The Atlanta Urban Debate League is committed to providing excellent debate education programs, services, and opportunities to diverse students, educators, and members of the community!
Record, organize, and identify arguments from different media sources.
~15-30 min.
Audio-visual setup
Paper (2-3 sheets per student)
Pen (1 per student)
Students write full words/sentences.
Students focus on assertions and miss supporting details
Students record main ideas, with clear structure.
Screen any media used to ensure it is appropriate for your students.
Some students are often distracted by the video. Maintain focus on form, not content.
Emphasize that students’ shorthand only needs to be useful for them, even if it is non-standard.