Tuesday, April 17

• Weekly quote for memorization: “Man is by nature a political animal.” –Aristotle
• Political speech refresher discussion
• Review rubric guidelines
• Revisit topic areas to be debated
• Provide overview of speaking format and styles (written and impromptu)
• Complete worksheet regarding political platform
• Due at the end of the class

Thursday, April 19

• Distribute worksheet information
• Review guidelines for asking questions of candidates
• Work on questions for each candidate – ½ due at the end of class, other ½ homework
• Practice answering questions with limited preparation time
• Homework: finish remaining questions

Friday, April 20

• Memorization quiz
• Speaking practice drills
• Focus on impromptu style speaking and questioning
• Due: Final questions for political panels

Tuesday, April 24

• Weekly quote for memorization: “People generally quarrel because they cannot argue.” – GK Chesterton”
• Begin political debate panel 1: Improving JPG
• Speakers provide opening statements
• Audience members ask questions to two speakers
• Speakers provide closing statements
• Class votes on favorite candidate/argumentation from the panel

Thursday, April 26

• Weekly quote memorization quiz
• Begin political debate panel 2: Improving Lafayette
• Speakers provide opening statements
• Audience members ask questions to two speakers
• Speakers provide closing statements
• Class votes on favorite candidate/argumentation from the panel