1. { Public Forum debate The In’s and Out’s!

2.  The opening argument is similar to the introduction in an essay. Come up with a thesis as a team to continue to support with evidence throughout the debate. Introduce the argument with a grabber. Opening arguments

3.  When you begin the argument, create a smooth transition from point to point. Try to avoid a choppy presentation. This is where notecards and practicing will come in handy! While you’re presenting arguments

4.  Give the opening argument for the point of view assigned.  Team A and B will be decided with a flip of a coin. Speaker 1 – Team A

5.  This is the first rebuttal, each team will be given ample time to create an on-the-spot counter argument.  Each team must come prepared with annotations and notes to support the counter arguments with evidence. Rebuttal 1 – Team B

6.  This will be the opening argument for Team B. Each argument needs to be a continuation of the opening argument.  Ex: The opening argument includes the general thesis for the entire argument for or against. Then, each argument to follow are the sub-topics and details to support the thesis. Speaker 1 – Team B

7.  This is Team A’s first rebuttal. Each team will continue in this pattern until the closing arguments.  REMEMBER – you are trying to convince your “audience” (myself and Mrs. Schultz). Rebuttal 1 – Team A

8.  Each team will be given 3 minutes at the end of the debate to wrap up everything they presented. No new information is presented; however, you need to use evidence already presented to close out the argument.  This is similar to the conclusion to an essay. Restate the thesis of the team you are on and leave a clincher to keep the audience thinking. Closing argument

9.  When you use evidence in a debate, there are 3 steps:  1.) Mention the source of the evidence.  2.) Mention the scientists who conducted the research/gave the evidence  3.) Mold the evidence into an argument. It is easier to first write down your evidence and argument separately, then mold them together. Using your evidence in the debate