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DEBATE

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What is the

Process of a

Debate Contest?

Each team supports their side of the argument using reasons, evidence and logical explanations to convince that it is more reasonable to believe in their side Each team points out the idea(s) that they find unreasonable from the other team and explains why those are wrong The structure of a debate

Constructive

speeches

Rebuttal

Speeches

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How to debate

successfully?

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• (^) Introduction – who are you and what do you stand for?
• (^) Preview – What are the names of the points you are going to

cover?

• (^) Rebuttal – unless you are the first speaker, you’d say “first lets

take a look at what we heard from the previous speaker” and

disagree with their points.

• (^) Point One – “Now onto my points” – Name of your point Explanation (the reasoning – why is your point true and why

does it mean your overall position is right?

Evidence (facts, analogies, examples, imagery or authority to

support your reasoning)

• (^) Point Two – Name, Explanation, Evidence
• (^) Point Three – Name, Explanation, Evidence
• (^) Reminder – remind the audience of the three points you have

Greetings Good morning judges, friends, and Team…! My name is [Your name] - The first speaker of Affirmative/Negative Team We, the affirmative team, firmly support the motion [Name of the topic]. Define key terms Before we get into our arguments, let me define some key terms related to the [topic]. Arguments & Rebuttals Let me discuss our team’s first argument

• (^) Speak out the argument (with explanation and example) Conclusion In conclusion, We as the affirmative side, are strongly in favor of the motion [Topic]. I rest my case! Round 1: Affirmative Team

Greetings Good morning/afternoon, judges, friends, and Team…! My name is [Your name] - The second speaker of Affirmative Team Arguments & Rebuttals Now, let's start with our REBUTTAL. The speaker one of the negative team tried to prove that [their point]. However, we are not convinced. The reason is [your rebuttal] Moving on, I will present our next/second/third argument… To illustrate this argument, we provide the EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE…. Conclusion To conclude, we believe our arguments have fully proven that [Topic]. [Summarize the ideas] Thank you! Round 2: Affirmative Team

Greetings Good morning/afternoon, judges, friends, and Team…! My name is [Your name] - The second/third speaker of Negative Team. Arguments & Rebuttals Now, let's address some points raised by the opposing side and I will present our REBUTTAL. The speaker one of the affirmative team pointed out that [their point]. However, that does not seem convincing to us. The reason is [your rebuttal] Now, let me will present our next/second/third argument… To illustrate this argument, we provide the EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE…. Conclusion To conclude, with our strong arguments have proven that [Topic]. [Summarize the ideas] Thank you! Round 2: Negative Team

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Affirmative side: Example

Good morning, I’m …, The first speaker of the Affirmative Team

We, the Affirmative team, firmly support the motion that “… ”

(Define key terms) Let me discuss our team's first argument. First of

all, … Onto the next point, ... Finally , ... So, that’s why we strongly

believe that uniforms will help make a friendly and united learning

environment. I rest my case!

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• Remember to clearly state what is the point

you want to rebut

• Before your debate, think about what points your

opponents might make and think about ways that

you might rebut that point or ways in which you

could modify your arguments to make them more

defensible.

• Balance your rebuttal part and the part when you

present your main ideas

Debate Language https://www.myenglishpages.com/english/communication-lesson-useful-expressions-for-debating.php https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cambridge-ideas.pdf Tips: https://www.sdstate.edu/students-association/keys-successful-debate

Watch this video to learn more about debate https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=RoqKWI2LBsw&t=2062s 7: