Political Issues Research Debate

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Date:

📚 Part 1: Research Preparation

1. What political issue did you research? Circle your topic below or write your own:

Voting Rights

Climate Policy

Immigration Reform

Healthcare Policy

Other: _________________________

2. I can research credible sources to gather information. List three sources you used for your research:

Source 1: _________________________________________________

Source 2: _________________________________________________

Source 3: _________________________________________________

3. Write your main claim/position on this issue:

4. List two pieces of evidence that support your position:

Evidence 1: ___________________________________________

Evidence 2: ___________________________________________

5. What is one counterargument (opposing view) to your position?

🎯 Part 2: Debate Reflection & Analysis

6. I can engage respectfully with opposing viewpoints. Rate your debate performance:

Exemplary - Used strong evidence and respectfully addressed counterarguments

Proficient - Used adequate evidence and mostly addressed counterarguments

Needs Improvement - Limited evidence or avoided counterarguments

7. I can analyze the impact of political issues on my community. How does your debate topic affect your local community?

8. What was the most challenging part of the debate for you?

Finding credible evidence

Organizing my thoughts clearly

Responding to opposing arguments

Speaking confidently in public

Staying respectful during disagreement

9. Extension Activity: If you could take one action in your community related to this issue, what would it be?

✅ Part 3: Self-Assessment Checklist

10. Check all "I can" statements that you successfully demonstrated today:

I can research credible sources to gather information on a political issue

I can articulate and support a position using clear reasoning and evidence

I can engage respectfully with opposing viewpoints during debate

I can analyze the impact of political issues on my community and country

11. What is one thing you learned about civil discourse (respectful discussion) from today's debate?

12. Goal Setting: What skill would you like to improve for future debates?

Political Issues Research Debate

Political Issues Research Debate

📚 Part 1: Research Preparation

🎯 Part 2: Debate Reflection & Analysis

✅ Part 3: Self-Assessment Checklist

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