Debate Lesson 2: Introduction Spiels on Online Shopping

Introduction Spiels: Online Shopping

​Lesson 2: Debate Skill

Self Introduction

Basic Self-Intro:
- Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, I’m (name), I’m the 1st/2nd/3rd speaker of the proposition/opposition team.
- I am here to resolve that (for/against "online shopping")

Online Shopping Arguments

Starter Questions:

1. Do you like to buy things using the internet?

Online Shopping Arguments

Starter Questions:

1. Do you like to buy things using the internet?
2. What time of Day is best to go shopping? Why?

Online Shopping Arguments

Starter Questions:

1. Do you like to buy things using the internet?
2. What time of Day is best to go shopping? Why?
3. Is it easy to travel to department stores?

Introduction Spiels Format

Here are some of the most common introduction spiels used for debate:

1. Attention Grabbers: catch phrase/hook

2. Thesis Statement: overview of the topic

3. Preview Points: major arguments

Introduction Spiels Format

Here are some of the most common introduction spiels used for debate:

Attention Grabbers:

• Startling Statement: Open with a surprising fact or statistic related to your topic.

• Rhetorical Question: Pose a question that directly challenges the audience to think about the issue.

• Relatable Anecdote: Share a brief, personal story that connects to the debate topic and highlights your viewpoint.

• Powerful Quote: Begin with a relevant quote from a credible source that strengthens your position.

Introduction Spiels Format

Preview Points:

• Briefly outline the key arguments you will use to support your thesis. This gives the audience a roadmap of what to expect.

Introduction Spiels Format

Examples of how the introduction elements might be combined:

• Attention Grabber (Rhetorical Question): Did you know that online shopping accounts for over 20% of all retail sales in the US?

• Thesis Statement: “While convenience is a major benefit, I believe that the quality of products, size, and authenticity are not guaranteed.”

• Preview Points: First, I'll explain how online shopping fails to guarantee the authenticity, second, I’ll discuss the quality of the items including the accurate fit (size), and finally will provide our mechanics. 

Write your own Introduction Spiels: Follow the format (5 mins)

1. Attention Grabbers: catch phrase/hook

2. Thesis Statement: overview of the topic

3. Preview Points: major arguments

Choose Sides:
Proposition
Opposition

​1. Read the Essay about Online shopping on Page 14.
2. Choose the arguments for your team: (write it in your notebook.
- for
- against

Poll

Do you prefer shopping on the internet?

• YES

• NO

• DEPENDS

Poll

Is it a good thing to be able to buy things twenty-four hours a day?

• Absolutely NOT

• Definitely Awesome

• I don't like shopping

Poll

Do you think it is faster to buy things on the internet?

• certainly a Lightning Flash!

• Totally False!

• It's boring!

Open Ended

Do you like to try a product before you buy it? Why

Open Ended

Is it less stressful to shop online than to shop in a store? Explain your choice

Motion 1:

" It is better to shop on the Internet than to go to the store. " 

Motion 2:

" Shopping malls and department stores will never disappear. " 

Motion 3:

" It is healthier for people to go shopping than to use the Internet to buy things. "