Hi everyone. Today is your last day to prepare for the debate, which is tomorrow. Everyone's job today is to help your candidate get ready - make sure he has notes he can use, make sure he knows not only how he feels about the issues that will be brought up, but why... etc.
Here's how the debate will go:
Everyone except for those involved in the actual debate is expected to be silent and respectful. This is your debate grade.
Malcolm and Anthony: You will be sitting at the front of the room facing towards each other at an angle - this way, you can see your opponent, but the audience can see you as well. You will be asked 6 questions and will each have exactly two minutes to respond. The person to answer first is up to Michaela.
Michaela: You will be reading questions to the candidates. The 6 questions are:
1) Some have proposed that high tariffs are the answer to our economic problems. What are your thoughts on high tariffs?
2) Do you support a national bank? Why or why not?
3) Let's look at foreign policy. Do you support the French Revolution? Why or why not?
4) How do you feel about the war between Britain and France? Should we be involved? Do you support the Jay treaty of 1795? Why or why not?
5) How do you generally feel about state power vs. the federal government? Which should have more authority?
6) What are your thoughts on who should be able to participate in government, who should be able to vote, etc.?
You can either print these out and read from them, or use your laptop.
Kayleigh S., could you please record? I will arrange to have the TLS camcorder ready for you on my desk Thursday morning.
Please, everyone who is talking in the debate, speak loudly. The teachers who are voting will be watching this. :)
Good luck to all!
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