{"id":10218,"date":"2023-11-16T11:29:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T11:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.tiu.edu.iq\/elt\/?p=10218"},"modified":"2023-12-03T07:50:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T07:50:40","slug":"exciting-announcement-for-elt-2-students-midterm-debate-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/education.tiu.edu.iq\/elt\/exciting-announcement-for-elt-2-students-midterm-debate-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcement for ELT 2 Students: Midterm Debate Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dear ELT 2 Students,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are thrilled to announce an engaging and intellectually stimulating midterm project for our class: a debate competition! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your language skills, critical thinking, and persuasive abilities in a lively and dynamic setting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date<\/strong>: 20th November 2023<br \/>\n\u23f0 <strong>Time<\/strong>: 10:00 AM<br \/>\n\ud83d\udccd <strong>Venue<\/strong>: Room 215<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This debate will not only be a platform for you to articulate your thoughts and arguments effectively but also a chance to listen, respond, and engage with diverse perspectives. It\u2019s a perfect blend of learning, competition, and fun!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We encourage all ELT 2 students to participate with enthusiasm and bring their best to this debate. It&#8217;s not just about winning; it&#8217;s about learning, growing, and enjoying the process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Looking forward to seeing your impressive debating skills in action!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Academic Debate Midterm Instructions <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Teams<\/strong>: 10 groups, each has 4 students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talking Time<\/strong>: Each student talks for 2 minutes. Each group gets 1 extra minute to finish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Until the End<\/strong>: Everyone must stay for all the debates. It&#8217;s part of your grade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grades<\/strong>: You get your own grade, not a group grade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Who Talks When<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>First, someone from the &#8220;yes&#8221; team talks, then someone from the &#8220;no&#8221; team.<\/li>\n<li>This keeps going until everyone has talked.<\/li>\n<li>At the end, one person from each team talks for 1 minute to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How Long to Talk<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>You can talk for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Your group gets 1 more minute at the end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>What to Say<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Talk about things that are true and fit the topic.<\/li>\n<li>Be clear and try to make good points.<\/li>\n<li>Be nice and don\u2019t say mean things.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be Nice<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Always be nice to the other team and the judges.<\/li>\n<li>No yelling or saying bad things about others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using Notes<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t read from your phone or tablet.<\/li>\n<li>You can have paper notes to help you remember.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grades<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>You need to be there for all the debates.<\/li>\n<li>Your grade is about how well you talk and make points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How We Decide Who Did Well<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The judges look at what you say, how you say it, and how you work as a team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>After Talking<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Listen to others and be respectful.<\/li>\n<li>Join in if there\u2019s a talk after the debates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Learn a lot about your topic.<\/li>\n<li>Practice talking for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Be clear and try to make good points.<\/li>\n<li>Think about what the other team might say.<\/li>\n<li>Work with your team to do well together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Academic Debate Rubric for EFL Learners (CEFR A2-B1 Level)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Total Points: 100<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Each main section is worth 20 points.<\/li>\n<li>Each criterion within a section is worth 4 points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Content and Relevance (20 Points)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Topic Relevance (4 Points)<\/strong>: Directly addresses and stays relevant to the topic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understanding of Subject (4 Points)<\/strong>: Shows a clear understanding of the subject matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting Evidence (4 Points)<\/strong>: Uses examples or evidence to support arguments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depth of Content (4 Points)<\/strong>: Provides depth and insight in arguments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accuracy of Information (4 Points)<\/strong>: Information presented is accurate and factual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language Use and Vocabulary (20 Points)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grammar and Accuracy (4 Points)<\/strong>: Uses grammatically correct sentences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vocabulary Range (4 Points)<\/strong>: Demonstrates a good range of vocabulary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pronunciation and Clarity (4 Points)<\/strong>: Speech is clear and easily understandable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fluency (4 Points)<\/strong>: Maintains a steady flow of speech.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language Complexity (4 Points)<\/strong>: Attempts more complex sentence structures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clarity and Structure of Arguments (20 Points)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Logical Sequencing (4 Points)<\/strong>: Ideas are presented in a logical order.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clarity of Points (4 Points)<\/strong>: Arguments are expressed clearly and concisely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Linking of Ideas (4 Points)<\/strong>: Effectively uses transitions to connect ideas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on Topic (4 Points)<\/strong>: Consistently maintains focus on the topic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rebuttal Strength (4 Points)<\/strong>: Effectively addresses and counters opposing views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engagement and Interaction (20 Points)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Active Participation (4 Points)<\/strong>: Engages actively in the debate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Listening and Responding (4 Points)<\/strong>: Shows good listening skills and responds appropriately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respect for Others (4 Points)<\/strong>: Demonstrates respect for other speakers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaboration with Team (4 Points)<\/strong>: Works effectively with team members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handling Counterarguments (4 Points)<\/strong>: Skillfully handles counterarguments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presentation Skills (20 Points)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eye Contact and Body Language (4 Points)<\/strong>: Uses effective non-verbal communication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Voice Clarity and Modulation (4 Points)<\/strong>: Voice is clear, well-modulated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Management (4 Points)<\/strong>: Uses allotted time effectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audience Engagement (4 Points)<\/strong>: Keeps the audience engaged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidence and Poise (4 Points)<\/strong>: Presents with confidence and maintains composure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Scoring Guide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4 Points<\/strong>: Excellent &#8211; Exceeds expectations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3 Points<\/strong>: Good &#8211; Meets expectations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2 Points<\/strong>: Satisfactory &#8211; Meets some expectations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1 Point<\/strong>: Needs Improvement &#8211; Below expectations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>0 Points<\/strong>: Not Demonstrated &#8211; The criterion was not demonstrated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-10218 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-fusion-600'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"topics with teams\" data-caption=\"Life Skills Project\" 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portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"1\" data-caption=\"Team 1\" href='https:\/\/education.tiu.edu.iq\/elt\/exciting-announcement-for-elt-2-students-midterm-debate-project\/1-10\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1067\" data-src=\"https:\/\/education.tiu.edu.iq\/elt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-600x1067.png\" class=\"attachment-fusion-600 size-fusion-600 lazyload\" alt=\"Tishk International University | ELT education Department\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10222\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/education.tiu.edu.iq\/elt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/education.tiu.edu.iq\/elt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-200x356.png 200w, https:\/\/education.tiu.edu.iq\/elt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-400x711.png 400w, https:\/\/education.tiu.edu.iq\/elt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/education.tiu.edu.iq\/elt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-600x1067.png 600w, 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