The Great Debates!

The Middle School and High School Integrated ELA classes studied the Lincoln Douglas Debates and debate format.  Many of the students had to flip their arguments from what they really believed in - they learned that they need to understand both sides of the argument to truly be a good debater.  The value of learning debate is far reaching in that students learn to thoroughly research their topic, critically think and speak confidently and eloquently in public, analyze arguments and generally become a much better communicator. 

The Resolves that were debated: 

The Middle School Class Resolve: "Animals should be kept in Zoos" - Results - Tied debate.  Debate Video coming soon

Tie Breaker Resolve: (Magical Heroes and Mythical Monsters) "Wizards should be treated equal regardless of parentage."   Results: Close debate!  Affirmative Team scored a bit higher in their contentions.  Great Job everyone - time to edit our video! Coming soon! 

Junior High Class Resolves: 

1.) Star Wars Resolve: The Separatists had a noble and just cause for entering into war with the Republic.

2.) The neuralink will give people a better future; the benefits outweigh the risks.

3.) Schools should stay with remote learning during the pandemic

Senior High School Class Team Debate Resolve: Women’s right to abortion is protected by Constitution. 

Videos coming soon!