Debate preparation template

First speaker guide

Topic
Speakers’ names

Speaker’s position (Affirmative/Negative)

Greeting and Introduction
Good ___________ chairperson, opposition and audience.

We are…

The topic for today's debate is that …

Outline your team's case:

a) Your points:
I will be speaking about...

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b) Second speaker's points:
Our second speaker will be talking about....

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Your First Point
State your argument:
My first point is...

What's the information that supports your argument?

Give examples, facts, figures, etc.:

Your Second Point

State your argument:
My second point is...

What's the information that supports your argument?

Give examples, facts, figures, etc.:

Your Third Point

State your argument:
My third point is...

What's the information that supports your argument?

Give examples, facts, figures, etc.:

Closing statement
Chairperson, opposition and members of the audience, in conclusion...

Second speaker guide

Speaker’s position (Affirmative/Negative)

Expressing disagreement with first speaker’s arguments

I disagree on …. because ….

Why do you disagree with first speaker’s points?

Briefly State the Points You Will Make

Today I will be talking to you about:

Your First Point

State your argument:
My first point is...

What's is the information that supports your argument?

Give examples, facts, figures, etc.:

Your Second Point
State your argument:
My second point is...

What's the information that supports your argument?

Give examples, facts, figures, etc.:

Your Third Point

State your argument:
My third point is...

What's the information that supports your argument?

Give examples, fact, figures etc.:

Closing statement
Chairman, opposition and members of the audience, in conclusion...