Debate Day
UMBC Week 2
Esto es un párrafo listo para contener creatividad, experiencias e historias geniales.
Cats are better than Dogs.
Agree or Disagree?
Affirmative
Negative
Yes, cats are better than dogs.
No, cats are not better than dogs. Dogs are better than cats.
Pick a side. Write 3 arguments to support your position.
What makes a good debater?
What makes a bad debater?
Esto es un párrafo listo para contener creatividad, experiencias e historias geniales.
Debate Rules
1. Be Respectful!
2. Have fun!
3. Stay on Topic!
4. Attack the issue, not the team
5. Don't misinterpret or distort the other team's argument
6. Make strong logical arguments.
Debate Structure
Champion
Team 1: Affirmative
Team 3: Affirmative
Winner
Winner
Team 2: Negative
Team 4: Negative
Debate Format
Team Member 1;
- Affirmative Team: Opening Statement - 2 minutes
Team Member 1;
- Negative Team: Opening Statement - 2 minutes
Team Member 2;
- Affirmative Team: Main Argument - 2 minutes
Team Member 2;
- Negative Team: Main Argument - 2 minutes
5 minutes to prepare rebuttal
Team Member 3;
- Negative Team: Rebuttal - 2 minutes
Team Member 3;
- Affirmative Team: Rebuttal - 2 minutes
Team Member 4;
- Negative Team: Closing Statement - 2 minutes
Team Member 4;
- Affirmative Team: Closing Statement - 2 minutes
Audience Votes for the Winner
Debate Topics
War is NEVER justified.
The world be better with only ONE global culture.
Final Round
If aliens are real, would you let them visit Earth?
Speed Round: Preparation: 5 minutes Opening: 1 minute Main Argument: 1 minute Rebuttal: 1 minute Closing: 1 minute
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Debate Day
UMBC Week 2
Esto es un párrafo listo para contener creatividad, experiencias e historias geniales.
Cats are better than Dogs.
Agree or Disagree?
Affirmative
Negative
Yes, cats are better than dogs.
No, cats are not better than dogs. Dogs are better than cats.
Pick a side. Write 3 arguments to support your position.
What makes a good debater?
What makes a bad debater?
Esto es un párrafo listo para contener creatividad, experiencias e historias geniales.
Debate Rules
1. Be Respectful!
2. Have fun!
3. Stay on Topic!
4. Attack the issue, not the team
5. Don't misinterpret or distort the other team's argument
6. Make strong logical arguments.
Debate Structure
Champion
Team 1: Affirmative
Team 3: Affirmative
Winner
Winner
Team 2: Negative
Team 4: Negative
Debate Format
Team Member 1;
Team Member 1;
Team Member 2;
Team Member 2;
5 minutes to prepare rebuttal
Team Member 3;
Team Member 3;
Team Member 4;
Team Member 4;
Audience Votes for the Winner
Debate Topics
War is NEVER justified.
The world be better with only ONE global culture.
Final Round
If aliens are real, would you let them visit Earth?
Speed Round: Preparation: 5 minutes Opening: 1 minute Main Argument: 1 minute Rebuttal: 1 minute Closing: 1 minute