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Whether your young orators are preparing for an in-class debate, or you are presenting a video of a debate to your class, this is an easy-to-use template that will help them organize the major arguments of each debate position, as well as to include any personal comments or questions they may have. It can be used by both viewers of the debate as well as by the debaters themselves in preparation for counterarguments.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

debate, public speaking, arguments

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debate, argument, english language arts

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  • Great tool to help learners track major arguments

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  • None

Common Core

SL.6.3 SL.6.4 SL.7.3 SL.7.4 SL.8.3 SL.8.4 SL.9-10.3 SL.9-10.4 SL.11-12.3 SL.11-12.4

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