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    The document defines debate as a formal discussion where opposing arguments are considered on a resolution. It outlines key debate terms like affirmative and negative teams, constructive speeches, evidence, cross-examination, and rebuttals. Sample debate topics and formats for Lincoln-Douglas and Parliament debates are provided, with the former focusing on clear speaking and logic and the latter emphasizing persuasion, logic, and humor.

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    ARGUMENTATION AND

    DEBATE CLASS
    What is "debate"?
     To consider something; deliberate.
     To engage in argument by discussing
    opposing points.
     To engage in a formal discussion or
    argument.
    Why debate?
    Important Terms
    Resolution
    Affirmative team (For)
    Negative team (Against)
    Constructive Speech
    Evidence
    Crossfire/ Point of Information
    Rebuttal
    Judges
    Resolution

    also known as the proposition or motion


    Affirmative Negative
    • supports • does NOT
    the support the
    resolution/ resolution/
    motion motion
    prove that • prove that
    the topic the topic
    (resolution) (resolution)
    is a good is a bad
    idea
    idea
    Constructive Speech
    Evidence
    facts
    statistics
    expert quotations
    studies and polls
    real life examples
    anecdotes
    analogies
    Crossfire/ Points of Information
    short questions after/during an opponents
    speech (15 seconds max)
    to clarify points
    expose errors
    get the opponent to admit
    Rebuttal
    an answer to your opponents statements
    and arguments
    prove your opponent's ideas are wrong or
    flawed
    Sample Format:
    Affirmative Negative
    1 Present arguments 1 Listen and take
    notes/ Prepare
    2 Listen and take arguments
    notes/ Prepare for
    rebuttal 2 Present arguments

    3 Present rebuttal 3 Present rebuttal


    Judges
    Debate Topics:
    Smartphones should be banned in school.
    Children should be able to watch
    television more than two hours a day.
    Wearing a bike helmet for all outdoor
    sports (bikes, hoverboards, skateboards,
    etc.) is mandatory.
    Homework should be banned in all
    schools.
    School uniforms should be required.
    Lincoln-Douglas Debate
    • Affirmative VS Negative
    • Format: consists of five speeches and two
    cross-examination periods

     Affirmative Constructive
     Cross-Ex on Aff by Negative
     Negative Constructive
     Cross-Ex on Neg by Aff
     Affirmative Rebuttal
     Negative Rebuttal
     Affirmative Rejoinder/Closing Speech

    • Focus: emphasis on speaking clearly,


    logically, and fluently
    Parliament Debate
    • Government VS Opposition
    • Format: consists of six speeches: four
    constructive speeches and two rebuttal
    speeches
     Prime Minister Constructive
     Opposition Leader Constructive
     Member of Government Constructive
     Member of Opposition Cinstructive
     Leader of Opposition Rebuttal
     Prime Minister Rebuttal

    • Focus: emphasis on persuasion, logic, and


    humor

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