We can't help it if we're just really, really ridiculously good looking

We did yet another flowing drill to begin the morning. After listening to Jimmy very assertively read his Affirmative case, Nick gave a negative rebuttal, keeping good focus on the value/criterion. After that, Beena gave a speech on presentation. We learned why we shouldn't go to a debate round trying to stand out like Cher, also focusing on gestures and eye contact. Using Brian's awesome hair, we learned how important it can be to be able to see your eyebrows. As Beena spoke about etiquette, Gidget asked about how to handle a judge who knows your opponent well.

After lunch we finished a debate between Karl and Knarly Nick, where, while we struggled to get to all of the arguments, provided some good clash. We then got to watch Shawnwei and Reena debate an entire round. Jennifer and Shane worked on ensuring an understanding of the flow and improving arguments. Reena provided excellent arguments to most of Shawnwei's case, but Shawnwei tried carefully to defend. We then attempted to have a debate between Wild William and Carrie. Carrie read her Affirmative case attentively while Will defended strongly on the negative! The class then worked collectively to provide rebuttals to William's case.

In the evening, Shane gave a lecture on rebuttals, reminding us of the importance of claim/warrant/impact. The entire class then worked on the rebuttal drill, despite its challenge to many. Jennifer then led the class to discuss blocks on possible arguments that will likely rise in the round. Once we decided a few of us really did the extra on cases, Jennifer went to the library, while Shane continued working on blocks to arguments. Finally, we all met up at the library, tweaking values, criterions, contentions, evidence, etc. for our first round tomorrow!