Well debate day was fun! People seemed to know what they were talking about, but only what they had prepared. When they got asked a question that they hadn't prepared for they had no idea how to respond. Mt. Kilomanjaro for example.... and who ate the last frog.... or the poor polar bears having to swim around to find ice.... I think people took the argumentation part a little too seriously. They seemed to put the fun argumentative part ahead of the facts of matter at hand. No one made any headway in their side breaking out for the win. In the end both groups thought they won, which really shouldn't happen if a debate is executed correctly. There should be a clear winner, or at least a slight winner, but it was a complete draw. It was a fun day, but it accomplished nothing, and didn't teach anything. Sad Day :(
Katie Zimmer lol :)
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I would have to disagree that it didn't teach anything. I think several people came out with a better understanding of where they stand on the topic. I know from reading blogs of your classmates that there were some who benefited from researching their topics and also some who benefited from learning the other side of the story.
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