DEBATES: ROUND 1

Well, our first round of debates have concluded in class and now it is time to reflect...

Overall I think that our debate went very well. Both sides seemed interested and displayed a sense of purpose in the debate that made you feel like we wanted to convince the audience of our argument. I feel that performed to the best of my ability during the debate, however it was not perfect, not in my eyes or the eyes of the audience. I think that I performed strongest in my choice of the cross examination questions and refute. However, my rebutting and research information and inclusion of cold hard facts in my argument need some improving. If I could change anything, I would speak slower and provide more examples in my arguments. During the next round, I will mainly focus on my presence at the podium and including evidence in my argument that drives my opponent's into the ground. I am content with the rubric as it stands right now.

Suggestions for future debates:
1. Resolved: Public High school students in the United States ought not be required to pass standardized exit exams to graduate.
2. Resolved: That the United States government has a moral obligation to afford the same constitutional rights to all people on United States soil.