And the WINNER IS.........

Another busy week: Great Abortion Debates in P3 and Gay Rights/Marriage Debates in P2, P5, P7 and P8. After reviewing the videos, it’s clear which side took better notes during the debates, answering questions and trying to move on to greater points of contention.

Winners:
Best Opening Statements with the absolute best eye contact = Svitlana
Best Closing Statements = Jahziel and Priyanka
Best waving of “source” aka hotlines = Robert


Please get copies of Jahziel’s, Priyanka’s Closing, and Svitlana’s Opening to learn how to write a passionate, informative and persuasive essay!
Honorable Mentions = Delorian, Renee, Laura’s closing, Hana, John, Alex and Mike

Others:
P2 Gay Rights WInner = Pro
P3 Abortion Winner = Con (Amazing cohesion, hammering away at stats, cited quotes, outstanding prep)
P5 Gay Rights WInner = Pro (Amazing data, cited quotes, outstanding prep)
P7 Gay Rights WInner = Pro
P8 Gay Rights WInner = Pro (While Con had amazing data, cited quotes, specific Religious stats, quotes.....Kayla's personal accounts, Priyanka's Closing and Sabrina's facts along with other team members' input put the Pro side over the edge.)

I know I had prematurely awarded the Con side the win but, after reviewing the videos, it was clear that the Pro side eeked out the win.

Be sure to use these great quotes, statistics and ideas when revising your "Crucible" Essays, especially with referring to modern-day Othering, Scapegoats or other lines of arguments.

Amazing turn-out!
Additionally, Renee, Aidan, Asha, Krystal H., Haewon, Fernando, Yomiuri, Naurin, Mike, Stephanie, Priyanka, Mikhail, Alexus, Elfrin, Brenda, Shakif, Debbie, Rokeya, Jennifer, Lisbeth, Rinchen and Anisah’s folks or guardians made it out. Hope to see three dozen more tomorrow! Great seeing 23 scholars’ parents or guardians!