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Reinforce fundamentals of evidence comparison.
Apply those fundamentals to selected research from the AUDL evidence packet.
~30-45 min. (depends on squad size)
Paper (5-6 sheets per student)
Pens (1-2 colors per student)
Evidence packet (1 per student)
Review fundamentals of evidence comparison (ABCD), per the AUDL curriculum and video resources.
Select ~5-6 opposing pairs of evidence (depending on squad size).
Example: The 1NC link evidence for a disadvantage may be paired with a 2AC no link card.
Students focus on the content of the evidence, rather than evaluating its quality.
Students are not comparative and focus only on the piece of evidence they have been assigned.
Students discuss the strength of their evidence in relative terms.
To extend the length of this activity, consider having a single-elimination style tournament.
Differentiate feedback.
Focus on content (less experienced).
Focus on strategy (advanced students).