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Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate Answers

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Which sources could provide reliable evidence for your claim? Check all that apply.a step-by-step guide listed at www.gettingtocollege.coman article from the New York Timesa book by an educational researcher and professora report from the US Department of Education at www.ed.gova blog post written by a college admissions directora high school student’s research report

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a step-by-step guide listed at www.gettingtocollege.com
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an article from the New York Times
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a book by an educational researcher and professor
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a report from the US Department of Education at www.ed.gov
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a blog post written by a college admissions director
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a high school student’s research report
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moderatoraffirmativenegative

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moderator
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moderatoraffirmativenegative

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moderatoraffirmativenegative

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moderatoraffirmativenegative

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Complete the paragraph by choosing the correct word from each drop-down menu.

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In a formal debate, the provides the resolution. The argues in favor of the resolution, and the argues against the resolution. The debate begins with the providing a claim and evidence. Later, each si:affirmative
In a formal debate, the provides the resolution. The argues in favor of the resolution, and the argues against the resolution. The debate begins with the providing a claim and evidence. Later, each si:negative
In a formal debate, the provides the resolution. The argues in favor of the resolution, and the argues against the resolution. The debate begins with the providing a claim and evidence. Later, each si:affirmative
In a formal debate, the provides the resolution. The argues in favor of the resolution, and the argues against the resolution. The debate begins with the providing a claim and evidence. Later, each si:moderator
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logospathosethos

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logos
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pathos
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ethos
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logospathosethos

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logos
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pathos
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ethos
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Which statements provide evidence for the affirmative claim? Check all that apply.

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“Most four-year colleges and universities in the United States require students to submit standardized test scores.”
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“These scores do not fairly represent a student’s skills.”
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“Making standardized tests scores optional in the admissions process has created a more diverse student population.”
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“A better indicator of students’ potential in postsecondary education is their performance in high school.”
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“Students who can demonstrate a pattern of diligence, focus, and inquisitiveness in high school are more likely to be successful.”
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Based on the evidence you have, write one sentence that gives the claim you will support as the affirmative for this resolution: "Standardized tests should no longer be required for college admission.”

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Standardized tests should no longer be required for college admission because they are not as strong of an indicator of future success as an analysis of high school performance.

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What should you be doing while the negative is presenting a claim and evidence? Check all that apply.paying attention to what the negative is sayingidentifying important pieces of evidence that the negative useswriting down everything that the negative saysasking questions, if I have anythinking about a possible counterclaim

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paying attention to what the negative is saying
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identifying important pieces of evidence that the negative uses
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writing down everything that the negative says
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asking questions, if I have any
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thinking about a possible counterclaim
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Which rebuttal would best refute the negative’s counterclaim?

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Standardized test scores are poor indicators of future success.
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Looking impartially at information about a student should not be considered reckless.
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There are many other factors besides standardized test scores that indicate future success.
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High school performance is always the best indicator of a student’s future success.
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What did you include in your claim? Check all that apply.

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a restatement of the resolution
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the specific way I will support the resolution
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the use of emotionally charged languagethe use of data, statistics, or researchthe use of quotations from an expert

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the use of emotionally charged language
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the use of data, statistics, or research
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the use of quotations from an expert
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“performance”“reckless”“consider”

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“performance”
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“reckless”
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“consider”
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moderatoraffirmativenegative

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moderator
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affirmative
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negative
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In a formal debate, the [___] provides the resolution. The [___] argues in favor of the resolution, and the [___] argues against the resolution. The debate begins with the [___] providing a claim and evidence. Later, each side has an opportunity to provide a rebuttal. The [___] ensures that each side adheres to the rules for the debate.

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moderator
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affirmative
C
negative
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In a formal debate, the [___] provides the resolution. The [___] argues in favor of the resolution, and the [___] argues against the resolution. The debate begins with the [___] providing a claim and evidence. Later, each side has an opportunity to provide a rebuttal. The [___] ensures that each side adheres to the rules for the debate.

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moderator
B
affirmative
C
negative
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In a formal debate, the [___] provides the resolution. The [___] argues in favor of the resolution, and the [___] argues against the resolution. The debate begins with the [___] providing a claim and evidence. Later, each side has an opportunity to provide a rebuttal. The [___] ensures that each side adheres to the rules for the debate.

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moderator
B
affirmative
C
negative
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In a formal debate, the [___] provides the resolution. The [___] argues in favor of the resolution, and the [___] argues against the resolution. The debate begins with the [___] providing a claim and evidence. Later, each side has an opportunity to provide a rebuttal. The [___] ensures that each side adheres to the rules for the debate.

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moderator
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affirmative
C
negative

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