TEKS: Chapter 110. English Language Arts and Reading See All Teacher Resources

110.60.b.1

(1) Role in society. The student examines the historical and contemporary contributions of debate in decision-making and democratic processes. The student is expected to:

• (A) identify the historical and contemporary use of debate in social, political, and religious arenas;

• (B) examine the role of the forensic progression of discussion, persuasion, and debate in dealing with controversial issues; and

• (C) recognize the role of argumentation and debate as an effective means of analyzing issues, discovering truth, finding solutions to problems, and understanding opposing viewpoints.