Preparing for the Debate

Outlining for Debate Speech

Title
I. Introduction
II. Body
A. First Main Idea and Evidences
B. Second Main Idea and Evidences
C. Third (and Strongest) Main Idea and Evidences
III. Conclusion
IV. Rebuttals
V. References
Asian Parliamentary Debate
Question
:What preparations will you be
doing for your debate?
Objectives for Today’s Lesson

You are expected to:

1. develop a basic understanding of the concept of

debate and other relevant concepts;

2. discover the different formats of debate (especially

Asian Parliamentary);
3. utilize note-taking skills; and

4. appreciate debate as a form of art and discipline.

 What is Debate?

“Debate is considered
as an academic
exchange of
“A debate is an arguments whether it
is formal or informal”
organized clash (Aclan, n.d.).
of good ideas”
(LEARN, 2015).
Characteristics of Debate (Telan, 2015)

informative well-reasoned persuasive

orderly dynamic
 Terms to Consider
(Aclan, n.d. ; IDEA, 2015 ; THNKR, 2012 )

This House believes that (THBT) reality

television does more harm than good.

Motion
the statement of an This House would (THW) ban homework.
issue; course of action;
idea to be argued upon
This House supports (THS) random
drug-testing in schools.
 Terms to Consider
(Aclan, n.d. ; IDEA, 2015 ; THNKR, 2012 )

This House believes that (THBT) reality

television does more harm than good
because, according to Murray (2013) ….

Arguments This House would (THW) ban homework.

the “heart” of debate; In a study by Hayes in 2012, it was found
reasons and explanations that doing a homework can ….
for your team’s stand
This House supports (THS) random
drug-testing in schools to promote
Claim Warrant Impact health and safety (Bach, 2014).
 Terms to Consider
(Aclan, n.d. ; IDEA, 2015 ; THNKR, 2012 )

The motion from the government seems

to be encouraging, but it does not ….

Rebuttal The previous speaker said that … ;

a statement showing the however, it lacks ….
flaws of the previous
speaker’s arguments
I thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your
arguments, but, there are things that I
don’t think are ….
 Terms to Consider
(Aclan, n.d. ; IDEA, 2015 ; THNKR, 2012 )

Mr. Speaker, I would like to raise a

question….

(POI)
Point of Information Point of Information, Ma’am.
a question raised by the
other team towards the
current speaking team
Excuse me, Sir. Are saying that…?
 Terms to Consider
(Aclan, n.d. ; IDEA, 2015 ; THNKR, 2012 )

Adjudicators
the judges of the debate
 3 M’s of Debate (Aclan, n.d.)

Matter
the subject of debate

Method
organization of speech

Manner
way of delivery
 Debate Formats (IDEA, 2015)

Karl Popper Debate Lincoln-Douglas Debate

used in HS and PS in Europe and USA one-on-one debate; used in HS in USA

Parliamentary Debate Policy Debate

academic debate; not related to gov’t for policy changes in USA federal gov’t

Legislative Debate Public Debate

interscholastic HS debate in USA debating in public; elections
Types of Parliamentary Debate

British Asian

2 members 3 members
Asian Parliamentary Debate Format

Government Opposition

1. Prime Minister 1. Leader of Opposition

2. Deputy Prime 2. Deputy Leader of
Minister Opposition
3. Government Whip 3. Opposition Whip
 Sequence of Speeches

1. Prime Minister – 7 minutes (5 minutes)

2. Leader of Opposition – 7 minutes (5 minutes)
3. Deputy Prime Minister – 7 minutes (5 minutes)
4. Deputy Leader of Opposition – 7 minutes (5 minutes)
5. Government Whip – 7 minutes (5 minutes)
6. Opposition Whip – 7 minutes (5 minutes)
7. Opposition Reply Speech – 4 minutes (2 minutes)
8. Government Reply Speech – 4 minutes (2 minutes)
 Leader of
Prime Minister 1 2 Opposition

Deputy Leader of
Deputy Prime Minister 3 4 Opposition

Government Whip 5 6 Opposition Whip

Government Reply Opposition Reply

Speech
8 7 Speech
Roles of each Speaker

PM
Prime
Minister

1. Define and set-up the Debate

2. Present Position & Case
3. Make 1 or 2 Arguments
Roles of each Speaker

LO
Leader of
Opposition

1. Respond to Definition and set-up

2. Present Position & Case
3. Rebut Government Case
4. Make 1 or 2 Arguments
Roles of each Speaker

DPM
Deputy Prime
Minister

1. Define your Case

2. Attack LO’s Case
3. Make 1 or 2 Arguments
Roles of each Speaker
DLO
Deputy
Leader of
Opposition

1. Defend your Case

2. Attack DPM and PM’s Case
3. Make 1 or 2 Arguments
Roles of each Speaker

GW
Government
Whip

1. Briefly summarize your Case

2. Summarize and prioritize the
main issues in the debate
3. Rebut and analyze main issues
Roles of each Speaker

OW
Opposition
Whip

1. Briefly summarize your Case

2. Summarize and prioritize the
main issues in the debate
3. Rebut and analyze main issues
Asian Parliamentary Debate
(a video clip)