DEBATE OPENERS

If you want to State your claim clearly, and support it with reasons. Try starting with Id like to introduce the idea that ___________. I say this because In my view, _____________. Which I believe because I would like everyone to consider the possibility that _______________, because One thing Im still confused about X, can you please restate your point? X, are you saying? X, can you give me an example of? I really liked Xs point that ___________. Id like to add that Id like to build on Xs idea that ___________. I think Another way to see Xs point is to consider I what X is trying to say is I take your point, X, that __________. Still, have you considered the possibility that? X, you say that _____________. But the way I see it So far we have been focusing on ___________, but isnt the real issue? Id like to bring up a point that so far hasnt been mentioned. I think an example would clear up the point Im trying to make here I think I wasnt entirely clear about my point. Im not trying to claim that ______________. What Im trying to get across is Id like to clarify my position on this. My point is not ______, but

Ask for clarification.

Agree with a point that has already been stated, and add something for the group to think about.

Disagree with a point, with reasons.

Change direction or refine the subject.

Restate or refine your own point to clear up confusion.