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A formal debate actually has quite a lot of structure.  Certain time is considered “Protected Time” – this means that NO ONE is allowed to interrupt the speaker at all.  When you look at the format below, when points are being read or during Rebuttal = Protected Time.

The timing is also very important; you must speak for the whole time, no more and no less, and the time will be paused until the speaking continues.  You will be allowed to “tag team,” that is, tag someone to help you speak, but that will be very limited, and you will be given more details about this in class on Monday.

The only other rule is that you MUST STAND WHILE YOU ARE SPEAKING.  This is particularly important when the floor is open (or, what many like to refer to as the “free for all”) in order to determine the order of arguments.

You will be given time after being put into your teams and given your topic to research and prepare your arguments – a maximum of 20 minutes.  For the debate you will require:
1. Opening Statement.
2. Point #1 and Evidence.
3. Point #2 and Evidence.
4. A “big idea” type of question for the opposing side.
5. Closing Statement.

Though the times might change for our debate, here is a general idea or outline of how the debate will work.

1. Teacher: Reads out the topic statement that is to be debated.
2. Side #1: Opening statement is read. (2 minutes)
3. Side #2: Opening statement is read. (2 minutes)
4. Side #1: Point #1 is read aloud, along with the research example that supports it. Don’t forget to tell the audience the source of the research (website, article, research, etc).  (3 minutes)
5. Side #2: Rebuttal.  This means they have the opportunity to respond to Point #1 only (as presented by side #1 only).  (2 minutes).
6. Open Floor for Point #1 by Side #1.  (structured “free for all”). (4 minutes).
7. Side #2: Point #1 is read aloud, along with the research example that supports is. (3 minutes).
8. Side #1: Rebuttal.  This means they have the opportunity to respond to Point #1 only (as presented by Side #2).  (2 minutes).
9. Open Floor for Point #1 Side #2. (4 minutes).
10. Side #1: Point #2 is read aloud, along with the research example that supports it. (3 minutes).
11. Side #2: Rebuttal.  (2 minutes).
12. Open Floor. (4 minutes).
13. Side #2: Point #2 is read aloud, along with the research example that supports it. (3 minutes).
14. Side #1: Rebuttal.  (2 minutes).
15. Open Floor. (4 minutes).
16. Extension of Open Floor if Required.
17. Closing Statements.

START THINKING ABOUT WHAT IN THE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS UNIT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DEBATE BEFORE YOU COME TO CLASS!

Very likely we will have two teams.  However, depending on the topic we choose, we may also split up into four teams.

Sharpen your wit, boys and girls!  =D

Please write a critical response on the last video we watched today.  You will need to discuss two ideas:

1. Compare and contrast the gender roles in each of the scenarios,
2. Assess how quickly (or not) the situation changed when people intervened.

This assignment is due by midnight tonight via email.

Please finish the STI definitions, treatment, and prevention assignment for the beginning of class tomorrow, Thursday, 9 June 2016 at 10:25am.

Our guest speaker has been postponed, so we will be moving on to a different lesson tomorrow.

OH MY GOODNESS IT IS ALREADY JUNE.

Today we will be looking in-depth at the dangers of Methamphetamine.

After an introduction, and filling in your last chart, we will listen to a recording of the poem “I Am Meth.”  The rest of class will be dedicated to an in-depth reflection, which will be due by the end of class (11:55am).

IMPORTANT: On Friday, 3 June 2016 you will have your unit test on Drugs and Substance Abuse.  It will take the entire block.  Please bring any questions you have about the test during class; I will set aside five minutes at the beginning of each block for questions.

Congratulations!  You have finished your last session of ChatterHigh!

Today, we will be looking over three other substances considered to be some of the most severe and most dangerous: Heroine, Cocaine, and Ecstasy.

IMPORTANT: On Friday, 3 June 2016 you will have your unit test on Drugs and Substance Abuse.  It will take the entire block.  Please bring any questions you have about the test during class; I will set aside five minutes at the beginning of each block for questions.

We are switching classrooms today with Ms. Ross.  “Today” as in Monday, 30 May 2016. 

PLEASE GO TO ROOM 118 FOR PLANNING 10 CLASS TODAY.

Watch the following two short videos.  Please use headphones out of respect for your classmates.

Be ready to brainstorm ways to protect yourself from GHB.

IMPORTANT: On Friday, 3 June 2016 you will have your unit test on Drugs and Substance Abuse.  It will take the entire block.  Please bring any questions you have about the test during class; I will set aside five minutes at the beginning of each block for questions.

Video “The Truth About Drugs: Marijuana.”  Read through and compare to Drug Fact Sheet (Marijuana) DEA.  Be ready to respond.

Complete and email the Truth About Marijuana Quiz.

Update your chart documents with the information you have learned about Cannabis.

Introduce new drug: alcohol.  Video: “The Truth About Drugs: Alcohol.”