Debate Slides

Debate Day

UMBC Week 2

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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?

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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