Debates

the procedures and timers

Debate Procedure• Debaters take the floor, shake hands,

and take their seats• Moderator will read the debate

question being contested and will identify each side of the debate.– Debaters must acknowledge the

moderator and ESPECIALLY the judges in their initial speeches.

Affirmative Side• 1st Speaker– States proposition (thesis of this side’s

position)– Leads into first contention• How their thesis is supported• Backs up thesis with evidence

• Duration 2 Minutes

Negative Side• 1st Speaker– Provides a Rebuttal to the first speaker’s

opening speech– States proposition (thesis of this side’s

position)– Leads into first contention• How their thesis is supported• Backs up thesis with evidence

• Duration 2 Minutes

Affirmative Side• 2nd Speaker• Rebuttal to Negative Side’s opening

position• Leads into Second contention

• How their thesis is supported• Backs up thesis with evidence

• Duration 2 Minutes

Negative Side• 2nd Speaker• Rebuttal to Affirmative Side’s

positions• Leads into Second contention

• How their thesis is supported• Backs up thesis with evidence

• Duration 2 Minutes

Open Discussion• Led by Affirmative side, any of the

debaters can jump in and talk at any time

• 5 minutes

Negative Side• 3rd Speaker– Offers final rebuttals of all affirmative

claims– Last chance to work in a final contention– Gives final persuasive summary

• 2 Minutes

Affirmative Side• 3rd Speaker– Offers final rebuttals of all negative

claims– Last chance to work in a final contention– Gives final persuasive summary

• 2 Minutes

conclusion• Debaters shake hands and return to

their seats

Affirmative Side

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Negative Side

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Affirmative Side

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Negative Side

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Open Discussion

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Negative Side

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Affirmative Side

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reset• Click to return to the beginning of de

bate!