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Country Facts and Cool (Important) Terms
This country…
 Was hit by a very large earthquake which resulted in a
massive tsunami in 2011, and its economy continues to
improve from the impact.
 In 2013 joined Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations with
Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, the United
States, and others facilitate trade among member
countries.
 Based on its GDP, this country has the 4th largest economy
world wide.
 Though it has a strong production of rice, its economic
weakness lies in its reliance on import of natural resources
from other countries.
Words of the Day 19-11-14
 Recession: a period of temporary economic decline
during which trade and industrial activity are reduced
After the stock market crash in 2008, the US went into
an economic recession.
 Erode: to wear away or become destroyed slowly
 Revenue: income, especially of an organization or
country
The country’s economy eroded during the war because
they lost valuable revenue from tourism.
Source
The World Factbook 2013-14. Washington, DC: Central
Intelligence Agency, 2013.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/index.html
Constructing Logical Arguments
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What is your position overall?
Why do you think that? Think of at least 4-5
different reasons.
Prove it! Find some facts to back up your
assertions.
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If you were on the other side, what would
your main arguments be?
Now think of ways to refute them.
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Use these phrases to Stating an opinion
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In my opinion...
I think that...
I feel that...
I believe that...
It seems to me that...
If you ask me...
I'd say that...
The point is...
As I see it...
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What’s the most important part of debating?
Listen!
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Make sure that you are responding to what the
other person is saying.
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Do NOT talk over each other!
Take note of the most important points the
opposite team makes.
During your turn RESPOND to those points
(don’t just keep reading your list.) –
acknowledge that you were listening to the
other team
Agreeing with Someone
 You're right
 I think so, too
 I agree with you
 You could be right
 That's a good point
 I see what you mean
 That's just what I was
thinking
 I agree entirely
Disagreeing with Someone
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Yes, but...
I'm sorry but I have to
disagree
That's not the point
I can't agree with you there
Up to a point, but...
I'm not sure I quite agree
Well, you have a point there,
but...
I see what you mean, but...
I disagree with you there
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Debates are about discussing opposing sides
of an issue and coming to a consensus
(agreement)
Even when debating be cordial and
respectful
Be reasonable, and come to a compromise
Persuading someone
 You must admit that...
 Do you really believe
that...?
 Don't you think that...?
 Don't you agree that...?
 Wouldn't you say that the
reverse is also true?
Asking for Clarification
 I don't understand what
you mean
 Would you explain that,
please?
 I'm sorry, but I didn't
understand your point.
 Could you give an
example?
 What do you mean by...?
Over the last few decades, technology has
developed substantially. Computers, the
internet, cell phones, music devices,
calculators, and much more have become a
part of our daily lives. While some people
believe that these changes have improved
the world, others believe that technology
does more harm than good. What do you
think?