What is a Debate?

A debate is _______________

• a formal discussion about a topic

• a long speech about a topic

• two teams having a fight about a topic

• two teams sharing their ideas over coffee

What do we call the two teams in a debate?

• Team Friendly and Team Unfriendly

• For and Against

• Professionals and Amateurs

• Ups and Downs

At the beginning of a debate, the two teams prepare and present their ____________ that support their point of view.

• paragraphs

• rebuttals

• polite expressions

• arguments

While one team is presenting their argument, the other team takes notes and prepares ___________ to prove the first team wrong.

• a rebuttal

• a polite expression

• a closing argument

• another brand new argument

When you present an argument, it is important to __________

• be dramatic

• give examples from real life

• express both sides of the argument

• say the first thing that comes to your mind

Your team will get a point each time you ____________

• present a meaningful argument

• make a strong rebuttal

• use a polite expression

• Speak out of turn

• Speak quickly

When speaking in a debate, you must __________

• speak clearly

• speak not too fast or too slowly

• use polite language

• have eye contact

Which of the following is NOT a polite expression?

• In my opinion, ....

• I understand what you mean when you say .....

• This example shows that ....

• You're completely wrong.

Which of the following is NOT a polite expression?

• The problem with your example is that .....

• Although I agree with you that .....

• On the other hand, we must remember ....

• This is what I believe and you cannot change it.

A debate ends with closing arguments where _____________

• teams list their arguments and rebuttals to show they have won the debate.

• teams present another argument or rebuttal

• teams congratulate the other team

• insist that they have won the debate