Debating

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Debating

Structure

Opening:

Which side are you on? 1 minute

Introductory Remarks Team A / Team B (2 min each)

– first arguments; in turns

Preparation rebuttal: (2 min)

Rebuttal Team A / Team B (2/3 min each)

– response to first arguments; in turns

Open discussion (simultaneous) (5 min)

– interactive discussion of the introduction and rebuttal points

Preparation conclusion (1 min)

Conclusion (2/3 min each)

– restatement of the strongest arguments from all previous stages; in turns

Audience chooses the winner

End

Democratic candidates' debate: Opening statements - ABC News

While watching:

1) Who was convincing? Can you give a reason why?

2) Who was less convincing? Why?

3) Who delivered the best opening statement in your opinion?

4) Who delivered the worst statement in your opinion?

Who did it best?

Joe Biden

Cory Booker

Pete Buttigieg

Julian Castro

Kamala Harris

Amy Klobuchar

Beto O'Rourke

Bernie Sanders

Elizabeth Warren

Andrew Yang

Why?

Write an opening statement for/against:
The VAR should be reversed
Classes in 6VWO should be optional

Mini debate

Form duos

Research the topic “No phones in school” – 10 minutes

Write an opening statement for and against – 10 minutes

Teacher makes groups of 4 – coin flip

Take turns for your 1 minute opening statement

Use 1 minute to discuss your rebuttal in duos

Rebuttal – 1 minute per duo

Write closing statement – 5 minutes

Take turns for 1 minute closing statement

Opening statement for

Opening statement against

Closing statement