Once you have all the information reads the questions about the rules of debate.
Debate Roles and Rules
Opening Statement Presenter
Gather the main argument into an introductory statement. Does not give specific information;just says"this is true because of A and B and C".
1. ____________________________________
Topic Presenters:
Present the main argument for the team. Each presenter give specific details that prove A and B and C.
1.____________________________
2.____________________________
3.______________________________
Rebuttal Presenters:
Answer the argument of the other team. These presenters must take notes as other team is presenting their argument, using specific information to disprove them.
1._________________________
2.______________________________
Debate Rules
No put downs.
You must raise your hand if it's not your time to speak.
Team lose 1points for each interruption.
Teams lose 1point for whispering while another speaker is talking.
Times
Opening statement for both sides =3minutes each
Argument for both sides=3minutes each
Rebuttal conference=1minutes
Rebuttals =2minutes each
Closing statements for both sides=3minutes
The Debate
Date___________
Class___________
Pro Con
Clear statement of main idea in opening statement points.
1.
2.
3.
Rebuttals
Closing statement
