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Prepare your classes for election year debates with a series of activities that model how to watch televised debates and how to evaluate the moderators as well as the debaters.
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Instructional Ideas
- Update the materials to reflect the debate schedule of the current election year
Classroom Considerations
- The fourth in a series of eight related resources
- Although designed for the 2008 debates, the activities can easily be modified to fit and election year
Pros
The 12-page packet includes background information about the debate process, a detailed plan, worksheets and score cards for the debaters, and a list of additional resources for instructors
Cons
- The resource assumes viewers are aware of the many facets of the issues being discussed