The Great Mini Debate: American Ideas (Middle School)

Students will debate which foundational ideas found in American documents are most important in the Great Mini Debate. Students will use evidence from the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble and the Bill of Rights to support their arguments. The Great Mini Debate Cheat Sheet will prompt beginning debaters as to what should go in each speech of the debate.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7, 8, 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: debate, Bill of Rights, ELA, civics, speech, English Language Arts, The Preamble, U.S. Constitution, argumentation, Due Process of Law, Natural Law, Equality, Unalienable Rights, Rule by the People, Pursuit of Happiness, Self-evident Truth, Separation of Powers, Freedom of Speech, ideals, principles, American
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet,  Text Resource, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn, Argumentation
Resource Collection: Civics & Debate Initiative Teacher Resources

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