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    The document provides templates for the three speakers on each side of a debate, outlining an introduction, definition, team split, arguments, rebuttal, and conclusion. It includes prompts for the key points and reasoning each speaker should provide to support their side's position on the debate topic. The templates are intended to guide speakers in effectively structuring and presenting their arguments, rebuttals, and overall case for or against the resolution.

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    First Affirmative Speaker Template 1

    INTRODUCTION ARGUMENTS
    1. Good afternoon Mr/Madam 8. I am going to discuss .... points
    Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.
    (Use Madam or Mr depending 9. My first point is (Write down your
    upon the gender of the Chairman.) first point/argument.)

    2. The topic for our debate is 10. This is because/the reason for
    That this is (Explain the reason that
    supports your point.)
    DEFINITION
    2A. We define the topic as (Explain 11. Now to my second point (Write
    what the topic means. Define the down your second point.)
    key or important words in the topic.
    Use a dictionary to help you. You 12. This is because (Write down a
    should make sure that the topic is reason that supports and explains
    clearly explained in a sentence or your second point/argument.)
    two.)
    If you have some more points,
    3. We the affirmative team believe continue to list them.
    that this statement is true.
    ENDING
    TEAM SPLIT 13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies
    3A. Today as first speaker I will be and Gentlemen, in conclusion
    talking to you about (Write down (Finish you debate with a sentence
    the general heading/s of the points that sums up what your team
    you will be talking about.) believes. You can use humour or a
    quote or you may say thank you
    3B. Our second speaker will be to finish.)
    talking about (Write down the
    headings of the points your second
    speaker will be talking about.)

    Our third speaker will rebut and


    sum up our team case.

    REBUTTAL
    4-7 There is no rebuttal for the first
    affirmative speaker.

    Created by Debating SA 2007. Visit us at www.debatingsa.com.au.


    First Negative Speaker Template 2
    INTRODUCTION 5. This is wrong because (During the
    1. Good afternoon Mr/Madam debate you will write a reason why
    Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen. that point is wrong.)
    (Use Madam or Mr depending
    upon the gender of the Chairman) 6. S/he also said that (Write down
    another point that was made onto
    2. The topic for our debate is your rebuttal card.)
    That
    7. This is wrong because (During the
    3. We agree with the definition debate write down a reason why
    given by the affirmative team. that point is wrong.)
    OR
    We disagree with the definition ARGUMENTS
    given by the opposition. (If you 8. I will be discussing .... points.
    disagree explain why the
    oppositions definition is wrong.) 9. My first point is (Write down your
    first point/ argument.)
    However, we the negative team
    believe that this statement is false. 10. This is because/the reason for
    this is (Explain the reason that
    TEAM SPLIT supports your point/argument.)
    3A. Today as first speaker I will be
    talking to you about (Write down 11. Now to my second point. (Write
    the main heading/s of the point/s down your second point)
    you will be talking about.)

    3B. Our second speaker will be 12. This is because (Explain the
    talking about (Write down the main reason that supports your second
    heading/s of the point/s your point/argument.)
    second speaker will be talking
    about.) You may have more points.
    Continue to list them in the same
    Our third speaker will rebut and manner.
    sum up our team case.
    ENDING
    REBUTTAL 13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies
    4. The first speaker of the affirmative and Gentlemen, in conclusion we
    team has tried to tell you (During (Finish your debate with a sentence
    the debate you will write down on that sums up what your team
    your rebuttal card what your believes. You can use humour or a
    opposition has said.) quote or you may say thank you
    to finish.)

    Created by Debating SA 2007. Visit us at www.debatingsa.com.au.


    Second Affirmative Speaker Template 3
    INTRODUCTION 9. My first point is (Write down your
    1. Good afternoon Mr/Madam first point/argument.)
    Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.
    (Use Madam or Mr depending 10. This is because/the reason for
    upon the gender of the Chairman.) this is (Write down a reason
    explaining your point.)
    2. The topic for our debate is
    That 11. Now to my second point (Write
    down your second point.)
    3. We the affirmative team believe
    that this statement is true. This is because (Write down a
    reason that supports and explains
    REBUTTAL your second point/argument.)
    4. The first speaker from the
    negative team has tried to tell you 12. My third and final point is (If you
    (During the debate you will write on have another point write that
    your rebuttal card what the first down. You can have as many
    negative said.) points as you like.)

    5. This is wrong because (During the This is because (Write down


    debate you will write down a another reason explaining your
    reason why that point is wrong.) point.)

    6. S/he has also said that (If you ENDING


    have another rebuttal point write 13. So Mr/ Madam Chairman,
    that down.) Ladies and Gentlemen, in
    conclusion
    7. This is wrong because (Again (Finish you debate with a sentence
    write down a reason why that point that sums up what your team
    is wrong.) believes. You can use humour or a
    quote or you may say thank you
    RECAP to finish.)
    7A. Our first speaker has already
    explained (State the main
    heading/s of your first speaker.)

    ARGUMENTS
    8. Today I will be talking to you
    about .... points.

    Created by Debating SA 2007. Visit us at www.debatingsa.com.au.


    Second Negative Speaker Template 4
    INTRODUCTION ARGUMENTS
    1. Good afternoon Mr/Madam 8. Today I will be talking to you
    Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen. about .... points
    (Use Madam or Mr depending
    upon the gender of the Chairman) 9. Now to my first point
    (Write down your first point/
    2. The topic for our debate is argument.)
    That
    10. This is because/the reason for
    3. We the negative team believe this is (Give a reason to explain
    that this statement is false. your point.)

    REBUTTAL 11. Now to my second point.


    4. The second affirmative speaker (Write down your second point)
    has tried to tell you (During the
    debate write what the opposition
    has said on your rebuttal card.) This is because (Give a reason to
    explain this point.)
    5. This is wrong because (During the
    debate you will write a reason why 12. My third and final point is (List a
    what your opposition has said is third or fourth point if you have
    wrong.) them.)

    6. S/he also said that (If you have This is because


    another rebuttal point write that Use as many or few points as you
    down.) need.

    7. This is wrong because (Again ENDING


    write down a reason why that point 13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies
    is wrong) and Gentlemen, in conclusion
    (Finish your debate with an
    RECAP interesting sentence that sums up
    7A. Our first speaker has already what your team believes. You can
    stated use humour or a quote or you may
    (State the main heading/s of your say thank you to finish.)
    first speaker.)

    Created by Debating SA 2007. Visit us at www.debatingsa.com.au.


    Third Affirmative Speaker Template 5
    INTRODUCTION SUMMARY
    1. Good afternoon Mr/Madam As third speaker it is your job to
    Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen. summarise your case. You do this
    (Use Madam or Mr depending on by listing the points of your first and
    the gender of the Chairman.) second speaker.

    2. The topic for our debate is 8. Our first speaker spoke to you
    That about (List your first speakers first
    argument. Include a reason to
    3. We the affirmative team believe support this argument.)
    that this statement is true.
    9. S/he also spoke about (List your
    REBUTTAL first speakers second argument.
    4. The first negative speaker has Include a reason to support this
    tried to tell you (During the debate argument.)
    write on your rebuttal card what
    your oppositions first speaker has 10. Our second speaker told you
    said.) that (List your second speakers first
    argument. Include reasons to
    5. This is wrong because (During the support this argument.)
    debate write a reason why what
    your oppositions first speaker has 11. S/he also said that. (List your
    said is wrong. If you have some second speakers second
    more points then list them as well.) argument. Include reasons to
    support this argument.
    6. The second negative speaker
    has tried to tell you (During the 12. Make sure that you have
    debate write what your included all your sides arguments
    oppositions second speaker has and reasons.
    said.)
    ENDING
    7. This is wrong because (During the 13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies
    debate write a reason why what and Gentlemen, in conclusion our
    your oppositions second speaker team (As the final speaker for your
    has said is wrong. If you have some side it is important to end your
    more points list them as well.) debating with a really compelling
    influential and powerful statement.
    If you cant think of anything to say
    you may say thank you to finish)

    Created by Debating SA 2007. Visit us at www.debatingsa.com.au.


    Third Negative Speaker Template 6
    INTRODUCTION
    1. Good afternoon Mr/Madam SUMMARY
    Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen As third speaker it is your job to
    (Use Madam or Mr depending upon summarise your teams case. You do
    the gender of the Chairman.) this by listing the points of your first and
    second speakers.
    2. The topic for our debate is
    That 8. Our first speaker spoke to you about
    (List your first speakers first point.
    3. We the negative team believe that Include a reason to support this
    this statement is false. argument.)

    REBUTTAL 9. S/he also said that (List your first


    4. The first affirmative speaker has tried speakers second point. Include a
    to tell you (During the debate write reason to support this argument.)
    what your oppositions first speaker
    has said on a rebuttal card.) 10. Our second speaker spoke to you
    about (List your second speakers first
    5. This is wrong because (During the point. Include a reason to support this
    debate write a reason why what your argument.)
    oppositions first speaker has said is
    wrong.) 11. S/he also stated that (List your
    second speakers second point.
    6. The second affirmative speaker has Include a reason to support this
    tried to tell you (During the debate argument.)
    write on a rebuttal card what your
    oppositions second speaker has said.) 12. Make sure that you have included
    all the arguments for your side.
    7. This is wrong because (During the
    debate write a reason why what your ENDING
    oppositions second speaker has said 13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies
    is wrong.) and Gentlemen, in conclusion we, (As
    the final speaker for the negative,
    The third affirmative speaker has tried finish your debate with a really
    to tell you (During the debate write on compelling, influential and powerful
    a rebuttal card what your oppositions statement. If you cant think of
    third speaker has said if that is anything to say you may say thank
    important.) you to finish)

    This is wrong because (During the


    debate write a reason why what your
    oppositions third speaker has said is
    wrong.)

    Try to rebut as many of the


    oppositions points as you can.
    Created by Debating SA 2007. Visit us at www.debatingsa.com.au.

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