Debate Webquest Resources

You and your team are hunting and finding the most effective, accurate and specific information to win your debate. Remember, you are required to :

• use print and reputable electronic sources
• Include 4 statistics that support your claim
• Utilize 1-2 quotes that support and persuade
• Incorporate 1-2 real world examples that strengthen your claims

All groups should use the following electronic databases:
If you need, the password is sd36bc. You can access both databases through Matheson's Library Catalogue

1. Canadian Points of View
2. Global Issues in Context

Prostitution:

• Procon.org: wealth of information for pro and con
• Prostitutes Education Network (www.bayswan.org)
• Debatepedia: Prostitution (dbp.idebate.org/)

The Right to Bear Arms:

• The Right to Bear Arms in Canada
• Topix: Gun Laws (more for pro)
• Gun Information. org: Gun Control Myths and Arguments

Capital Punishment:

• ProCon.org: Numerous arguments for both sides of the debate
• BBC Ethics: Guide to both sides of capital punishment
• Death Penalty.org: Against Capital Punishment information and alternatives

Euthanasia:

• BBC News: Euthanasia Special Report
• Patients' Rights Council
• Procon.org: Euthanasia
• Stanford University Philosophy: Voluntary Euthanasia

Welfare:

• Canadian Social Research Links: Index of Resources on Welfare
• Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: Social Welfare Policy
• Food Bank Position Paper: Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't

Statistics Sites:

• NY Department of Health: When Death is Sought
• BC Stats: Income Assistance and Employment Insurance
• Canadian Council on Social Development: Statistics Archive
• Statistics Canada: Low Income
• Canadian Firearms Program: Facts and Figures
• Statistics Canada: Homicides Involving Firearms
• Statistics Canada: Firearms and Violent Crime
• Canada's National Firearm Association: Firearm Facts
• 100 Countries and Their Prostitution Policies

Use your "mad skills" and your comrades!

Week 9: What to Expect

Mon. April. 15th:
* Finish Of Mice and Men film. Compete compare/contrast with novel
              - Which did you prefer? Why?
              - What significant changes were made to characterization? Why?

* Debate groups created, topics selected, plan of action decided
* Debate topics: euthanasia, capital punishment, welfare, and prostitution
* "May the Best Argument Win!" Outline and Key Criteria

Tues. & Wed, April. 16th & 17th:
* Debate Research in C127
* Team members divide research
* Complete Debate Planning Guide

Thurs. April. 18th:
* Final Debate Prep Class in B111
* Prepare opening and closing statements
* Complete bibliography
* Debate tomorrow: Be Ready!

Fri. April. 19th:
* Team Debates
* Convince the Class!

Week 8: What to Expect

Mon. April. 8th:
* Body Biography
* Bring a character from Of Mice and Men to life, in life-size
* Draw, colour, trace, glue, just like in Kindergarden: Due for presentation on Wednesday

Tues. April. 9th:
* Words of the Week
* Continue Body Biography: Present Wednesday afternoon (Period 1) & Thursday (Period 2)

Wed. April. 10th:
* Class read Of Mice and Men: Chapter 5
* How has your perspective of the characters changed?
* How will this all end?

Thurs. April. 11th:
* Present Body Biography
* Devour the conclusion from Of Mice and Men

Fri. April. 12th:
* Of Mice and Men film

Week 7: What to Expect

Tues, April. 2nd:
* "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" class explore of the Great Depression

* Of Mice and Men pre-reading predictions
* Class enjoy the opening of John Steinbeck's classic

* See Steinbeck's Biography


Wed. April. 3rd:
* Talk Time: Pick a partner and share initial thoughts of novel:
- "Live off the fatta the lan'": What is this?
- What role do the rabbits play? Explain
- If Lenny gets in trouble, what is he to do?
- Questions and percolating thoughts
* Class ball-toss share
* Guided read of Chapter 2
* Choose Literature Circles Role Sheet
* Read Chapter 3 of Novel and prepare thoughtful, thorough Lit Circle Role Sheet Due Tomorrow
* See John Steinbeck Online Support

Thurs. April. 4th:
* Misogyny defined. Find it in Of Mice and Men: What was Steinbeck's purpose? How did he use and why?
* Literature Circles on novel
* Study for Week 5 & 6 vocabulary quiz tomorrow


Fri. April. 5th:
* Week 5 & 6 Vocab Quiz
* Pathos and Motif concepts defined and hunted.
* Class read Chapter 4 of our novel
* Partner hunt and present pathos and motifs discovered.

Week 6: What to Expect

Mon. March. 11th:
* Words of the week
* Dialogue rules and practice
* Write your narrative draft
* Check out How to Write Better- 7 Instant Fixes

Tues. March. 12th:
* Complete Draft: Due tomorrow

Wed. March. 13th:

* Peer conference, revise an edit narrative

* Good copy of narrative and writing process due tomorrow

* Week 5 &6 Vocab Quiz Tomorrow

Thurs. March. 14th:

* Week 5 & 6 Vocab Quiz

* Complete and self assess good copy of narrative

* Portfolio

* See you at Parent-Teacher Conferences tonight!

Fri. March. 15th:

* "The Drunkard"

Have an amazing, restorative, adventurous, sun-filled spring break!

What Writing Is

As you are bleeding, sweating, and wrestling with your mind for the right words, just remember that many have fought this hard-won battle and emerged triumphant. Here is what they had to say about the writing process (and book-love). Who do you think is the most correct? Who said it best?

Week 5: What to Expect

Mon. March. 4th:
* In-class short story synthesis.
* Open book. Use stories of your choice, arguments of your choice. Have your outlines ready!
* Due at end of class

Tues. March. 5th:
* Does where we begin determine where we end up? What role do parents, teachers, peers, money, play in our education and life choices?
* Film Analysis of Good Will Hunting

Wed. March. 6th:
* Class complete Good Will Hunting and film response

Thurs. March. 7th:
* Similes and metaphors through the eyes of a teacher
* Narrative Essentials: Group created recipe.
* Complete Week 5 Vocab: Checked tomorrow

Fri. March. 8th:
* "Show Don't Tell": See the How to Show (Not Tell) support
* Choose your own narrative: Work on outline-Due Monday