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Fourth Grade GATE Students:

The year has come to an end.  I am so proud of you and you have done an amazing job!  Below are a few things that you could do this summer to get ready for our Fifth Grade GATE year.

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Debate!
During this Summer you will be preparing a constructive speech to debate against the fifth (almost six) grade GATE students, when we come back in September 2015.  

A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed.


Nelson Mandela

You will both be working on the resolve:

Should students in the US have more recess time during school?

We will not choose the affirmative and negative side until we get back in September so please be ready with both affirmative (you are pro the resolve) and negative (you are against the resolve) points of view and evidence.

Please keep in mind the following points as you prepare your research and speech:
  1. Reasons - At least six reasons that support your side.
  2. Attacks - Think of what the opposing side will state and have a response for it supported by a quote, data, examples, or an explanation.
  3. Quotations - Be clear in stating the important part of the quote and who stated it.
  4. Examples - Give examples from your own life or other resources 
  5. Explanations - Provide as many explanations as possible of reasons or attacks
  6. Plan - Create a plan that will make sense for your side 
  7. Conclusion - Create conclusions that summarize your case and plan

See the file I have attached below for information on the format of the debate.

I have attached the scoring sheets that we have used in class to help you remember the points and areas that you need to keep mind during your research and preparation.

Remember that it is not just about having researched and great information, you must also present it well!  

Confidence, sportsmanship, evidence and data collection, clear critical statements, and thinking like your opponents are all skills we will develop as we practice and prepare to debate!

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