1. Debate Format 1 minute: Pro Team intro statement
1 minute: Con Team intro statement
5 minutes: Pro Team expanded argument with evidence
5 minutes: Con Team expanded argument with evidence
5-10 minutes: Moderated free exchange
1 minute: Pro Team closing statement
1 minute: Con Team closing statement

2. Written work to be turned in
A 1 minute opening statement that introduces, but does not develop the team’s key arguments
At least 3 well developed arguments that support the team’s pro or con stance
A prediction of the opposition’s key one or two arguments and ideas of how to counter those arguments
A 1-minute closing statement that summarizes the team’s position
Background essay questions and pre-bucketing
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