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🎤 Debating the Unbelievable: Argumentation & Evidence Analysis
Communication / Speech
Grade 9-12
In this lesson, students research and debate well-known conspiracy theories—not to determine their truth, but to practice debate structure, evidence use, and critical evaluation.
Students are paired and assigned opposing roles:
One student affirms the conspiracy theory using any available evidence
One student negates the conspiracy by challenging evidence, logic, and credibility
The goal is to understand how arguments are constructed, how weak evidence can sound persuasive, and why skepticism and verification matter.
Students are paired and assigned opposing roles:
One student affirms the conspiracy theory using any available evidence
One student negates the conspiracy by challenging evidence, logic, and credibility
The goal is to understand how arguments are constructed, how weak evidence can sound persuasive, and why skepticism and verification matter.
Supporting Files
Debating the unbelievable student handout.pdf
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