High School Debate: Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Students will participate in a debate using the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. This could be a verbal, silent, or alley debate. One group will represent the Federalists and be given information relating to their arguments. The other group will act as the Anti-Federalists and be given information relating to their arguments. Provide students time to prepare their arguments either individually or as a team, then commence the debate.
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, integrated civics, civics, teaching idea, American History, debate, speech, listening skills, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Federalists, Anti-Federalists
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Argumentation
Resource Collection: Civics & Debate Initiative Teacher Resources

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