Classroom Debate

Classroom Debate Rules & Procedures All group members are expected to participate in the research, development, and presentation of your debate position. Preparation will require library or internet research. Only 3 different team members are required to speak.

Classroom Debate Rules & Procedures You will be graded by your peers and myself from a handout Each group will be give a topic by the teacher. See Example of Lincoln-Douglas debate format video from youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5_nAtHh9Xk

Classroom Debate Rules & Procedures Debate Format 4 min Affirmative Presents Arguments 2 min Negative Presents questions about Affirmative arguments 4 min Negative Present Arguments 2 min Affirmative Presents questions about Negative arguments 3 min Affirmative Rebuttal points from Negative Speaker 4 min Negative Rebuttal points from Affirmative Speaker 1 min Position Summary - Pro and Con

Debate Topics Social Media: Is it good or bad for your health Legal Drinking Age Genetic Engineering Plastic Surgery Health Care Reform Physician-Assisted Suicide The Sport of Boxing Vegetarian Diet Performance enhancing drugs in pro sports.