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We want this!. Rules of Debate. We don’t want this!. What is it?. Structured discussion and contest Used in democratic societies to explore and resolve problems: Board meetings Public hearings Legislative assemblies Clubs and organizations Various structures: Parliamentary
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We want this! Rules of Debate We don’t want this!
What is it? • Structured discussion and contest • Used in democratic societies to explore and resolve problems: • Board meetings • Public hearings • Legislative assemblies • Clubs and organizations • Various structures: • Parliamentary • Robert’s Rules of Order
Our Structure • Two sides: Affirmative (supporting the resolution) and Opposition (against the resolution • Four people per team: • First Speaker • Second Speaker • First Rebuttal Speaker • Second Rebuttal Speaker • Only the first and second speakers may introduce new material. • Rebuttal speakers must re-phrase arguments to provide a stronger argument • Strong arguments are based on evidence, not strength of voice! • Debate will be judged.
Points of Order • Debaters may make "Points of Order" during the other team's presentation. • To make a point of order, a debater stands up, puts out their hand and says, "Point of order." • The person who is speaking at the time may choose to accept the point of order by saying, "Yes." • Or, the person speaking may decline the point of order by saying, "No, thank you." • Points of order are made by the opposing team to emphasize a point, counter what the speaker is saying, or simply to throw the speaker off his or her stride.
Our Structure (cont’d.) Order of Speaking: First Speaker, Affirmative: 5 minutes First Speaker, Opposition: 5 minutes Second Speaker, Affirmative: 5 minutes Second Speaker, Opposition: 5 minutes First Rebuttal Speaker, Affirmative: 3 minutes First Rebuttal Speaker, Opposition: 3 minutes Second Rebuttal Speaker, Affirmative: 3 minutes (if used) Second Rebuttal Speaker, Opposition: 3 minutes (if used) First and Second Speakers research the topic and prepare arguments (in writing) using facts. Their evidence should differ. Rebuttal Speakers have 3 minutes to prepare rebuttals during the debate and may not introduce new facts
Judges • Judges will work with me to develop a judge’s scoring form. • Judges will conduct research to determine the kinds of information debaters should be presenting and sources.
Wrap-up • The debate will be Sept. 27 • Our resolution is: “Schools should issue email accounts to students.“ • Everyone will have a job. • I will make assignments. • Judges: • Develop scoresheet • Research: who should debaters be referencing? What should they be talking about? • Debaters: • Research • Write speakers’ speeches together • REHEARSE! You must come close to your time allowances!