DEBATING

DEBATE ROLES and RULES   Roles  Rules

Opening Statement Presenter:  Gathers the main arguments into an introductory statement.  Does not give specific information; just says "this is true because of A and B and C." 1. WE BELIEVE UNIFORMS SHOULD BE WORN IN SCHOOLS BECAUSE OF A,B,C________________________________________

Topic Presenters:   Present the main arguments for the team.  Each presenter give specific details that prove A and B and C.  (2 or 3) 1 IT HELPS YOU TO DECIDE QUICKLY ON YOUR CLOTHES AS........________________________________________  2.IT IS CHEAPER BECAUSE________________________________________  3. IT AVOIDS BULLYING AS.....________________________________________

Rebuttal Presenters:   Answer the arguments of the other team.  These presenters must take notes as the other team is presenting their arguments and respond to every argument, using specific information to disprove them.  (1 or 2) 1.________________________________________  2.________________________________________

Closing Statement Presenter:  Presents the closing arguments for the team.  Repeats the main idea for this and this and this reason. 1.________________________________________

Debate Rules No put downs.  You must raise your hand if it's not your time to speak.  Teams lose 1 point for each interruption.  Teams lose 1 point for whispering while another speaker is talking. TIMES  Opening statements for both sides = 3 minutes each  Arguments for both sides = 3 minutes each  Rebuttals = 2 minutes each  Closing statements for both sides = 3 minutes each

The Debate Date:  Class:      PRO CON Clear statement of main idea in opening statement  Points  1. 2. 3. Rebuttals Closing statement