Impact Calculus, Files, and Blocks
Unit 2 begins with debriefing T-1. Student self-reflection and teacher feedback are powerful instructional strategies. Lessons then build on those learnings to develop new skills in preparation for T-2. For novice debaters, we believe the second tournament should limit students to one case, the Aff and Neg core files provided attached to that case, and on-case arguments. This will allow students to focus clash, building well-structured, logical arguments, analyzing opposition arguments and building detailed, direct responses and counterarguments, and organizing for anticipated arguments.
The lessons in this unit will introduce your new students to:
- setting goals based upon judge and coach feedback
- impact calculus
- offensive and defensive strategies
- writing blocks
- organizing files