HOW TO ORGANIZE A DEBATE SPEECH
1. Write your question here:
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2. Type your answer to that question here:
There should be only one answer. Pro or affirmative side answers "Yes."
Con or negative side answers "No."
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3. What are 5 reasons that your answer is true? What arguments support your answer?
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b. ___________________________________________________________________
c. ___________________________________________________________________
d. ___________________________________________________________________
e. ___________________________________________________________________
4. Find quotes and statistics (facts, not emotional pleas) that support your argument and prove that your side is correct.
5. Write a 5 paragraph essay using three of the above reasons. Practice delivering this as a speech. It should take about 2 minutes. PRACTICE!!!
6. Find out as much as you can about the other side and be prepared to tell why that side is wrong.
Debate grading sheet
A score of 4=High. A score of 1=Low.
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Logic of arguments |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Clarity of speech |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Volume of speech |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Eye contact |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Body language (gestures and movements) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Confidence |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Politeness |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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I am convinced that they are right. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Theirs was the better of the two arguments. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |