ALEXANDER THE GREAT?

The GREAT Debate

WHO ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU CONSIDER TO
BE GREAT LEADERS?

WHO ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU CONSIDER TO

BE POOR LEADERS?

WHY? WHAT TRAITS DO THEY EXHIBIT?

INEFFECTIVE LEADER EFFECTIVE LEADER
Controlling Acts as a coach/mentor
Says I Says We
Takes Credit Gives Credit
Inspires Fear Generates Enthusiasm
Intimidating Courageous
Blames Others Takes Responsibility
Doubts Encourages
Indecisive Decisive
Focuses on Personal Interests Focuses on Team Interests
VIDEO
 In your groups, discuss what
evidence supports whether or not
Alexander the Great is a
good leader or a poor leader.
DEBATE RULES
1. In your groups, discuss why Alexander the Great
was an effective leader or an ineffective leader?

2. Research! Find evidence to support your argument.

3. Defend your argument to rest of the class.

Group Roles
1. Scribe (To document findings)

2. Researcher (To find supporting evidence)

3. Researcher (To find holes in opponents arguments)

4. Speaker (To present arguments)

5. Supporters (To motivate teammates)