1. Classroom Debate

2. 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.

3. 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:

4. 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

5. 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.