CRITICAL THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING

DEBATE STRUCTURE

Chair/President: Dr. Laura

Timer: Dr. Laura
Active Spectators: Classmates

PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW ON THE DAY OF YOUR DEBATE

TEAMS: 2 members per team 1 minute

1. TEAM 1 - PROPOSITION OR PRO-SIDE 30 seconds

2. TEAM 2 – OPPOSITION OR CONTRA-SIDE 30 seconds

INTRODUCTIONS

One member from each team will introduce their team’s members and state what their
team stands for.

PREVIEW

The other member of the team will highlight: 1 minute

1. What are the names of the points their team is going to cover?

Team 1 followed by Team 2

POINTS

1. Team 1: Member 1 - “Now onto my points……..” 5 minutes

Point 1

Name:
Explanation: the reasoning – why is your point true and why does it mean your overall
position is right?
Evidence: facts, analogies, examples, imagery or authority to support your reasoning

Point 2: Name, Explanation, Evidence

Point 3: Name, Explanation, Evidence

REMINDER. Remind the audience of the three points you have covered
“Vote for us”

1. Team 2: Member 1- “Now onto my points……..” 5 minutes

Point 1

Name:
Explanation: the reasoning – why is your point true and why does it mean your overall
position is right?
Evidence: facts, analogies, examples, imagery or authority to support your reasoning

Point 2: Name, Explanation, Evidence

Point 3: Name, Explanation, Evidence

REMINDER. Remind the audience of the three points you have covered
“Vote for us”

2. Team 1: Member 2 - “Now onto my points……..” 5 minutes

Point 1:

Name:
Explanation: the reasoning – why is your point true and why does it mean your overall
position is right?
Evidence: facts, analogies, examples, imagery or authority to support your reasoning

Point 2: Name, Explanation, Evidence

Point 3: Name, Explanation, Evidence

2. Team 2: Member 2- “Now onto my points……..” 5 minutes

Point 1:

Name:
Explanation: the reasoning – why is your point true and why does it mean your overall
position is right?
Evidence: facts, analogies, examples, imagery or authority to support your reasoning

Point 2: Name, Explanation, Evidence

Point 3: Name, Explanation, Evidence

REBUTTAL 3 minutes

Team 1: Each member 1.5 minutes

REMINDER. Remind the audience of the three points you have covered
“Vote for us”

REBUTTAL

Team 2: Each member 1.5 minutes

REMINDER. Remind the audience of the three points you have covered
“Vote for us”

VOTE FOR THE WINNER 1 minute

THE WINNER IS………..

27 minutes Total

Be prepared to start right at the beginning of class. If you are late, your team will
automatically forfeit the win to the opposition.
Be clear
Be concise
Be time conscious
Be prepared