D.ELAR.1.B

Examine the role of the forensic progression of discussion, persuasion, and debate in dealing with controversial issues.

Debate I, II, III (One to Three Credits). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
forensic progressiondiscussionpersuasiondebatecontroversial issuesrole
Skills
  • examine (the progression from discussion to persuasion to debate) #dok2
  • analyze (the role of debate in controversial issues) #dok3
  • identify (components of forensic progression in addressing controversy) #dok1
  • compare (discussion, persuasion, and debate as methods for dealing with controversy) #dok2
  • evaluate (the effectiveness of debate in addressing controversial issues) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the sequence from discussion to persuasion to debate. #dok1
  • I can examine how discussion, persuasion, and debate are used to address controversial issues. #dok2
  • I can compare the effectiveness of discussion, persuasion, and debate in dealing with controversial issues. #dok2
  • I can analyze the role of the forensic progression in resolving controversial issues. #dok3
  • I can evaluate how debate can influence the outcome of controversial issues. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Debate systematically progresses from discussion to persuasion to structured argument as a way to address controversial issues.
  • Understanding the forensic progression is crucial for analyzing how complex issues are debated and resolved in society.
Essential Questions
  • How does discussion lead to persuasion and ultimately to debate when dealing with controversial issues?
  • What is the role of each stage—discussion, persuasion, and debate—in analyzing and resolving controversy?
  • In what ways does the forensic progression help in dealing with complex or controversial topics?
  • How does debate differ from discussion and persuasion in addressing controversial issues?
  • Why is it important to understand the progression from discussion to debate in democratic societies?