Debate

 We are going to debate the following topics.

Groups and Topics:

1. You will divided into 2 groups.....I pick  

2. One person from each group will be chosen as the moderator during the actual debate....I pick

3. Topics: (both  topics should be considered relevant to the time period of the novel)

A. Is Lennie’s mercy killing by George justified at the end of the novella or should he be conficted of murder?

B.  Was death the best option for Lennie?

One group will be pro/ the other against 

Directions:

1. Treat this like an extended five paragraph essay for each topic.  You will complete the following steps for both  topics.  I would begin with an outline--HINT HINT

2. Each group will write an opening paragraph for each topic with a motivatork, background, Thesis (based on each topic above), and Blueprint

(This will be your opening statement for the debate prior to each question)

-This paragraph should be strong and persuasive to set the tone for your argument/ Thesis.

3. Each group member will defend your blueprint points by utilizing  textual evidence and analyzing it through embedding.  This is how you will prove each point.

-Each group member must present their evidence during the debate

4. Each group member is responsible for finding their own textual evidence. (for all 3 parts of your goup's blueprint)

You must include:  Textual evidence, page number, and embedding

5. The group should write a collaborative closing paragraph to serve as your closing statement.

Each group member must participate in the debate

-Organize your defense

-Approach each topic like a 5 paragraph essay

-PROVE YOUR ARGUMENT