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Affirmati
First Affirmative Speaker Second Affirmative Speaker: Third Affirmative Speaker
Role: Introduce the debate topic and Role: Strengthen the affirmative case by Role: Rebut the arguments presented by
present the affirmative team's main adding additional arguments and the negative team.
arguments. evidence. Responsibilities:
Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Refute the negative team’s points.
Define key terms. Reiterate key points. Reinforce the affirmative arguments.
Outline the affirmative case. Provide further evidence and examples. Summarize the affirmative cas
Present the first set of arguments with Address potential counterarguments
supporting evidence anticipated from the negative team.
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i ve Tea m (C o
Negat
First Negative Speaker: Second Negative Speaker: Third Negative Speaker
Role: Respond to the affirmative team’s Role: Strengthen the negative case by Role: Rebut the arguments presented by
arguments and present the negative adding additional arguments and the affirmative team.
team’s case. evidence. Responsibilities:
Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Refute the affirmative team’s points.
Define key terms if necessary. Reiterate key points. Reinforce the negative arguments.
Outline the negative case. Provide further evidence and examples. Summarize the negative case.
Present the first set of counterarguments Address potential counterarguments
with supporting evidence. anticipated from the affirmative team.
Modera tor Ju d g es Timek eep e
Role: Ensure the debate runs Role: Evaluate the debate and
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smoothly, fairly, and according to the determine the winner based on Role: Keep track of speaking time
rules. specific criteria. and signal when time is up.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Responsibilities:
Introduce the topic and participants. Assess the quality of arguments, Ensure each speaker adheres to their
Enforce time limits for each speaker. evidence, and rebuttals. allocated time limit.
Maintain order and manage Consider the clarity, organization, Provide warnings as time is running
interruptions. and delivery of each speaker. out (e.g., 1-minute warning).
Ensure each side has an equal Provide constructive feedback to
opportunity to present their the participants.
arguments.
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Let’ s lea
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n g Sta t
Op en i
Purpose: Introduce the topic and outline
each side's main arguments.
Components:
Affirmative Side: Presents the resolution and
their supporting arguments.
Negative Side: Responds to the resolution
and presents their counterarguments.
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c t i v e S p
Co n s t r u
Purpose: Build the case for each side with
detailed arguments and evidence.
Components:
Affirmative Constructive: The affirmative
team presents their main arguments in
detail, using evidence and examples.
Negative Constructive: The negative team
presents their main arguments, refuting the
affirmative's points and providing evidence
for their stance.
t t a l s
R eb u
Purpose: Refute the opposing team's
arguments and reinforce your own.
Components:
First Rebuttal: Each side addresses the
arguments presented by the other side,
pointing out weaknesses and inconsistencies.
Second Rebuttal: Further refutation and
reinforcement of key points, often addressing
new arguments or evidence brought up in
the first rebuttal.
i n a t i o n
s - Ex a m
C r os
Purpose: Ask direct questions to the
opposing team to clarify points and expose
weaknesses.
Components:
Questioning: One side asks questions, and
the other side responds.
Answering: Provide clear and concise
answers to maintain a strong position.
e m e n t s
n g S t a t
C l os i
Purpose: Summarize the key points,
reinforce the arguments, and make a final
appeal to the audience or judges.
Components:
Affirmative Closing: Summarizes the main
arguments, refutes key points made by the
negative side, and reinforces the resolution.
Negative Closing: Summarizes the main
counterarguments, refutes key points made
by the affirmative side, and argues against
the resolution.
Arguments are well researched, Arguments are weak,
clearly explained, and supported Arguments are relevant and underdeveloped, or contain Little to no evidence provided, or
with strong evidence. Speakers supported, though some points insufficient evidence. arguments are off topic and unclear.
Content & Evidence demonstrate a deep may lack dept thorough evidence.
understanding of the topic.
(20-16) (15-11) (10-6) (5-0)
Generally organized, but may have
Clear and logical structure, with Poor organization, making arguments
occasional lapses in clarity or logical No discernible structure: arguments
well-organized arguments. Strong hard to follow.
Organization & flow. are presented in a disorganized or
introduction, body, and
Structure incoherent manner.
conclusion.
(10-8) (4-2) (1-0)
(7-5)
Confident and articulate delivery.
Good eye contact, appropriate Delivery is clear but lack strong Presentation is often unclear or Poor delivery with minimal
Delivery & tone, and engagement with the engagement or confidence. lacking in confidence, making it engagement; the speaker is difficult to
Presentation audience. (7-5) difficult to follow. understand.
(10-8) (4-2) (1-0)
Excellent rebuttals that directly Solid rebuttals, though some points Rebuttals are weak or not well- Little to no rebuttal provided, or
Rebuttal & Counter- refute opposing arguments using may lack thoroughness or miss key supported by evidence, failing to rebuttals are irrelevant and
Arguments strong reasoning and evidence. counter- arguments. address key opposing points. ineffective.
(15-12) (11-8) (7-4) (3-0)
The team works together
The team shows limited cohesion, Poor teamwork, with no collaboration
smoothly, supporting each Teamwork is good , but some minor
Teamwork & with members not building on each or cohesion visible between team
other’s points and presenting as a coordination issues are present.
Cohesion other’s points. members.
unified group. (4-3)
(2-1) (0)
(5)
Topics
1.Technology and Society
2.Education
3.Environment
4.Health and Lifestyle
5.Social Issues
6.Global Issues
7.Ethics and Morality
