Final Speeches - teams Date: Objectives Take notes on the difference between team and individual speeches. Take notes or how to refute. Form teams, give students topics and have them battle with speeches after mid-term for grades. When teams are formed – they shall come up with and divide aspects of the argument between each other. Warm-up – refute this statement – write 2-3 points. The point of school is to get into Trinity College Dublin.

Teams roles Same structure: Introduction PARAGRAPH, definition PARAGRAPH, referencing the importance of the topic, clear points backed up by evidence and research and a summarising/recommendation conclusion. The team leader goes first – only he defines the debate title for the team. He introduces everyone’s points from the team (by name) and gives a single well explained point himself. Second and third teammate – only define what is relevant to their two points (each), must listen to and refute other teams. Last teammate – Gives his own point, refutes and most importantly summarises his entire teams points (by name).

How to refute Step One: Clearly signal or identify which of your opponents arguments you are responding to. Have premade anticipatory statements ready if you can’t refute your opponent. Step Two: After articulating your opponents position, state a clear, articulate counter-claim. Step Three: Support your claim with evidence, referring to your point or referring to a teammates point. You may also point out logical flaws. Step Four: Summarize the difference in your and your opponents views.

Example (Signalling) My opponent argued that the death penalty deters crime. (State) In fact, the death penalty increases crime. (Support) According to a nationwide study conducted by Professor Wiggins in 2002, violent crime has increased in states with the death penalty while crime has decreased in states without the death penalty. (Summarize) If this study is true, then the central justification for the death penalty has no merit. My opponent is wrong.

Teams The teams on the next slide are based on your enterprise groups. They are subject to change for the next five minutes, depending on behaviour. Raise hands to inform me of groups I do not know of and then move seats accordingly.

Debate Topics Groups in Section One Democracy is the best form of government. Groups in Section Two Space exploration is a waste of time. Groups in Section Three Celebrities should not be role models. You will need 6 individual, well thought out and explained ideas per team. (1,2,2,1)

Write the OUTLINE of a speech, using the structure Add facts by 1) asking ‘named adults’, 2)‘named websites’ and/or 3) ‘named books/documents’ Introduction – formal, what are you discussing today (point 1,2,3) and why? One Paragraph Point One – what is it. Explain it with examples, anecdotes and/or facts. Ask rhetorical question. Paragraph Definition – define what your talking about? WHY SHOULD I CARE? Use a metaphor or simile. One Paragraph Point Two and Three – New Paragraphs, more than one line long. Repetition, hyperbole, refuting, etc. Reference – who does this affect, what might people say? Why is it important? Add to Paragraph 2 Conclusion – Summary, final thoughts, recommendations, and formal ‘Thank you for listening’.