Debate Review for Section 2 (English Connection)

The opposing side argues

• against the topic

• in favor of the topic

• for the topic

The affirmative argues

• against the topic

• not in favor of the topic

• for the topic

[Name the section]

Obtain the audience’s attention.

• Definition

• Introduction

• Hook

• Debate outline

If you want to really persuade the audience, you must have good arguments and _________ your opponent's arguments well.

• answer

• rebuttal

• rebut

• negative

The topic you are speaking about in debate

• affirmative

• position

• motion

• opinion

The motion is "Nuclear technology is good for society." I just read about Hiroshima and Nagasaki and I strongly disagree with the motion. I want to be on the __________ team.

• affirmative

• negative

• neutral

According to the European Cockpit Association, "Forty-three percent of pilots admit to involuntarily falling asleep during a flight."

• statistic

• personal experience

• action

• dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

What is a debate

• An argument

• A structured argument

• An essay

• An opinion

What is a claim?

• an arguable statement

• evidence

• reasoning

• one of the four sides of debate

Your opinion or side you’re taking

• stance / position

• claims / arguments

• reasons / explanation

• evidence /examples

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1