Vocabulary
end; for example, to end a pregnancy
termination
True or false: We should use CARE for the structure of our opening arguments.
False! We should use PREP.
People should be allowed to have guns. Having guns is a basic human right.
Not true! Human rights don't include the right to have guns.
We should abolish nuclear energy. Every year millions of people die from radiation poisoning.
Is there a source?
Which US city has the highest density of Korean-American people?
1) New York City, New York, 2) Cerritos, California, 3) Ann Arbor, Michigan, 4) Palisades Park, New Jersey, or 5) Honolulu, Hawaii?
What is Palisades Park, New Jersey?
illegal trade where rare/illegal products are bought and sold
black market
What is the structure of a rebuttal?
Rephrase → Negate → Explain → Summarize
People in South Korea should be allowed to have guns. People in the US are allowed to have guns.
Not relevant! US laws don't apply to South Korea and aren't relevant to the debate.
Everyone thinks nuclear energy is bad. According to a survey I took at the school festival, 100% of DFLHS students said nuclear power was too dangerous due to radiation leaks.
Is the statistic valid?
This board game, where players buy and trade properties, is named after a term for exclusive control over a market.
What is Monopoly?
the right to control and have power over your own body
bodily autonomy
Put the following sentences in order:
A) These changes also ensure that all people are able to access the upper levels for campus events and lectures. B) Ultimately, every university building should be legally required to build ramps and elevators in their buildings. (C) All universities should be obligated to make their buildings accessible to all students. (D) Adding ramps and elevators is one way to accommodate a diverse range of physical needs.
C→D→A→B
야자 should end at 9pm instead of 10pm. The school will save so much money on heating and electricity.
That's not significant! One hour of electricity doesn't make a big difference in cost.
According to the Pfizer Drug Company, abortion should be banned because there are contraception medications available.
Is the source biased?
This one-eyed giant from Greek mythology was outsmarted by Odysseus.
What is a Cyclops?
to give somebody a duty that causes difficulty or hard work
to burden
What is missing from this opening argument?
The negative side disagrees with the resolution “Masks are the best way to prevent the spread of Covid.” Our first point is that masks are not as effective in preventing Covid as a vaccine, which should be mandatory for everyone. Our second point is that masks are often worn incorrectly, can be the wrong size or material, and the supply may not meet the global demand. For these reasons, masks are not the best way to prevent Covid.”
Explain / support for their reasons
There should be no school on Fridays. If students don't have school, they will spend more time with their families.
That's not necessarily true. Some students might be with their families, but some might use the time to do homework or meet their friends. Their parents might be working.
Dr. Shin, director of the American Medical Society, wrote that “abortion is murder…” (2021)
Does the source explain its claim?
This flightless bird, native to New Zealand, is known for its long beak and nocturnal habits.
What is the kiwi?
leaving to go and live permanently in another country
emigration (not immigration!)
What is the structure of a closing argument?
Big picture → Restate main points → Answer rebuttal → Call to action
Nuclear weapons should be abolished because they're dangerous. The Fukushima disaster released a lot of radiation into the area.
That's not relevant! Fukushima was a nuclear power plant, not a nuclear weapon.
According to ethics professor Dr. Shin, nuclear power is bad because it causes cancer.
Is the source an expert in their field?
The term “guising” refers to this common Halloween tradition.
What is dressing up?