Dear Debaters,

As readers, you have a lot of evidence to weigh. You collect that evidence, put it together, figure out what’s most important and grow theories about the characters and story. Another reader might disagree with you, but that’s okay. What’s important is that your ideas are grounded in the text and defensible.

Today we’ll have some debates about Tiger Rising. You will come up with questions to debate, take a stance, and find evidence to support it. It’s an important skill you’ll use throughout your life.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck