ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES
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The Great Debate! A debate is a formal discussion in which teams present opposing arguments on a set topic. Who is involved? The chairperson controls the debate eg seating, introduction, calls the meeting to order. The affirming team presents the proposal and argues to support it. The negative team tries to disprove the proposal and argues against it. The adjudicator uses a marking sheet to decide which team has presented the most convincing argument. The timekeeper keeps track of the time and rings a bell to show when the speaker’s time is up. Researchers may help your team members prepare their argument. Debating Conventions Strict order of speaking Set jobs for each team member Chairperson has control of the team and the audience. Set times for each speech A point of order can be made if the opposition breaks a rule or represents you Interjections may be allowed Information is tabled. Words Meanings Interjection Point of order Leader’s reply Negative Definition Opposition Peroration Affirmative Rebuttal Moot An abrupt interruption by the other team Formal claim that rules are being broken Final speech given by each leader The team disagreeing with the moot An explanation of a word or phrase Members of the opposing team Summing up of the main points as part of the conclusion to a speech The team agreeing with the moot Arguments backed up with evidence against the opposition’s case The proposition or idea which is being debated Speaking Order Affirmative 1st Affirmative Speaks first and also gets to speak again for the leader’s reply -introduction -definition -team plan and tasks -own segment of team argument -summary of own segment -peroration 2nd Affirmative Speaks third - introduction - rebuttal - own segment of argument - segment summary - peroration - responsible for major part of the team case 3rd Affirmative Speaks fifth - introduction - rebuttal - own segment of team argument - peroration 1st Negative Leader’s Reply Speaks seventh - Rebuttal - Case summary - peroration Negative 1st Negative Speaks second, also gets to speak again for the leader’s reply - introduction -definition -team plan and tasks -own segment of team argument -summary of own segment -peroration 2nd Negative Speaks fourth - introduction - rebuttal - own segment of argument - segment summary - peroration - responsible for major part of the team case 3rd Negative Speaks sixth - introduction - rebuttal - own segment of team argument - peroration 1st Affirmative Leader’s Reply Speaks eighth - rebuttal - case summary - peroration - strong conclusion The Three-Meeting System Meeting One Brainstorm subject Check key words in dictionary Interpret the moot – consider both sides Recognise areas of “ignorance” Divide tasks among team for research Meeting Two · Report back · General discussion · Formalise definition · Plan attack/theme · Divide subject sections · Brainstorm opposing arguments Meeting Three · Each debater presents case · Discuss rebuttal · Check teamwork Polish up those arguments for the big event!
The Great Debate!
A debate is a formal discussion in which teams present opposing arguments on a set topic.
Who is involved?
Debating Conventions
Words
Meanings
Interjection
Point of order
Leader’s reply
Negative
Definition
Opposition
Peroration
Affirmative
Rebuttal
Moot
An abrupt interruption by the other team
Formal claim that rules are being broken
Final speech given by each leader
The team disagreeing with the moot
An explanation of a word or phrase
Members of the opposing team
Summing up of the main points as part of the conclusion to a speech
The team agreeing with the moot
Arguments backed up with evidence against the opposition’s case
The proposition or idea which is being debated
Speaking Order
1st Affirmative
-introduction
-definition
-team plan and tasks
-own segment of team argument
-summary of own segment
-peroration
2nd Affirmative
- introduction
- rebuttal
- own segment of argument
- segment summary
- peroration
- responsible for major part of the team case
3rd Affirmative
- own segment of team argument
1st Negative Leader’s Reply
- Rebuttal
- Case summary
1st Negative
2nd Negative
3rd Negative
1st Affirmative Leader’s Reply
- case summary
- strong conclusion
The Three-Meeting System
Meeting One
Meeting Two
· Report back
· General discussion
· Formalise definition
· Plan attack/theme
· Divide subject sections
· Brainstorm opposing arguments
Meeting Three
· Each debater presents case
· Discuss rebuttal
· Check teamwork
Polish up those arguments for the big event!
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