We go back to school on Wednesday, January 2nd and have debate practice after school until 4:15.   Bring your notes and articles.  We might try a practice debate or two. Look back over recent posts on the blog for topics.

DEBATE PRACTICE
Wednesday, December 19th 2:45-4:15

Be sure you have 2 or 3 points for both Prop and Opp for all 5 topics.
You can type them or hand write them.  Just bring them on Wed. 
Let Mrs. Burek or Mrs. Hoffman know if you can't make it to practice.

FEMA

January 26th 2013 Debate @ Clifton T. Barkalow Middle School (Freehold)

Yes, it is at Barkalow.  Your permission slips say Red Bank, but we are going to Freehold.

Practice: Wednesdays after school 

            December 12th and 19th

            January 2nd, 9th, 16th, and  23rd

Pick up at 4:15 at the main office

Get a permission slip from Mrs. Burek or Mrs. Hoffman.

 

 Topics:

Ban energy drinks.

FEMA’s responsibilities should be handed over to the states.

The caste system was good for Indian Society.

Wikipedia does more good than harm.

The United States should not expand drilling for oil off the East Coast.

    

Wednesday December 5th....debate team meeting until 4:30.
Topics for the January debate are posted outside Mrs. Burek's room.