1. Debate
April 12/13

2. For Monday… Review debate flow and proceedures
You will need to hand in:
At least five arguments with sources. (3 for opening, 2 for second speeches)
Opening statement, any counter points you’ve prepared, and Closing/summary.

3. Affirmative Opening
Definitions
3 arguments
2 minutes

4. Negative Opening
Rebuttal
3 arguments
2 minutes

5. Affirmative Second Speech
Rebuttal and rebuild your case
Present the rest of your arguments
2 minutes

6. Negative Second Speeches
Rebuttal/ rebuild your case
Continue to clash
Present the rest of your arguments
2 minutes

7. Open Debate MC will take hands
Ask questions that challenge your opponents case
No personal attacks
5 minutes

8. Negative Closing Final Rebuttal
Summarize your evidence to support your case

9. Affirmative Closing Final Rebuttal
Summarize your evidence to support your case

10. Judges Presentation Eye contact Tone of voice
Did the teams follow the rules (no personal attacks)

11. Judges Content Quality of the arguments Supported with facts
Used legitimate sources (NOT WIKIPEDIA)

12. Judges Strategy Were their counter points logical?
Did their arguments make sense?
Did they demonstrate sound reasoning?
Did they appeal to the emotional responses of the jury?