Where Was Elliot During Library Time?: Day 5 In The Life Of ATM

Today began the exact same way every day thus far has begin: with another wonderful flow drill, pulled from the former cases of Mr. Abell! All students were thoroughly excited. Post-flow drill, Mr. Melin, Mr. Abell, and Miss Thompson gave a stunningly magnificent, if I (Mr. Abell) do say so myself, on the refutation contained in the first negative constructive speech. Then, students proceeded to read their cases to the lab, and each other lab member took turns tearing them apart, hopefully improving the case itself, refutation ability, and lowering self esteem. Shout out to the ENTIRE LAB for willingly offering to read a case and/or get up in front of everyone to tear down their labmates cases! After lunch, the lab proceeded to the library where the students learned of their new assignment: to block, or think of answers to, two affirmative and two negative arguments, and write out their answers in a specified format. That took up most of the students time in the library in the afternoon, among various case upgrades and research. Finally, the day concluded with students independently working on whatever they needed to clear up for the day, working with lab leaders waiting to be utilized in the lobby of Bruce. Practice rounds begin Sunday, so hopefully everyone in the MTA lab will be ready!!