Debate - Safety versus Freedom - AP Language Synthesis Essay Prompt Practice
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* Updated 11/21/23 with 2 rubrics + Line of Reasoning handout/slide
This is my students' favorite AP Language activity each year. Facilitated as a debate using the Synthesis essay structure, the "Freedom v. Safety" prompt from a previous AP Language exam is great practice combining skills in research, argument writing, and debate.
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This resource includes
- hyperlinks to videos on my YouTube channel for Argument/Synthesis writing specific to Thesis, Line of Reasoning, and integrating Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to support students' writing, and deepening analysis with universal ideas.
- a scaffolded essay writing space with hyperlinked resources that are also within this file (Argument Stems, counter-rebuttal, universal idea, and topic sentence construction). This essay writing space is where students write their debate opening statements (modeled after 3-paragraphs with 3 examples in each paragraph + development of line of reasoning).
- A Google Slide deck outlining debate principles as well as counter-argument stems to level-up rhetoric in the essay and debate.
- A Slide Deck containing an "Evidence File" with linked sources as well as specific description and expectation of debate tasks.
- "Debate Checkpoint" list and task organizers for student time management and task roles throughout all parts of the debate from opening statement writing, opposition research, defense strategy, and note taking.
- judges' note taking space + final written decision doc.
- Debate teams' questioning & defense strategy shared note taking space
- Integrating sources with Signal Phrases handout
- Argument/Synthesis Thesis Statement Slide
- Strong Topic Sentences slide
- Argument Starters/stems handout
- Line of Reasoning Slides/handout
- Standards- aligned rubric (Common Core, ELA, Grades 11-12)
- Individual Team Member Rubric for Debate Prep and Debate
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Check out my blog with teaching strategies: https://janamccarthyteacher.wordpress.com
Check out my YouTube Channel for video lessons: https://www.youtube.com/@janamccarthyELA
Check out these discourse resources to level up engagement in your classroom:
- Probing Questions Speed Dating
- Discourse Builder Discussion Roundtable / Close Reading Activity
- Questions Stems by Question Type One-pager
- Progressive Questioning PD Workshop
Check out these resources to engage students in Debate:
- Freedom v. Safety Debate
- Growth Mindset Debate
- Who Gets the Heart Debate
- Debate Template/Slides for In-person & Digital Debates
- Full Debate Bundle Adaptable for all levels/grades + ESL
Check out these Argument Writing Resources:
- AP Language Argument Essay Step-by-Step Writing Guide
- Rhetorical Claims & Appeals Bundle
- Argument Essay Slides
- Ethos, Pathos, Logos Slides
- AP Language Exam Overview & Study Guide with Links
- Argumentative Writing Folder
- Argument Writing Stems Handout with Counter-rebuttals
- “Unknown” AP Lang Argument Prompt Essay Organizer Kit
- “Overrated AP Lang Argument Prompt Essay Organizer Kit + Line of Reasoning
Check out these listings to boost your students’ engagement with Rhetorical Analysis
Read Like a Writer - Rhetorical Analysis Kit
AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis Essay Reflection Tool
Rhetorical Device BIG Slide Deck
Rhetorical Claims & Appeals Bundle
Preparing your students for AP / SAT Multiple Choice Exams? Drive home strategies through these resources that get students ENGAGED with test preparation.
- Multiple Choice READING Questions Video Guide + Scaffolded Notes
- Multiple Choice WRITING Questions Video Guide + Scaffolded Notes
- AP Lang Multiple Choice EXPERT LESSON Group Activity
- Multiple Choice WRITING Slides: Sentence Combining & Organization Questions
- Multiple Choice Strategies POWERPOINT - AP/SAT/PSAT/MCAS all subjects
- AP Lang Multiple Choice WRITING questions with VIDEO tutorials
- Multiple Choice READING questions GROUP SOLVE activity (AP Lang/SAT/PSAT)
- Multiple Choice Strategy Mini Cards
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