By Elissa
Berkowitz – Reading Teacher/Coach IS 62 Ditmas,
Brooklyn, NY
The
following list enumerates the many essential critical thinking and
presentation skills that are developed by “The Great Debate” project:
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abstract thinking
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analytical thinking
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citizenship/ethics/etiquette |
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clarity |
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compare/contrast |
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cross-examination/questioning |
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point of view
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distinguishing fact
from opinion |
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identifying bias |
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language usage
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organization
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personal vs. political
values |
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persuasion
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predicting |
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preparation /
presentation |
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public speaking
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research
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teamwork/cooperation
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