The debate in class on March 4th was something that I wasn't expecting, mainly because I thought that it would be a lot easier to debate on biased or unbiased assessments than it turned out to be. I went into the class hoping that I would be on the "yes bias" team, and I was. However, I wasn't expecting the opposing team to have such a strong argument based on statistics and numbers because I wasn't sure how to respond to their points. I also didn't go into the classroom preparing myself to speak so much, mainly because I don't like debates because I don't like debating about things unless it is more one-on-one and personal. As I was chosen to give the opening and closing arguments, I was nervous and fearful that what I had to say wouldn't give much weight to the argument for some reason. Once the debate was finally over I was able to breath easy again and prepare for Jeopardy!. I enjoyed this activity a lot more because I didn't have to argue with anyone on a certain topic but, rather, I just had to share what I knew.
