Prepare a Debate
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📋 How the Debate Works1
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Instructions
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Two teams, one debate question.
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Format: opening round (1 minute per person), open discussion (10 minutes), closing round (1 minute per person).
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The sides are drawn after preparation: both teams must prepare arguments FOR AND AGAINST!
Argument 1
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Claim:
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Reasoning:
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Example or evidence:
Argument 2
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Claim:
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Reasoning:
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Evidence:
What Will the Other Side Say?
Argument 1
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Claim:
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Reasoning:
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Evidence:
Argument 2
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Claim:
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Reasoning:
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Evidence:
What Will the Other Side Say?
Fair Debate
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Let others finish, stay on topic, use arguments instead of personal attacks, and respond to the other side
Criteria
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Subject knowledge: Who knew the most?
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Expression: Who spoke clearly and understandably?
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Discussion skills: Who responded to others?
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Persuasiveness: Who made you think?