (writing persuasive compositions), 3. CA state standards written and oral English language conventions 1.4, 1.5, 4. CA state standards listening and speaking 1.3-1.9(organizing and delivery of oral communication) speaking applications 2.5 a-d (deliver persuasive arguments)

NETS: 

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology., CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes., CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others., COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY: apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information., RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY: locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media., RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY:evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks., RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY:process data and report results.

CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING: critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources., CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology., DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity., DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes., TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

Technology Tools Internet Research, Presentation Software, Publication Software, Email

Procedures - 1. We begin by spending time in the library research the propositions each group has selected. Students read material, take notes and highlight important areas they will later use for their debate. Students also use this time to note all bibliographic material as they use the texts, so that later they can create the bibliography., 2. Using the computer as a reseach tool, students in groups, research on the internet for further supportive documentation regarding their proposition. Again, students note all bibliographic information along the way. Students also begin to use the computer to construct their outlines, typing their documents on these computers., 3. Students, in their small groups, work together to form their arguments, prepare their speeches and practice their presentations., 4. Continued practice of speeches, corrections made until the day of presentations. Student dress professionally and present debate in front of class as small groups.

Assessment Teacher collects completed outlines, bibliographies and flashcards from groups and individual students. Students are graded based on outlines and also on oral presentation.

Supporting Documents

file: Citation of electronic souces from A Page on a Web Site.doc (19k)

file: Persuasive Writing based on Research.doc (29k)

file: Research Outline Standards.doc (19k)

file: Groups for debate.doc (22k)