Tinker vs Des Moines Debate Debate Topic: Do students have the right to engage in protests or demonstration at
school? What would be appropriate limits on such activities.
Side of the debate I am on: I agree, students do have the rights to engage in protest.
Directions
-Fill out the graphic organizer below, using your side of the debate, to help prepare
you for your upcoming debate
-Be sure to include:
• Two different reasons
• One piece of evidence from the text per reason
• One piece of evidence from your research per reason
Possible counterarguments for your reasons
Claim:
Evidence:
Evidence: 2(similar protest)Evidence: 2 counterclaim: