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I love this kind of group work so much because this memory will be cherished by all of the classes. Debate is the activity requires not only preparation but also reaction on the spot, during which I know what a team is. Everyone in our group was trying so hard to make our work connected, and through cooperation we all made great progress. As to the topic, I learned a lot about ADA and service animal, and finally build my own perspective and stance towards this controversial issue. Cool!

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Dear Dr.Racines,Kate and my lovely classmates, I love debating as it is a process of brainstorming and exchanging different ideas, so we are listeners also debaters. The debate we did is so great. Because of it, I got the chance to listen to my classmates’ excellent thoughts and express my own thinking. During this practice, I was inspired and it thrilled my expression skills. I’ve learned a lot! Thank you all. Fight on！
-Kiki

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I was so impressed by how we could complete this debate in such an inspiring way! This was actually my first time participating in a debate. After I’ve seen my classmates’ performance, I felt that there were many things I could learn from them for me to do better in a future debate during the program. I also gained some new ideas from both sides I didn’t think of before the debate. Overall, it was a great and meaningful experience for me!

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I am so impressed with your reflections here. I am thrilled that you took away so much and that you enjoyed the debates. I know each project we challenge you with awakens something new in each of you and supports your thinking about what's possible in education today. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and effort. You are HALFWAY throuuthe program! Look how far you've come. Keep pushing until the end and when we are done...look back at all you have learned and accomplished. Fight on! ✌🏼✌🏼 - Dr. Racines

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Today's debate is fascinating and very interesting. I am very grateful to the active participation of each classmate. From the performance of my group members, I feel the power of unity. In the collective, we assign tasks according to each person's strengths so that everyone's ability can be exerted. Team members can help each other, correct each other, and make progress together. From the opponent's debater, I saw full preparation and innovative ideas like magic. Actually, before the debate, I thought that the subject of this debate was more beneficial for us, but the opponents did an excellent job. Using the innovation and connecting sight scene, they found many problems that we did not consider. And that is the reason why the debate is stimulating and fierce, and the two sides have come back and forth.
However, I believe that through this debate, this topic has no absolute positive or negative views, because all parties have specific reasons from different angles. I think that the purpose of the debate is not to distinguish right or wrong but to learn views of both sides and to rethink more dialectically. Being a neutral mind, with its own thoughts, is also a big step forward.
-Tommy

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This morning's debate was my first debate in English. It's really cool! With my brilliant team member, we discussed topics together, made brainstorm together, and helped each other. The power of cooperation is great! Our opponents were also honorable, and their ideas wre very creative and thought-provoking. I was deeply impressed by many of my classmates during the free debate. They are smart and quick-witted. Awesome! I really enjoy doing this with my teachers and friends and look forward to the next time
Shuai

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I grow up in the doctrine of golden mean of the Confucius, thus it is kind of hard for me to speak it out loud to the public and argue with somebody else in China. However, I realized today that debate is totally different from quarrel. Everyone shows their respect to others, and everyone expresses themselves in a logical way supported by sound evidence. During the preparation, the process of debate and the final reflection, I also had the strong feeling of how powerful a team could be. Everyone is doing awesome, and I want to say that today is memorable in my life. I appreciate a lot!        - Tina

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The debate held in the morning was unforgettable and impressive. This was my first time to be an English debater. At the beginning, I felt really nervous; during the debate, I sort of enjoyed it; at the end, I thought it was worthwhile that I gave a try. Plenty of ideas and opinions put forward by my classmates are thought-provoking. Sharing ideas with each other, especially by debating, is one of the effective ways to learn and to remember knowledge. Besides, I think activities such as debating or leading discussion can practice both CALPS and BICS. I really enjoy the time and collaborations we have in this classroom.

- Kathleen

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Can not believe we are almost on the half way of our amazing journey! Every day for me is an impressive and mind-blowing adventure. I do appreciate my awesome teachers and my classmates, you guys' thoughts and experiences motivated me a lot. Also, this is the first debate in my life, while collaborating with my team members, I gradually felt confident and join in the debate. Such a memorable experience and hope to have it again!
-Taylor

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Today's debate is my first English debate in my life. Although it only last in a short time, it gave me a overall picture of what debate it is. Within the rules, everyone needs to participate in this kind of battle and try to win this battle for your team. I think the summer program teaches me a lot and assists me to learn not only academic knowledge but also team collaboration and so on. Apart from the instructor, peers are also a very important learning source and we should value about it.
-Alex

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Debates are always a difficulty for me. I once said that I'd rather run for 10 miles than doing a debate. But today's debate was quite easy, less intense. It did not make me feel uncomfortable. I find that whether we are for or against the topic, we can all learn more about it. Because teamwork require me to work hard on it.
-- Morgana

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I used to participate in debates and the one we had together is one of the most impressed and amazing one. I felt the sense of belonging and unity when my team did brainstorm, and I am really proud of having you did the great statements! Also,I heared creative and articulate formal rebuttle; I learned about more comprehensive points in our free debate, I know all of us did put the effort, and I really apprieciate that! Of caurse, Kate's comment and opinions did deepen my thought, it is not easy to balance equality and equity in different
situation.Thank you for letting me know this! Wish everybody fight on!
-Nancy

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Definitely, I will never forget our today's debate because this was the first time I participated an English debate. And of course, all of my classmates, excellent teammates as well as brilliant rivals, worked hard on analyzing the topic, collecting evidence, and searching information and finally, we present an awesome debate which makes today's morning special and memorable for me. After the debate, Kate's teaching about "equity" and "equality" inspires me  a lot and makes me rethink about the topic which is a kind of reflection I think. With today's experience, I believe we can do it better next time!
- Joey

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I really enjoy the debate this morning. This is not the first debate I’ve ever had but this is the one that I enjoy the most. During preparation, our group members worked together to make our contentions strong enough and we collected data and evidence from articles and the internet. This is a process to make us think deeply about this topic. Besides, our opponents put forward their contention from different angels which is surprising and we got a lot of inspiration from them. Looking forward to having more exciting group work.
- Serena

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I've never done any debate before. At first, it's like a challenge to me. However, I learned a lot from my teammates and other classmates. All of you had really clear ideas and unique viewpoints to make this debate really wonderful and enjoyable. In addition, after the debate, we still proceeded discussing the topic. Although everybody stands at different sides, it's still a nice experience to learn from each other. Thank you all of you and teachers for making this class interesting!
-Winnie

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I really enjoy the debate this morning because I think everyone has put a lot effort in preparing. I would like to say thank you to not only my awesome team members, but also our honorable opponents. Thank you everyone for presenting such great ideas with courtesy. I was super excited and thrilled while exchanging thoughts with you. Also, I have learned a lot from Kate's comment. Hope we can have this kind of pleasant experience  again soon.
- Claire

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Their debates were AWESOME! After we did formal debate, students had a chance to share their own opinions in an AUTHENTIC discussion.They are so mindful, thoughtful and articulate! Kate

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Hi Students!! Just because I'm not there with you don't think I'm not wondering how you are doing?! I miss you guys already and cannot wait to see how much you've learned by the time I get back!! You will do GREAT! Keep talking! :)
Fight on! ✌🏼✌🏼
- Dr. Racines