Online Class Notes (Michael C.)

Speech and debate practice

1) Is social media harming society more than it helps?

2) Is it better to have a small group of close friends or a large group of acquaintances.

3) Should the school day start later to allow for more sleep for students?

Keep in mind:

– Point of view
– Highlighting points to persuade
(Add your own personal experience)
– Factual information information gathered from relevant source (evidence based)

a) Subjective – opinion + emotion
b) Objective – using factual information