Develop two questions that the historical characters/debaters are responding to. must include 2 new and original questions.
Scene 1: Introduce the cast of characters and the topic being debated.
You can do this before the actual debate begins or the characters can introduce themselves. You must include all six of the following in scene 1.
SCENE LOCATION: Where is this debate happening? Be creative when you imagine the WHERE (also this is where you can incorporate the options re: genre).
TOPIC OF THE DEBATE: Clearly lay out what exactly is the topic under discussion.
SUMMARY OF MAIN ARGUMENTS: Each character should clearly state their main argument.
MODERATOR POSITION: You can include a moderator who may or may not take a side. If they take a side, this character should indicate which perspective is the most persuasive. However, keep in mind that nuanced arguments that effectively appreciate and critique both perspectives will be much stronger than those that simply choose a side.
SUMMARIZE THE FIRST SCENE: By the end of the first scene, it should be clear who the characters are, and what their argument is on the topic you have selected and how exactly they differ.
CITATIONS: You must cite sources here using the primary source documents, the text book, and other course materials. You can also include additional FIU library sources, as long as they are academic articles. However, it is required to first cite course materials, especially the primary sources assigned in this assignment. YOU MUST USE IN-TEXT CITATION OR FOOTNOTES FOR EVERY SINGLE STATEMENT YOU MAKE. THIS IS HOW YOU PROVE THAT YOU USED THE PRIMARY SOURCES PROVIDED WITHIN THE PERUSALL.
Scene 2: Provide historical background and character development.
In this scene, either the moderator can provide historical context or you could include this in narrative section set out from the rest of the dialogue.
You must address all 4 of the following points in scene 2.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Be sure to summarize the historical background thoroughly yet concisely for this issue.
SOCIAL CONTEXT AND INFLUENCES: In what social context were these sources written? How might the social context have influenced the authors perspectives?
CHARACTER’S POSITIONALITY (INTERSECTIONALITY): What are the biographical, personal, ideological, political, socioeconomic, racial, gender, etc. based influences on this character’s point of view on this issue? Find a way to creatively weave personal anecdotes from the character into the dialogue.
CITATIONS: You must cite sources here using the primary source documents, the text book, and other course materials. You can also include additional FIU library sources, as long as they are academic articles. YOU MUST USE IN-TEXT CITATION OR FOOTNOTES FOR EVERY SINGLE STATEMENT YOU MAKE. THIS IS HOW YOU PROVE THAT YOU USED THE PRIMARY SOURCES PROVIDED WITHIN THE PERUSALL.
Scene 3: A summary of the arguments: how do they relate and contrast?
Scene three must contain all 7 of the following points.
SIGNIFICANCE: Each character should elaborate on the problem, the significance and their approach to addressing it.
EVIDENCE: Use specific details from each of the primary source documents you selected to flesh out the characters’ arguments.
ELABORATION: The moderator can jump in to clarify, elaborate, and further analyze the points made by each of the debaters.
CONTRASTS: The moderator and debaters can also explain how the arguments relate, and contrast.
COMMONALITIES: What are the areas of commonality? Think of approach, evidence, claims, problems, thesis, and conclusions.
DIFFERENCES: What are the major differences between these characters’ points of view? Think of approach, evidence, claims, problems, thesis, and conclusions.