Zucker Vs.

Gibbons Prep School

Directions: You have been hired to represent either Zucker or the School in this case.
You must prepare your evidence and reasoning to support your client in a debate against
the opposing side. You will also evaluate the arguments of your peers.
Step 1: Which side are you representing? (5 points)
- Circle one:
o Zucker?
o Gibbons Prep School?
Step 2: What is the claim of your side? (10 points)
Claim

Step 3:Find your evidence and reasoning (20 points)

Textual Evidence
(Is evidence relevant to support your
sides claim?)

Your Reasoning
(Why does T.E. support your sides
claim? Is your reasoning sound?)

Step 4: Evaluate your peers by giving them a score of 1-4 next to their name according
to the chart below as well as one glow & grow (15 points):
1
2
3
4

Relevant Textual Evidence

Relevant Textual Evidence
Sound Reasoning
Relevant Textual Evidence
Sound Reasoning
Clear presentation side (loud, clear & confident)
Relevant Textual Evidence
Sound Reasoning
Clear presentation side (loud, clear & confident)
Respectful & active listening to all individuals speaking