INSTRUCTIONS
1) Sit in your debate teams.
2) Every member of your team should be prepared to do the following on Tuesday:
a) Argue YES to the statement
b) Argue NO to the statement
c) Participate in the debate
3) You will find out on Tuesday whether your team will argue for the Yes or the No side.
4) Your task for today is to:
a) develop your team, and
b) develop your content
c) Please do BOTH. Remember that content won't help you win the day if your team falls apart, and likewise, no matter how many high fives you give each other, your team won't prevail if you don't know what to say.
STATEMENT:
The statement is:
China experienced a Renaissance that was just as significant as the Renaissance in Europe. Yes/No
TIPS FOR PREPARATION
1) Create "talking points" you can refer to during the debate
2) Attach page numbers to your talking points for quick reference
3) Anticipate what your opponents might say in response to your talking points
4) Determine which 4 members of your team will start the debate on Tuesday, and what their initial talking points will be. All members of the team will rotate into and out of participation.
5) Have a plan for what you'll do if some of your team mates don't show up for the debate.
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