Monday, February 2-Groundhog Day!

Target:  to express and defend a viewpoint on a controversial issue, using evidence and logical reasoning.

1. Take fallacy quiz in your group of 4: Fallacy Quiz (10 minutes)  Correct together! (10)

2. Review your pros and cons for debate.  Number off in your group.  Odds go to "Agree" and even numbers go to "Disagree" side of the classroom. (10 min)

3. Discuss your viewpoint and support it with evidence.  Respond to the claims and evidence on the other side! (25 minutes)  

Participate and Listen: fill in your paper copy of the graphic organizer so you will be ready to write later this week. 

HOMEWORK: Complete the graphic organizer on paper to bring with you on Friday.  FIND concrete evidence you will use, BOTH FIRST-HAND evidence and SECOND-HAND evidence.