{ Public Forum debate The In’s and Out’s!
The opening argument is similar to the introduction in an essay. Come up with a thesis as a team to continue to support with evidence throughout the debate. Introduce the argument with a grabber. Opening arguments
When you begin the argument, create a smooth transition from point to point. Try to avoid a choppy presentation. This is where notecards and practicing will come in handy! While you’re presenting arguments
Give the opening argument for the point of view assigned. Team A and B will be decided with a flip of a coin. Speaker 1 – Team A
This is the first rebuttal, each team will be given ample time to create an on-the-spot counter argument. Each team must come prepared with annotations and notes to support the counter arguments with evidence. Rebuttal 1 – Team B
This will be the opening argument for Team B. Each argument needs to be a continuation of the opening argument. Ex: The opening argument includes the general thesis for the entire argument for or against. Then, each argument to follow are the sub-topics and details to support the thesis. Speaker 1 – Team B
This is Team A’s first rebuttal. Each team will continue in this pattern until the closing arguments. REMEMBER – you are trying to convince your “audience” (myself and Mrs. Schultz). Rebuttal 1 – Team A
Each team will be given 3 minutes at the end of the debate to wrap up everything they presented. No new information is presented; however, you need to use evidence already presented to close out the argument. This is similar to the conclusion to an essay. Restate the thesis of the team you are on and leave a clincher to keep the audience thinking. Closing argument
When you use evidence in a debate, there are 3 steps: 1.) Mention the source of the evidence. 2.) Mention the scientists who conducted the research/gave the evidence 3.) Mold the evidence into an argument. It is easier to first write down your evidence and argument separately, then mold them together. Using your evidence in the debate