1. Introduction to Debating

2. Q: What is Debating?

3. Debating A Debate is a formal, structured discussion about a controversial issue— usually a social problem—with two opposing sides.

4. The two sides are known as: ProCon

5. The two sides are known as: Pro For Con Against

6. The two sides are known as: Pro For Agree Con Against Disagree

7. Debate Format

8. 5-10 minutes to brainstorm and prepare your opening statement

9. Debate Format 5-10 minutes to brainstorm and prepare your opening statement 1 minute (each side) to give your opening statement

10. Debate Format 5-10 minutes to brainstorm and prepare your opening statement 1 minute (each side) to give your opening statement 10-15 minutes for open debating

11. Debate Format 5-10 minutes to brainstorm and prepare your opening statement 1 minute (each side) to give your opening statement 10-15 minutes for open debating 5-10 minutes to prepare your closing statement

12. Debate Format 5-10 minutes to brainstorm and prepare your opening statement 1 minute (each side) to give your opening statement 10-15 minutes for open debating 5-10 minutes to prepare your closing statement 1 minute (each side) to give closing statement

13. Debate Topics

14. School uniforms?

15. …or NO school uniforms?

16. The right to bear arms… …or gun control?

17. Yes—to foreign investment?

18. …or NO foreign investment?

19. Living together before marriage?

20. …or waiting?