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Up For Debate

Up For Debate. It’s not just an argument! . What is DEBATE? . Debate is a formal type of argument. There are several forms of debate, but all include guidelines that make sure everyone has a chance to speak their minds. TOPIC. Every debate has a topic .

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Up For Debate

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  1. Up For Debate It’s not just an argument!

  2. What is DEBATE? • Debate is a formal type of argument. • There are several forms of debate, but all include guidelines that make sure everyone has a chance to speak their minds.

  3. TOPIC Every debate has a topic. This should be a pretty specific topic statement, not a question! “Cell phones should not be allowed in school.” “School should start at 10am and end at 5pm.” A debate is most interesting when it is on a topic that people disagree about!

  4. What do you think? As each topic appears, give a thumbs up if you think it’s a good topic for a debate or a thumbs down if you think it would make for a bad debate.

  5. What do you think? Cell phones should not be allowed in schools. This is a good choice for a debate topic because… … it is specific. … it is controversial (not everyone agrees).

  6. What do you think? I love animals. This is a poor topic for a debate because… … it isn’t specific! … it isn’t controversial (there is no disagreement)!

  7. What do you think? Making healthy food choices is good for you. This is a poor topic for a debate because… … while it is specific, it isn’t controversial!

  8. What do you think? Mr. X is the best candidate for President. This is a good topic for a debate because… … it is specific! … it is controversial!

  9. TWO SIDES Every debate has two sides. AFFIRMATIVE This side says that the topic statement is correct. NEGATIVE This side says that the topic statement is wrong.

  10. STRUCTURE Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example: A speaker makes the argument that supports the debate topic. Affirmative Argument

  11. STRUCTURE Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example: The negative side asks the affirmative side questions about their argument. Affirmative Argument Cross Examination

  12. STRUCTURE Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example: A speaker makes the argument that goes against the debate topic. Affirmative Argument Cross Examination Negative Argument

  13. STRUCTURE Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example: The affirmative side asks the negative side questions about their argument Affirmative Argument Cross Examination Negative Argument Cross Examination

  14. STRUCTURE Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example: The affirmative side “rebuts” the negative side’s argument. Affirmative Argument Cross Examination Negative Argument Cross Examination Affirmative Rebuttal

  15. WAIT!! What does it mean to “rebut”something?? A rebuttalis when one side gives evidence that disproves an argument made by the other side of the debate.

  16. STRUCTURE Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example: The negative side rebuts the affirmative argument. Affirmative Argument Cross Examination Negative Argument Cross Examination Affirmative Rebuttal Negative Rebuttal

  17. STRUCTURE Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example: The affirmative side gets one last chance to make a rebuttal. Affirmative Argument Cross Examination Negative Argument Cross Examination Affirmative Rebuttal Negative Rebuttal Second Affirmative Rebuttal

  18. How long it is all supposed to take… Builds the main argument for each side! Asks questions about each side’s statements! Each side defends its arguments with more evidence and shows how the other side’s evidence is faulty

  19. Why debate at all? • Debate helps us learn more about topics. When we listen to two people debate, we learn both arguments. • Debate helps us explore topics ourselves. When we participate in debate, we are forced to learn about both arguments and examine our own opinions.

  20. Most Importantly… As United States citizens we have the right to express and defend our position. It is also our responsibility to be informed. It’s not that way in all countries… Can you imagine what it would be like if you couldn’t speak your mind?!

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