1. Debates 2014

2. Period 2

3. Topic: All middle schools should require school uniforms Group 2 • Juliann D • Sam Wegner • Ryan M Group 1 • Angelique Patsis • Andrea Hancharick • Colton Drexler VS.

4. Topic: Cell phones should be allowed in schools Group 2 • Amanda D • Angelina D • Connor H • Zach G Group 1 • Caitlin W • James T • Rachel Y • Carli D VS.

5. Topic: The United States should ban the death penalty Group 2 • Haley M • Rachel W • Brandon W • Julia C Group 1 • Tyler K • Schuyler P • Sabrina S • Faith C VS.

6. Topic: Immigration laws should be stricter Group 2 • Maura S • Sam E • Joey S • Justin Z Group 1 • Sara R • Hunter R • Andrew S VS.

7. Write this down! • What are the parts of the debate? • Arguments • Each person will develop a 3 minute argument on their topic. • Each person in your group should take ONE part of the argument • Cross Examination • After a person gives their argument speech, one person from the other team will ask the other person questions to try and prove them wrong • Rebuttal • Each team will then be given 5 minutes after all arguments and examinations to give a rebuttal or one final speech to disprove the points of the other team

8. This is important! • You need to understand the other side’s points as well as your own!

9. Debate Paper Requirements • Each speech should be 3+ pages • 12 pt font; Times New Roman; Double-Spaced; 1” margins • You will turn in one copy in this format to me for grading. • You may print another copy in a larger font (or whatever you need) for your actual debate. • You are also welcome to use notecards for your debate if you are more comfortable • Due Date: Wednesday, January 29th • All papers are due on this date regardless of your debate day

10. Period 3

11. Topic: Cell phones should be allowed in schools Group 2 • Amani W • Nick C • Jake S • Jack C Group 1 • Lindsey D • Kate B • Noah M • Mitch L VS.

12. Topic: Immigration laws should be stricter Group 2 • Christian S • Sam S • Tavia T • Amanda W Group 1 • Ally M • Tom L • Sherina S • Brittany B VS.

13. Topic: There should be tighter restrictions on gun control laws Group 2 • Mike M • Ruben L • Josh L • Aliyah F Group 1 • Mike A • Julian M • Emily S • Connor P VS.

14. Write this down! • What are the parts of the debate? • Arguments • Each person will develop a 3 minute argument on their topic. • Each person in your group should take ONE part of the argument • Cross Examination • After a person gives their argument speech, one person from the other team will ask the other person questions to try and prove them wrong • Rebuttal • Each team will then be given 3 minutes after all arguments and examinations to give a rebuttal or one final speech to disprove the points of the other team

15. This is important! • You need to understand the other side’s points as well as your own!

16. Debate Paper Requirements • Each speech should be 3+ pages • 12 pt font; Times New Roman; Double-Spaced; 1” margins • You will turn in one copy in this format to me for grading. • You may print another copy in a larger font (or whatever you need) for your actual debate. • You are also welcome to use notecards for your debate if you are more comfortable • Due Date: Wednesday, January 29th • All papers are due on this date regardless of your debate day

17. Period 7 Debates 2014

18. Topic: There should be mandatory testing in high school athletics Group 2 • Savannah P • Grace K • Ben D Group 1 • Andrew V • Addison H • Nyria G VS.

19. Topic: Schools should adopt a year-round school calendar Group 2 • Brian S • Nikhil S • Alyssa Z Group 1 • Zach P • Mia R • Carly S • Adam B VS.

20. Topic: The United States should ban the death penalty Group 2 • Mackenzi H • Peter Q • Greg O • Aiden C Group 1 • Harrison B • Megan F • Tom M • Theresa P VS.

21. Write this down! • What are the parts of the debate? • Arguments • Each person will develop a 3 minute argument on their topic. • Each person in your group should take ONE part of the argument • Cross Examination • After a person gives their argument speech, one person from the other team will ask the other person questions to try and prove them wrong • Rebuttal • Each team will then be given 3 minutes after all arguments and examinations to give a rebuttal or one final speech to disprove the points of the other team

22. This is important! • You need to understand the other side’s points as well as your own!

23. Debate Paper Requirements • Each speech should be 3+ pages • 12 pt font; Times New Roman; Double-Spaced; 1” margins • You will turn in one copy in this format to me for grading. • You may print another copy in a larger font (or whatever you need) for your actual debate. • You are also welcome to use notecards for your debate if you are more comfortable • Due Date: Wednesday, January 29th • All papers are due on this date regardless of your debate day

24. Period 8 Debates 2014

25. Topic: Immigration laws should be stricter Group 2 • Rebecca S • Josh K • Austin M • Amber T Group 1 • Emily B • Cameron D • Akash T • Will Z VS.

26. Topic: There should be mandatory drug testing in high school athletics Group 2 • Brandon B • Tucker K • Jake W • Bobby F Group 1 • Erike C • Makenna C • Alison M • Jared B VS.

27. Topic: Junk food should be banned in schools. Group 2 • Julia L • Miranda Y • Nick M • Steve S Group 1 • Alexis C • Emily L • Sam H VS.

28. Write this down! • What are the parts of the debate? • Arguments • Each person will develop a 3 minute argument on their topic. • Each person in your group should take ONE part of the argument • Cross Examination • After a person gives their argument speech, one person from the other team will ask the other person questions to try and prove them wrong • Rebuttal • Each team will then be given 3 minutes after all arguments and examinations to give a rebuttal or one final speech to disprove the points of the other team

29. This is important! • You need to understand the other side’s points as well as your own!

30. Debate Paper Requirements • Each speech should be 3+ pages • 12 pt font; Times New Roman; Double-Spaced; 1” margins • You will turn in one copy in this format to me for grading. • You may print another copy in a larger font (or whatever you need) for your actual debate. • You are also welcome to use notecards for your debate if you are more comfortable • Due Date: Wednesday, January 29th • All papers are due on this date regardless of your debate day

31. Period 9 Debates 2014

32. Topic: There should be mandatory drug testing for high school athletics Group 2 • Michelle H • Jordan M • Miranda P • Sebastian A Group 1 • Ian P • Brian G • Hailey D • Ashley B VS.

33. Topic: Junk food should be banned in schools. Group 2 • Rebecca S • Cameron C • Molly D • Ryan F Group 1 • Marcus S • Jake M • Brianna L • Avery P VS.

34. Topic: Schools should adopt a year-round school calendar Group 2 • Greg W • Laken G • Jade L • Brianna V Group 1 • Alexis C • Olivia M • Austin S • Nick M VS.

35. Write this down! • What are the parts of the debate? • Arguments • Each person will develop a 3 minute argument on their topic. • Each person in your group should take ONE part of the argument • Cross Examination • After a person gives their argument speech, one person from the other team will ask the other person questions to try and prove them wrong • Rebuttal • Each team will then be given 3 minutes after all arguments and examinations to give a rebuttal or one final speech to disprove the points of the other team

36. This is important! • You need to understand the other side’s points as well as your own!

37. Debate Paper Requirements • Each speech should be 3+ pages • 12 pt font; Times New Roman; Double-Spaced; 1” margins • You will turn in one copy in this format to me for grading. • You may print another copy in a larger font (or whatever you need) for your actual debate. • You are also welcome to use notecards for your debate if you are more comfortable • Due Date: Wednesday, January 29th • All papers are due on this date regardless of your debate day