The Great Slavery Debate

Should slavery be abolished? Students at Constitution High School debate the advantages and disadvantages of abolishing slavery from an antebellum 19th century perspective. Having students focus on the social, economic, cultural, and to some extent political nature of this debate, helps students understand the context of America's "peculiar institution", roadblocks African Americans needed to overcome in order to abolish slavery, as well as frame the upcoming 10th grade American history course. The purpose of this blog is to create a forum in which students can self-reflect and continue the process of peer-to-peer evaluation as they debate in class.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Daisey vs. Katerri

Another fantastic debate. With much better decorum, an actual conversation took place. Daisey illustrated her points with visuals, making her arguments very engaging and powerful. Katerri delivered three on-point arguments as did Daisey. This was a very close debate but in the end Katerri was able to prove that slaves were better off and that not all people are equal. Congratulations to both debaters, you showed the audience how to debate with class.
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17 comments:

  1. MelanieMay 8, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    This was a good debate. Good opening arguments and evidence. But, they could of spoke louder because it was hard to hear them. I also thought that their rebuttals could of been longer ad they could of attacked the other persons main points. They could of been longer because they were too short. But, this was a good debate. Jazmine Babuch

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  2. Miss GarveyMay 10, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Both debaters did great and I liked how Daisey took Katerri's cross examination in a very respectful way. She turned Katerri's questions into other questions while answering them. Congratulations Katerri!! :)

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  3. Ralph Yamasaki May 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    This was a great debate I like how both debaters kept there cool unlike I was able to in my debate lol Congratulations to Katerri I think you were great

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  4. pash<3May 10, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    i liked this debate it was a good one. i am surprised that katerri didnt blow up. i thought that both debaters were great but i knew that katerri was gonna win cause shes a great debater.

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  5. olivias.2012May 12, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    I liked this debate a lot. CONGRATS Katerri!!!!! I thought that they both were going to get mad and blow up, but I very surprised!!!!!

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  6. ςhαηηοηMay 12, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I liked this debate. Kind of quiet but good if you listened. Katerri had good points and her rebuttal and cross examination was good. But could have been better. Daisey had some good points and rebuttal could of had more. CONGRATS Katerri!

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  7. Jankai MulbahMay 12, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    i like how there was no yelling and screaming and katerri backup all her evidence and her cx was good Daisey did good too.

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  8. Pedro PiresMay 14, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Daisey I didn't know you were very prepar , good job Katerii , you very quite but smart

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  9. David RMay 14, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    This debate was ok but it bored me out i think that daisy did good and kateri too but i dont know

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  10. Andrea M.May 14, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    I liked this debate a lot. They were a little quiet, but if you listened it was really good. They both had good points and they're both very smart.

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  11. jamicMay 14, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    GET EM DAISEY!!! wow wat a debate. Two freinds bashing heads like that. what a good debate. i believe Katerri traped daisey with one of her main points. Overall that debate was heated.

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  12. UnknownMay 14, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    I agree with Andrea. This debate was quiet yet SMART! Ms. Gold

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  13. CabreccaMay 15, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    I really liked this debate.

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  14. MierraMay 15, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    This was a very good debate! I really enjoyed Katerri's speech!

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  15. Katerri (ka tear ree)May 15, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    wow thanks=) but i really thought i was going lose. im glade that i got to debate daisy because she's so smart and doesnt yell.

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  16. Sister E. GrimMay 20, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I liked this debate but I think you could have both been LOUDER!!! Way way LOUDER, it was one of the quietest debates so far but still good and worth the time!

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  17. Chelsea N.May 21, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Yall both honestly did good, because you guys were polite and handled eachother really well. Congrats Katerrii.

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