By Elissa Berkowitz – Reading Teacher/Coach     IS 62 Ditmas, Brooklyn, NY

The following list enumerates the many essential critical thinking and presentation skills that are developed by “The Great Debate” project:

	abstract thinking
	analytical thinking
	citizenship/ethics/etiquette
	clarity
	compare/contrast
	cross-examination/questioning
	point of view
	distinguishing fact from opinion
	identifying bias
	language usage
	organization
	personal vs. political values
	persuasion
	predicting
	preparation / presentation
	public speaking
	research
	teamwork/cooperation