Gandhi vs. Mao Debates

Two leaders, Mohandas Gandhi and Mao Zedong utilized differing methods to promote change in India and China during the early 20th Century. For this debate project, you willmake arguments supporting ONE of these famous world leaders.

You will be assigned the role of either a Gandhi or Mao supporter and participate in an in-class debate on Monday 5/7 addressing this question:

Whowas the more effective leader in promoting revolutionary change - Gandhi or Mao? Why?

DEBATE OUTLINE(20 POINTS)

Use unit packet assignments& internet research toprepare a debate outline (BULLET POINTS) as directed:

BACKGROUND (3 Points) – Full Sentences

What caused conflict in India and China during the early 20th Century? What were some key formative experiences foreach leader? Why are they both important figures in World History?

THESIS(2 Points)

A brief statement directly answering the debate question that including two specific reasons WHY assigned leaderwas more effective in changing society.

SUPPORTING ARGUMENT#1 (5 Points)

CLAIM #1:A one sentence statement describing ONE of the reasons your assigned leader was more effective in making change.

(EVIDENCE): Several facts/quotes supporting the claim. You must include one quote as a piece of evidence. / ANALYSIS: Explanation of how/whyfacts/quote supportsclaim.

SUPPORTING ARGUMENT #2 (5 Points)

CLAIM #2:A one sentence statement describing ONE of the reasons your assigned leader was more effective in making change.

(EVIDENCE): Several facts/quotes supporting the claim / ANALYSIS: Explanation of how/why facts/quote supports claim.

COUNTER ARGUMENT PARAGRAPH(5 Points)

CLAIM #3: ONE sentences about why the methods of the other leader were not effective

(EVIDENCE)Key facts/quotes from the other leader that show why their methods were LESS EFFECTIVE. / ANALYSIS:Why this shows this leader’s methods were LESS EFFECTIVE

CONCLUSION/SYNTHESIS PARAGRAPH

Concluding Claim: ONE sentences about what World History, current events or personal experience can show us about why the methods of your assigned leader were effective.

(EVIDENCE) Key facts/quotes from other topics in World History, current events or personal experience that supports your thesis / ANALYSIS: Why each of these quotes/facts from other topics in World History, current events or personal experience support your thesis.

DEBATE PARTICIPATION (10 points)

Use notes and participate during debates while contributing relevant content details and originally worded commentary based on your assigned point of view:

A (Thoughtful) / B (Adequate) / C (Superficial)
Participation / Multiple thoughtful verbal comments and consistent active listening / A few relevant verbal comments
and usually attentive / Attentive, but little or no verbal participation
OR
Often looks distracted when not speaking
Content / Frequently blends relevant evidence with originally worded, insightful comments / Often mentions some valid evidence
OR
Shares original but mostly unsupported opinions / Infrequent relevant evidence mentioned and infrequent original commentary

TOTAL: _____/10

DEBATE PROJECT SCORE

BACKGROUND/THESIS ______/ 5

SUPPORTING ARGUMENTS #1______/ 5

SUPPORTING ARGUMENTS #2______/ 5

COUNTER ARGUMENTS______/5

CONCLUSION/SYNTHESIS______/5

TOTAL ______/25