What is Public Forum Debate? Teams of 2 debate one topic. You and your partner will write an Affirmative speech & a Negation Speech A coin toss at the beginning of the debate will determine what side you will debate that day & who will speak first.

Format of the Debate Team A Speaker 1- Prepared Speech Team B Speaker 1- Prepared Speech 4 Min CROSS FIRE (Between A1 & B1) 2 Min Team A Speaker 2– Rebuttal Speech Team B Speaker 2- Rebuttal Speech CROSS FIRE (Between A2 & B2) A1 Summary of Argument B1 Summary of Argument GRAND CROSS FIRE (ALL Speakers) 3 Min A2 Last Shot B2 Last Shot 1 Min

Select Partners and Topics Resolved: Florida schools should adopt the Common Core. Alexis B & Cameron vs. Matt B & Max Resolved: In the United States, colleges and universities should be permitted to pay stipends to their Division I athletes Tyler & Noah vs. John & Matt M Resolved: That, on balance, social networking Web sites have a positive impact on the United States. Evan & Amelia vs. Sydney & Nate Resolved: That merit pay based on student achievement should be a significant component of K-12 teacher compensation in United States public schools. Zach H & Sam vs. Alex G & Chase Resolved: That, when a choice is required for public high schools in the United States, government funding should prioritize vocational education over college preparatory education. Lexi & Dom vs. Dylan & Greg Resolved: Cyberbullying should be a criminal offense. Caleb & Tess vs. Tom & Zach F

Assignment Determine who will write the Affirmative Argument & who will write the Negative Argument.