DEBATE TOPIC
The money spent on the world cup
and associated projects are justifiable.
NOTE: Students are not to read there points or rebuttals but are allowed to use cue cards to help keep their thoughts in order..
What is a debate?
A debate is, basically, an argument. That is not to say that it is an undisciplined shouting match between parties that passionately believe in a particular point of view. In fact the opposite is true. Debating has strict rules of conduct and quite sophisticated arguing techniques and you will often be in a position where you will have to argue the opposite of what you believe in.
A debate is a team effort.
A debate is, basically, an argument. That is not to say that it is an undisciplined shouting match between parties that passionately believe in a particular point of view. In fact the opposite is true. Debating has strict rules of conduct and quite sophisticated arguing techniques and you will often be in a position where you will have to argue the opposite of what you believe in.
A debate is a team effort.
Debating is a team event and it is important that the speakers work together as a team. The TEAM LINE is the basic statement of "why the topic is true" (for the affirmative) and "why the topic is false" (for the negative). It should be a short sentence, presented by the first speaker of each team and used by the other two speakers to enforce the idea of teamwork.
To help you start planning your first debate, here is a really simple debate format you can use:
affirmative side (argues for a point)
negative side (argues against a point)
negative rebuttal (rebuts the affirmative arguments)
affirmative rebuttal (rebuts the negative arguments)
To help you start planning your first debate, here is a really simple debate format you can use:
affirmative side (argues for a point)
negative side (argues against a point)
negative rebuttal (rebuts the affirmative arguments)
affirmative rebuttal (rebuts the negative arguments)
1. Initial Argument --
Team states its position and all the reasons its position is the best one.
This should take no more than 6 minutes. Do NOT rush. Explain each reason fully!
Tone of voice and word choice are extremely important.
2. Rebuttal --
Each team now points out all the weaknesses in the Opponent's argument.
The goal is to show clearly how/why the Opponent's argument is illogical and WRONG!
Again, this should take no more than 3 minutes. Take your time and explain yourself very clearly.
3. Closing Argument --
Team sums up:
Highlights all the strengths of its own argument,
Emphasizes all the weaknesses of its opponent's argument and possibly about the danger of the Opponent's point-of-view.
This should take no more than 4 minutes
DEBATE ORDER
1st Affirmative. (5 minutes)
1st Negative (5 minutes)
2nd Affirmative. (5 minutes)
2nd Negative. (5 minutes)
3rd Affirmative. (5 minutes)
3rd Negative. (5 minutes)
4th Affirmative.(5 minutes)
4rd Negative. (5 minutes)
4rd Negative. (5 minutes)
Note:
Students should be taking notes as the other team is stating their specific arguments to be able to rebut those specific points. It is also important to realize, student should know each side of the main argument and be prepared before hand as to the possible argumentative points that the other team will deliver. The break is only to discuss any possible new points which the team has not considered and to assign each person the specific rebuttal point.
Teams take a 15 minute break to discuss the other teams arguments and prepare a rebuttal for each point.
1st Affirmative rebuttal. (3 minutes)
1st Negative rebuttal. (3 minutes)
2nd Affirmative rebuttal. (3 minutes)
2nd Negative rebuttal. (3 minutes)
3rd Affirmative rebuttal. (3 minutes)
3rd Negative rebuttal. (3 minutes)
4th Affirmative rebuttal.(3 minutes)
4th negative rebuttal.(3 minutes)
Closing Arguments
1st Affirmative closing (4 minutes)
1st Negative closing. (4 minutes)
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