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Page 2: Classroom door poster to welcome students on the day of the debate
Page 3: Cards for students to choose their preferred topics for debate
Page 4 & 5: Fold these and place them on the tables of each of the sides (affirmative/negative).
Page 6: Student handout which details and outlines the process of the debate
Page 7, 8 & 9: Graphic organizers that students can use to prepare for their debate.
Page 10: List of possible topics students may be interested in.
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Debate Topic Suggestions Write three possible debate topics that would interest you!
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Debate Topic Suggestions
Debate Topic Suggestions
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AFFIRMATIVE
Fold Here & Display On Proper Team’s Table
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NEGATIVE
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DEBATE PROCESS: STUDENT HANDOUTFirst Affirmative Constructive (3 – 5 minutes) Opening statements/arguments Opening - state your name and partner’s name and that you are speaking for the affirmative. Present your thesis statement to show where you are going. Body – Support your case with at least 3 supporting pieces of evidence and reasoning Conclusion - Close your arguments by summarizing your position. First negative constructive (3 – 5 minutes) Opening statements/arguments Opening - state your name and partner’s name and that you are speaking for the affirmative. Present your thesis statement to show where you are going. Body – Support your case with at least 3 supporting pieces of evidence and reasoning Conclusion - Close your arguments by summarizing your position. Second affirmative constructive (3 – 5 minutes) Introduction - Present overview of the debate so far, contrasting affirmative and negative positions. Present a thesis statement to show where you are going Body - Attack the opposition’s philosophy defending your argument and thesis with support. Directly address each of the specific challenges issued by the opposition Conclusion - End by explaining why the opposition should adopt your viewpoint
Second negative constructive (3 – 5 minutes) Introduction - Present overview of the debate so far, contrasting affirmative and negative positions. Present a thesis statement to show where you are going Body - Attack the opposition’s philosophy defending your argument and thesis with support. Directly address each of the specific challenges issued by the opposition Conclusion - End by explaining why the opposition should adopt your viewpoint
First negative rebuttal speech (2 – 3 minutes) Refute the arguments introduced in each, constructive point by point. Attack the opposition’s arguments with an evidenced rebuttal.
First affirmative rebuttal speech (2 – 3 minutes) Refute the arguments introduced in each, constructive point by point. Attack the opposition’s arguments with an evidenced rebuttal.
Second negative rebuttal speech (2 – 3 minutes) - last time the negative side speaks Point out any arguments dropped by the opposition; these are considered your points now (conceded). Remind the judges of your arguments and why they are more important than the opposition’s. Be dramatic in your big picture. Make your audience care! End with a strong appeal to adopt or refute the resolution. Thank the audience and the judge(s)
Second affirmative rebuttal speech (2 – 3 minutes) - last speech! Point out any arguments dropped by the opposition; these are considered your points now (conceded). Remind the judges of your arguments and why they are more important than the opposition’s. Be dramatic in your big picture. Make your audience care! End with a strong appeal to adopt or refute the resolution. Thank the audience and the judge(s)
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Debate Planning: Affirmative
First Affirmative Constructive (3 – 5 minutes):
Use the graphic organizer below to write down some of the main points you want to make in each section of the affirmative constructions
Opening:
Body
Conclusion
Second Affirmative Constructive (3 – 5 minutes):
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Opening:
Body
Conclusion
Debate Planning: Negative
First Negative Constructive (3 – 5 minutes):
Use the graphic organizer below to write down some of the main points you want to make in each section of the negative constructions
Opening:
Body
Conclusion
Second Negative Constructive (3 – 5 minutes):
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Opening:
Body
Conclusion
Debate Planning: Considering The OppositionConsider some of the strong arguments that the opposition may make
during the debate. Write a rebuttal here to prepare for this.
Possible Arguments Made By The Opposition Rebuttals For Each Of These Arguments
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POSSIBLE TOPICS TO CONSIDER Animal testing should be banned.
Single-sex schools are good for education.
The legal driving age should be 18.
Reality TV does more harm than good.
University education should be free.
Junk food should be banned from schools.
The Internet should be censored.
Advertising is harmful.
The drinking age should be lowered.
Marriage is an outdated institution.
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