HOW TO RUN A

DEBATE
1. Prepare argument
2. Argument (1st speakers)
3. Prepare rebuttal
4. Rebuttal (2nd speakers)
5. Prepare closing statement
6. Closing statement (3rd speakers)
1. Preparation (8 mins)

- Prepare what evidences your team will use

for your argument
- Brainstorm & organize evidences
2.1 Present argument - Affirmative Team
(4 mins)
- 1st Speakers on the affirmative team present
their arguments in support of the resolution.
- Opponent: take notes for the rebuttal
2.2 Present argument - Opposing Team
(4 mins)
- 1st Speakers on the opposing team present
their arguments in support of the resolution.
- Opponent: take notes for the rebuttal
3. Prepare rebuttal (5 mins)

- Using the notes you have taken from your

opponent’s arguments, prepare your rebuttal
4.1 Rebuttal - Opposing Team (4 mins)

- 2nd Speakers on the opposing team present

their rebuttal
- Opponent: take notes for the closing
statement
4.1 Rebuttal - Affirmative Team (4 mins)

- 2nd Speakers on the affirmative team present

their rebuttal
- Opponent: take notes for the closing
statement
5. Prepare Closing Statement (4 mins)

- Using the notes you have taken from your

opponent’s rebuttal, prepare a closing
statement
- You may include second rebuttal
if you want
6.1 Closing statement - Affirmative Team
(3 mins)
- 3rd Speakers on the affirmative team present
their rebuttal
6.2 Closing statement - Opposing Team
(3 mins)
- 3rd Speakers on the opposing team present
their rebuttal
1. Prepare argument (8 mins)
2. Argument (1st speakers)
a. Affirmative (4 mins)
b. Opposing (4 mins)
3. Prepare rebuttal (5 mins)
4. Rebuttal (2nd speakers)
a. Affirmative (4 mins)
b. Opposing (4 mins)
5. Prepare closing statement (4 mins)
6. Closing statement (3rd speakers)
a. Affirmative (3 mins)
b. Opposing (3 mins)
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