1St Speaker: Draft

Debating 1st Speaker: Draft

Definition Read the topic and provide a definition for all of the key words:

When we are the negative team it is usually best to accept the definition of the topic provided by the affirmative.

Team split The first speaker will talk about:

The second speaker will talk about:

Team theme A brief sentence which describes the approach the whole team will take to the topic.

1st Point Argument

Supporting facts and examples

2nd Point Argument

3rd Point Argument

Conclusion Repeat the topic and the team theme

Now copy your speech onto palm cards for the debate.

Debating 2nd Speaker: Draft

Rebuttal List the main arguments of the opposing team:    Can you think of ways to oppose these arguments?     Remember to try to rebut the argument rather than the example.

Restate the topic and remind the audience of the team theme and split:

1st Point Argument

2nd Point Argument

3rd Point Argument

Debating 3rd Speaker: Draft Rebuttal List the main arguments of the opposing team:       Can you think of ways to oppose these arguments?       Remember to try to rebut the argument rather than the example.

Restate the topic and remind the audience of the team theme and split:

Summary of 1st Speaker Remind the audience of the main arguments provided by the first speaker and try to include different examples:     

Summary of 2nd Speaker Remind the audience of the main arguments provided by the first speaker and try to include different examples:     