Guide to Organizing and Participating in a Debate
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the rules…
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To be
Not to
be
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Speech 1
Speech 1
Debate opens with the
Debate opens with the
affirmative team
affirmative team
(the team that
(the team that
supports the resolution
supports the resolution
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*
)
)
presenting their arguments,
presenting their arguments,
followed by a member of the
followed by a member of the
opposing team
opposing team
.
.
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Resolution: the topic of the debate
Resolution: the topic of the debate
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Begin with BIRT
Begin with BIRT
(Be it
(Be it
resolved
resolved
that…)
that…)
State 3 or 4 supporting
State 3 or 4 supporting
points first
points first
Then elaborate on each
Then elaborate on each
one
one
Plan your strategy ( e.g.,
Plan your strategy ( e.g.,
go from strongest to
go from strongest to
weakest)
weakest)
Recap at the end
Recap at the end
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The first speaker in a
The first speaker in a
debate must make
debate must make
sure that the
sure that the
resolution
resolution
is clearly
is clearly
stated and defined.
stated and defined.
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Speech 2
Speech 2
The second
The second
speaker on the
speaker on the
affirmative team
affirmative team
presents further
presents further
arguments in
arguments in
support of the
support of the
resolution,
resolution,
identifies areas
identifies areas
of conflict, and
of conflict, and
answers
answers
questions that
questions that
may have been
may have been
raised
raised
by the opposition
by the opposition
speaker.
speaker.
(previous part)
(previous part)
Speech 2
Speech 2
The second
The second
speaker on the
speaker on the
opposing team
opposing team
presents
presents
further
further
arguments
arguments
against the
against the
resolution,
resolution,
identifies
identifies
further areas of
further areas of
conflict, and
conflict, and
answers
answers
questions that
questions that
may have been
may have been
raised by the
raised by the
previous
previous
affirmative
affirmative
speaker.
speaker.
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Question the
validity of your
opponents'
constructive
speech
Show their
weakest points
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The rules may include a short recess for
The rules may include a short recess for
teams to prepare their rebuttals.
teams to prepare their rebuttals.
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
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Speech 3
Speech 3
The opposing
team begins
with the
rebuttal,
attempting to
defend the
opposing
arguments
and to defeat
the supporting
arguments
without adding
any new
information
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Speech 3
Speech 3
First
rebuttal of
the
affirmative
team
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Point out the
inconsistencies, absurdities,
and illogical arguments of
your opponents.
Provide the opportunity for
speakers to critique their
opponents' arguments
Absolutely no new
evidence may be presented
during this time
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use humor and / or anecdotes in your speaking.
use examples that help illustrate your position.
make sure your information is
appropriate.
stick to your planned, researched arguments.
thoroughly research your topic and position, the
best start to squashing a rebuttal is a well
researched, well designed presentation.
speak to the audience, not the teacher.
be aware of what your partner(s) plans are.
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be aware of what your partner(s) plans are.
be aware of what your partner(s) plans are.
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Constructive speech
10 min
2.
Cross-examination
10 min
3.
Rebuttal
5 min
Remember:
Remember:
speaking too much or
speaking too much or
not enough weakens your
not enough weakens your
position
position
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Interrupt other
Interrupt other
speakers while
speakers while
they
they
are speaking.
are speaking.
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Use personal
Use personal
attacks towards the
attacks towards the
opposition in your
opposition in your
speech
speech
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Get too personal
Get too personal
or emotional.
or emotional.
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Work alone.
Work alone.
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Use ‘um’ or ‘em;
Use ‘um’ or ‘em;
within the speech.
within the speech.
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Use false facts
Use false facts
within your
within your
speech.
speech.
TIP: the more you practice and
TIP: the more you practice and
plan your speaking, the less
plan your speaking, the less
nervous you will be
nervous you will be
.
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Use inappropriate
Use inappropriate
language or gestures.
language or gestures.
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Include false
Include false
evidence or facts in
evidence or facts in
your speech
your speech
.
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DO recycle information in your closing speech.
Remember:
The closing speaker(s) should sum up
all relevant arguments and rebuttals without
introducing any new information.
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Learn how to organize a debate, establish rules, develop resolutions, prepare arguments, and handle speeches effectively. This comprehensive guide covers everything from team organization to speech structure and critical thinking strategies.
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1 the rules
Develop the resolution to be debated Organize the teams Establish the rules of the debate, including the timelines Research the topic and prepare logical arguments Gather supporting evidence and examples for position taken Anticipate counter arguments Team members plan order and content of speaking in debate 5
Team 1 Team 2 Not to be To be judge 7
Speech 1 Speech 1 Debate opens with the affirmative team (the team that supports the resolution*) presenting their arguments, followed by a member of the opposing team. * Resolution: the topic of the debate 9
Begin with BIRT (Be it resolved that ) State 3 or 4 supporting points first Then elaborate on each one Plan your strategy ( e.g., go from strongest to weakest) Recap at the end 10
The first speaker in a debate must make sure that the resolution is clearly stated and defined. 11
Speech 2 Speech 2 The second speaker on the opposing team presents further arguments against the resolution, identifies further areas of conflict, and answers questions that may have been raised by the previous affirmative speaker. The second speaker on the affirmative team presents further arguments in support of the resolution, identifies areas of conflict, and answers questions that may have been raised by the opposition speaker. (previous part) 13
Question the validity of your opponents' constructive speech Show their weakest points 14
The rules may include a short recess for teams to prepare their rebuttals. (5 minutes) 15
Speech 3 The opposing team begins with the rebuttal, attempting to defend the opposing arguments and to defeat the supporting arguments without adding any new information. 17
Speech 3 First rebuttal of the affirmative team 18
Point out the inconsistencies, absurdities, and illogical arguments of your opponents. Provide the opportunity for speakers to critique their opponents' arguments Absolutely no new evidence may be presented during this time 19
use humor and / or anecdotes in your speaking. use examples that help illustrate your position. make sure your information is appropriate. stick to your planned, researched arguments. thoroughly research your topic and position, the best start to squashing a rebuttal is a well researched, well designed presentation. speak to the audience, not the teacher. be aware of what your partner(s) plans are. 21
1. Constructive speech 10 min 2. Cross-examination 10 min 3. Rebuttal 5 min Remember:speaking too much or not enough weakens your position 24
Interrupt other speakers while they are speaking. Use personal attacks towards the opposition in your speech 25
Get too personal or emotional. Work alone. Use um or em; within the speech. Use false facts within your speech. TIP: the more you practice and plan your speaking, the less nervous you will be. 26
Use inappropriate language or gestures. Include false evidence or facts in your speech. 27
DO recycle information in your closing speech. Remember: The closing speaker(s) should sum up all relevant arguments and rebuttals without introducing any new information. 28
