Notebook Assignment: Political Corruption Good Mini-Debate

Notebook Assignment: Most Significant Event in US History 1600-1877 Date: ______

Resolved: That the signing of the Declaration of Independence was the most significant event in US History up to 1877.

1. Brainstorm ideas, reasons, and evidence for both sides of this statement in your group:

Dec of Independence Most Significant Another event (1600-1877) most significant

Affirmative Side Negative Side

2. Choose 3 students that will each give a 2 minute speech for your side. Remember to define the

key terms when speaking so the audience understands you frame of reference.

3. Debate Format and Speaking Order:

1. Affirmative#1 speaker 2 minutes

2. Negative Side CX 2 minutes

3. Negative #1 speaker 2 minutes

4. Affirmative Side CX 2 minutes

5. Affirmative #2 Speaker 2 minutes

6. Negative Side CX 2 minutes

7. Negative #2 Speaker 2 minutes

8. Affirmative Side CX 2 minutes

9. Negative Rebuttal Speaker 2 minutes

10.Affirmative Rebuttal Speaker 2 minutes

*#1 & #2 Speakers present and develop case; rebuttal speaker sums up debate for side

4. After the debate, think about what was argued and decide for yourself if the signing of the Declaration of Independence was the most significant event between 1600 and 1877? Cite evidence given in the debate to help support your own answer.