Debate Simulation

Debate Competition

Chairperson

1

2

3

Speaking Area

Adjudicator

3

1

2

Audience

Affi

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team

Op

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team

1ST AFFIRMATIVEDefines the topic

1ST NEGATIVEChallenges the

affirmative definition

2ND AFFIRMATIVE

Defends the affirmativedefinition. 2ND NEGATIVE

Rebuts the affirmativedefinition

3RD AFFIRMATIVE

Defends the affirmativedefinition

3RD NEGATIVERebuts the affirmativedefinition.

Forum debateAims:· To show inexperienced debaters that

debating is as much about a lively and dynamic argument as it is about presenting formal public speeches.

· To take prepared arguments and use them for a debate.

What to do:o We will select two teams with approximately

equal numberso We will Set a topic for debateo Have each team prepare arguments

supporting their side of the topic.Each prepared argument should be quite

short – a maximum of one minute in lengthSpeakers should stand in their place when

they speak.