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一 Bell Ringer
Pick up an analysis work sheet from the front of the room and put your first and last name on the name line at the top.
We will be writing definitions on this sheet. When you see an underlined phrase, you should write it down.
I will need nine readers for the skit. Write your names on the board before the bell rings.
“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question
without debating it.”– Joseph Joubert,
a French writer (1754-1824)
What does it mean to debate something?What does it mean to settle a debate?
“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question
without debating it.”– Joseph Joubert,
a French writer (1754-1824)
What does it mean to debate something?What does it mean to settle a debate?
What does the first half mean?
“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question
without debating it.”– Joseph Joubert,
a French writer (1754-1824)
What does it mean to debate something?What does it mean to settle a debate?
What does the first half mean?What does the second half mean?
“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question
without debating it.”– Joseph Joubert,
a French writer (1754-1824)
What does it mean to debate something?What does it mean to settle a debate?
What does the first half mean?What does the second half mean?
Do you agree with Mr. Joubert? (Raise your hands)
二 Up For DebateIt’s not just an argument!
What is DEBATE? Debate is a formal type of argument.
There are several forms of debate, but all include guidelines that make sure everyone has a chance to speak their minds.
TOPIC
Every debate has a topic. This should be a pretty specific topic
statement, not a question!
“Cell phones should not be allowed in school.”
“School should start at 10am and end at 5pm.”
A debate is most interesting when it is on a topic that people disagree
about!
What do you think?
As each topic appears, give a thumbs up if you think it’s a good topic for a debate or a thumbs down if you think
it would make for a bad debate.
Cell phones should not be allowed in schools.
What do you think?
This is a good choice for a debate topic because…
… it is specific.… it is controversial (not everyone
agrees).
I love animals.
What do you think?
This is a poor topic for a debate because…
… it isn’t specific! … it isn’t controversial (there is
no disagreement)!
Making healthy food choices is good for you.
What do you think?
This is a poor topic for a debate because…
… while it is specific, it isn’t controversial!
Zayn is the best candidate for President.
What do you think?
This is a good topic for a debate because…
… it is specific!… it is controversial!
TWO SIDES
Every debate has two sides.
AFFIRMATIVEThis side says that
the topic statement is
correct.
NEGATIVEThis side says that
the topic statement is
wrong.
STRUCTURE
Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example:
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Affirmative Argument
A speaker makes the argument
that supports the debate topic.
STRUCTURE
Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example:
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Affirmative Argument
Cross Examination
The negative side asks the affirmative
side questions
about their argument.
STRUCTURE
Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example:
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Affirmative Argument
Cross Examination
Negative Argument
A speaker makes the argument that goes
against the debate topic.
STRUCTURE
Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example:
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Affirmative Argument
Cross Examination
Negative Argument
Cross Examination
The affirmative
side asks the negative
side questions
about their argument
STRUCTURE
Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example:
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Affirmative Argument
Cross Examination
Negative Argument
Cross Examination
Affirmative Rebuttal
The affirmative
side “rebuts” the
negative side’s
argument.
WAIT!!What does it mean to “rebut”
something??
A rebuttal is when one side gives evidence that disproves an argument
made by the other side of the debate.
STRUCTURE
Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example:
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Affirmative Argument
Cross Examination
Negative Argument
Cross Examination
Affirmative Rebuttal
Negative Rebuttal
The negative side rebuts
the affirmative argument.
STRUCTURE
Both people need a turn to speak! There are many different kinds of debate… Here is one example:
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Affirmative Argument
Cross Examination
Negative Argument
Cross Examination
Affirmative Rebuttal
Negative Rebuttal
Second Affirmative Rebuttal
The affirmative
side gets one last chance to make a rebuttal.
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Affirmative Argument 7 minutes
Cross Examination of Affirmative 3 minutes
Negative Argument 8 minutes
Cross Examination of Negative 3 minutes
Affirmative Rebuttal 4 minutes
Negative Rebuttal 7 minutes
Second Affirmative Rebuttal 4 minutes
How long it is all supposed to take…Builds the
main argument for each
side!
Asks questions
about each side’s
statements!
Each side defends its arguments with more
evidence and shows how the other
side’s evidence is
faulty
Why debate at all? Debate helps us learn more about
topics. When we listen to two people debate, we learn both arguments.
Debate helps us explore topics ourselves. When we participate in debate, we are forced to learn about both arguments and examine our own opinions.
Most Importantly… As United States citizens we have the
right to express and defend our position.
It is also our responsibility to be informed.
It’s not that way in all countries…
Can you imagine what it would be like if you
couldn’t speak your mind?!
三 Debate Skit
When your number appears on the screen, please stand up and read your part. Everyone else should read along quietly while listening.
Moderator: Welcome to today’s
debate. Our two sides will be
debating school uniforms. They
will be using a formal model for
debate and will be debating this
topic: “School uniforms should be
required in all schools.”
1: We believe that school uniforms should be
worn at all schools. School uniforms have
been given a bad rap, but they are a
solution for lots of problems faced by teens
and schools. There is a lot of peer pressure
in school to look “cool.” Uniforms solve the
problem of looking cool. Everyone is on the
same level!
1: An added bonus is that uniforms prepare
kids for the working world. When we get
jobs we will have to dress professionally and
uniforms help us learn how to do that.
1: Most importantly, uniforms will make the
students’ life easier! No more worrying
about what to wear in the morning. You can
use those extra five minutes to sleep in!
2: What kinds of big problems do uniforms
solve?
3: Uniforms have been shown in several
school districts to help with discipline,
attendance, and academics.
2: Are uniforms going to stop people from
wanting to be cool?
3: No, but uniforms take care of clothes which
is the biggest way we judge each other.
4: We believe that school uniforms are more
harmful than helpful. Uniforms take away
our ability to express ourselves.
4: Uniforms won’t make us work harder in
school. Kids who wear uniforms don’t
necessarily do better at school than kids
who don’t wear uniforms.
4: People also say that uniforms decrease
violence rates in schools, but there is no
evidence to support this argument.
4: Also, uniforms are expensive and we are
entitled to a free education! All in all,
uniforms are a bad idea for us and for our
school.
5: What evidence do you have to support your
claim that students who don’t wear
uniforms are just as good at school as
students who wear uniforms?
6: A study by David Brunsma and Kerry
Rockquemore published in 1998 says that
there is no direct connection between
uniforms and good academic performance.
5: Are all kids who wear uniforms unhappy?
6: A poll of my classmates says that 95% of
students say they would be unhappy if they
had to wear uniforms.
Moderator: We will now begin the rebuttals.
7: While my opponent raises some good points, it is important that we look at the facts. In Miami, Florida (1996-1997), schools reported that discipline improved after uniforms were made mandatory. Also, Psychology Today reported that in Long Beach, California, studies showed improved attendance and a drop in violence in schools with mandatory uniforms. While it is easy to say that uniforms have no good effect on students, the studies show that uniforms help solve problems in schools.
8: David Brunsma, an associate professor of
sociology at the University of Missouri-
Columbia has spent 10 years researching
how uniforms affect education. His study
says that there are no statistics proving
uniforms affect attendance, discipline,
safety or substance abuse. He says that
there are other factors, apart from uniforms,
that have a bigger impact on behavior and
academics.
9: That is only one study. Uniforms are
supported by teachers and principals
everywhere because the effects of uniforms
are clear. When schools implement
uniforms, like in Long Beach, California,
there is a drop in fights and an
improvement in attendance. Kids like to be
a part of something and a uniform makes
kids feel like they are part of something
important: school!
Moderator: And that concludes today’s
debate.
四 Debate Analysis
Together as a class, let’s analyze the debate.
If you know the answers to my questions, call them out.
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