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    Debating involves formally discussing an issue from two opposing points of view. There are normally two sides in a debate with opposing views, and each team aims to convince the other of their perspective. Key skills for debating well include speaking confidently and at an appropriate speed and volume, while varying tone to engage listeners. Debates have structured turns for speakers from each side to present arguments before an adjudicator decides the winning team.

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    Debating involves formally discussing an issue from two opposing points of view. There are normally two sides in a debate with opposing views, and each team aims to convince the other of their perspective. Key skills for debating well include speaking confidently and at an appropriate speed and volume, while varying tone to engage listeners. Debates have structured turns for speakers from each side to present arguments before an adjudicator decides the winning team.

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    What is debating?

    Debating is a form of argument. It is a formal


    way to discuss an issue or a topic.
    What does opposing mean?

    Opposing means in competition with


    something or someone. Both sides in a
    debate have opposing, or opposite
    There are normally two points of view. Each team wants to
    different sides in the debate contest, convince the other side of their point
    each side with of view.
    opposing points of view.
    What is debating?

    When you watch television you are


    sure to see lots of different people
    communicating and engaging in debate.

    Think of politicians in Leinster House. They


    debate different issues affecting our country
    and our people.

    They spend a lot of time debating what should


    be made law. They need to be able to express
    their opinions and argue their point of view in a
    convincing way.

    Being able to convey our opinions in a clear,


    persuasive way is a good skill
    to have.
    What is debating?

    Debating allows us to become


    confident at communicating our opinions in a
    clear, structured way. When we debate, we
    learn to listen to others opinions and think
    about them.

    Why might this be important?


    What is a motion?

    A motion is needed to hold a debate.


    A motion is an idea that someone
    can argue for or argue against.

    An example of a motion might be, ‘Schools


    should ban homework’.
    What is debating?

    Those who support (or agree) with


    the motion are called proposers. 

    Those who do not support, or disagree with


    the motion are called opposers.

    Both teams normally have 2 or 3 speakers,


    with a Captain on each team and then 1 or
    2 other speakers.
    How to run a formal debate:

    1. The Captain of the proposing


    team speaks first.

    2. The Captain of the opposing team speaks


    next.

    3. Then the second speaker on each team


    speaks in turn followed by the third on both
    teams.

    4. The captain on both teams summarise their


    arguments.

    5. Adjudicators or the audience at the debate


    decide the winning team.
    How do we layout the room for a debate?

    Chairperson and Time Tea


    fo r n m
    m o Keeper the aga
    Tea moti mo inst
    ti o
    the n

    Adjudicator/ Audience
    What skills should I have to
    debate well?

    Confident speaking style


    When we debate, we are aiming to persuade
    others of our point of view.
    To do this, we need to be confident and
    persuasive in the way we speak.

    Speaking speed 
    Try not to speak too slowly or too quickly. We
    need people to understand what we
    are saying.
    What skills should I have to
    debate well?

    Volume
    We must try to speak at a volume that allows
    everyone to hear us.

    Tone
    Try to vary your tone to make it interesting. By
    speaking in a varying tone, listeners will be
    more interested in what we are saying.
    Debating rules

    No interruptions are allowed. You must wait


    your turn to speak.

    You can use notes to help you remember your


    points.

    If you want to speak when it is not your turn,


    you must raise your hand.
    Dos and Dont’s when debating

    Do make eye contact

    Do pause between your arguments

    Don’t read your notes. Try to memorise the


    main points.

    Don’t criticise the other speakers. Criticise the


    argument.
    Do you propose or oppose
    this motion?

    Motion: ‘Winter is the best season


    of the year’.

    or
    Do you propose or oppose
    this motion?

    Motion: ‘Children should get


    pocket money.’

    or

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