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Taking the Argument Live: A Real Debate — Homework
Prepare and practice for a live debate using your claim and evidence.
- 1.Write your 30-second opening statement: your claim plus your single best piece of evidence.
- 2.Write one respectful phrase you can use to disagree without dismissing the other person.
- 3.Your opponent says your evidence is out of date. Write a respectful, direct response.
- 4.Why is restating your opponent's point accurately, before responding, a sign of strong debating?
- 5.True or false: changing your mind slightly during a debate when given a good reason is a sign of weakness.
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