Debate Review

​ A debate has ​ ​ (a)   sides and the goal is to persuade listeners to ​ (b)   their viewpoints.

• share
• opposing
• agreeing
• discuss
• forget

Match the following key terms to their definition

• Personal belief

• Opinion

• Information that can be proven

• Objective

• idea that is unbiased & based on facts

• Fact

• idea that is based on personal feelings

• Subjective

Is this statement subjective or objective?

Teens spend too much time on social media and it's harmful to their mental health.

• Subjective

• Objective

Is this statement subjective or objective?

Social media has a negative influence on teenagers' communication skills.

• Subjective

• Objective

Is this statement subjective or objective?

According to a study published by the Mayo Clinic , social media usage among teenagers has increased by 75% in the last five years.

• Subjective

• Objective

An ​ (a)   is what someone thinks or believes about something. An ​ (b)   , on the other hand, is when someone gives ​ (c)   to support their beliefs.

• opinion
• argument
• reasons
• fact
• conclusion

A strong argument includes the following terms. Match the key term to its definition.

• explanation or justification of ideas

• Reason

• factual information that supports ideas

• Evidence

• statement of your position or side

• Claim

Complete the statement:

To create a strong argument, start with a clear ​ (a)   that supports your side of the argument. Then, support it with three logical ​ (b)   that explain why your claim is ​ (c)   , and finally, back up each reason with ​ (d)   to strengthen your argument's claim.

• claim
• reasons
• valid
• facts
• opinions
• thesis
• arguments
• conclusion

Which evidence would best back up your reasons? (choose more than 1)

• Data/Numbers

• Historical information

• Expert Viewpoints

• Scientific Study

• Personal Stories

Which sources are the best places to locate factual information for your evidence? (Choose more than 1)

• Nonfiction Books

• News Outlets

• Government or Education Websites

• Expert Interviews

• Library Databases