Debate notes and format w rubric
- 2. NEGOTIATION OR DEBATE? Negotiation: A cooperative relationship in which both sides want to reach and agreement. Debate: Latin for “to battle.”
- 3. NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES 1. Be positive. Avoid words such as: Cornered Crisis Excuse Loser Nervous Unreasonable Will not Guess Hopeless Afraid Frustrating Fail Bad luck Fault Demand Blame Disaster Delay Cannot Unaware Tired Cheated Impossible Make do
- 4. USE 3-PART MESSAGES Don’t use this Jedi mind trick for anything but good in the world, please. When you (X) I feel (Y) because (Z) THEREFORE – and this is where you insert what you’re going to ask from your audience.
- 5. BE PREPARED KNOW what you’re going to be dealing with. Anticipate the arguments you’ll face. Don’t get blindsided.
- 6. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN NEGOTIATION DOESN’T WORK? DEBATE
- 7. PROPOSITION The statement or the point that is to be debated. •School uniforms should be required in public schools. •Females are more successful in athletics and academics than males at CHS. •Carolina is better than Clemson.
- 8. RESOLUTION A formal statement of opinion presenting the proposition. The debate is formally started when the speaker for the affirmative (more to come on that shortly…) makes the resolution statement. For example: “Resolved. School uniforms should be required in public schools.” “Resolved. Females are more successful in athletics and academics than males at CHS.” “Resolved: Carolina is better than Clemson.”
- 9. AFFIRMATIVE YES, that is true! This side tries to prove that the statement is true. NEGATIVE NO, that is false! This side tries to prove that the statement is false.
- 10. EVIDENCE Information that helps prove something. HOW DO YOU KNOW???? Quotes from famous authors, scientists, and philosophers Statistics from research articles and journals First-hand experiences that clearly relate to the topic PAINT THE PICTURE of what you want to prove with strong imagery. You are not just up there talking. You are in a battle and your WEAPONS are your WORDS.
- 11. CROSSFIRE Questioning one another. In crossfire, both debaters sit with their teams. Teams may then respectfully ask for more proof of evidence or ask clarifying questions that will help shape rebuttals. A team member who attempts to dominate his own team or who is rude to the opposing team will lose points. Don’t forget what Mr. Robert Frost said: “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” Will you appear educated in your ability to LISTEN???
- 12. REBUTTAL A speech that contradicts an earlier statement. Your team will earn more points by contradicting statements from the opposing team.
- 13. DEBATE FORMAT FIRST ROUND: ESTABLISH CREDIBILITY First Speaker, Affirmative = up to 2 minutes First Speaker, Negative = up to 2 minutes Crossfire = up to 2 minutes ___2 minutes to research and conference with team_____________________ SECOND ROUND: REBUTTAL. ADDRESS ISSUES BROUGHT UP BY OTHER TEAM FORMALLY, FURTHER YOUR ARGUMENT. Second Speaker, Affirmative = up to 2 minutes Second Speaker, Negative = up to 2 minutes Crossfire = up to 2 minutes __2 minutes to research and conference with team_____________________ THIRD ROUND: REBUTTAL and LAST CHANCE TO DRIVE HOME YOUR POINTS – LEAVE NO DOUBT Final Focus: Affirmative: up to 1 minute Final Focus: Negative : up to 1 minute Remember civil discourse is KEY!! You can lose a debate for speaking rudely even if you have the best information.
- 14. STRATEGY • Work hard and don’t waste time. • Anticipate what the other team will say. • Build a sound case. Pick the three or four strongest reasons for your side and support them with strong evidence. • During the debate LISTEN! Find weaknesses in the other side. Team members who are not speaking should be actively researching facts brought up by the other side. • The speaker should also take notes while the other side is talking. • Speak clearly and logically.
- 15. DEBATE TOPICS Please got to Edmodo RIGHT NOW and post topics you’d like to debate.
- 16. RULES You may not be happy with your team or your topic. Get over it quickly as changes will not be made. If you share information that could benefit one team over another, you will be given an F for this assignment. Civil discourse is expected throughout this assignment.
- 17. MEN ARE BETTER DRIVERS THAN WOMEN Affirmative (Left side facing podium) Jax Ryan Will M. Harrison Alex Negative (Right) Katie Elise Breland Belle Erik
- 18. WOMEN ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL IN ATHLETICS AT CHS THAN MALES Affirmative Alyssa Terri Brandi Shaleighya Negative Tommy Thomas Will T Graham Brandon
- 19. WORK SCHEDULE December 2: Initial research December 4: Complete research/Form arguments/Anticipate the other side December 6: PRACTICE speeches with teams, team members provide feedback for improvement December 10: DEBATE – Audience members (the other debate topic groups) will judge. Special guests may also judge.
- 20. DEBATE NO eating – if you need a snack, you better step out in the hall before the bell rings. All phones are to be IN book bags when the bell rings. If I see your phone, that’s points off for you and you hand it over. iPads may be on for this work only. If you’re doing anything else, it’s mine even if you have your speech on it. You have a few minutes to review with your team. Remember that you should do your best to maximize your speaking time with PREPARED work – not by winging it. This would be a good time for each speaker to practice his or her speech with the group for content and time. Who will be the researcher? Everyone on the team should have paper and pen/pencil to take notes during the debate.
- 21. Topic____________ Affirmative/Negative Levels of Performance Judge_______________________________________ Criteria 1 2 3 4 SCORE Organization and Clarity: View points and responses are outlined both clearly and orderly. Unclear in most parts Clear in some parts but not over all Most clear and orderly in all parts Completely clear and orderly presentation Use of Arguments: reasons are given to support viewpoint. Few or no relevant reasons given Some relevant reasons given Most reasons given: most relevant Most relevant reasons given in support Use of Examples and Facts: examples and facts are given to support reasons. Few or no relevant supporting examples/facts Some relevant examples/facts given Many examples/facts given: most relevant Many relevant supporting examples and facts given Use of Rebuttal: arguments made by the other teams are responded to and dealt with effectively. No effective counter-arguments made Few effective counter-arguments made Some effective counter-arguments made Many effective counter-arguments made Presentation Style: tone of voice, use of gestures, and level of enthusiasm are convincing to audience. Few style features were used; not convincingly Few style features were used convincingly All style features were used, most convincingly All style features were used convincingly Total Points: How could this team improve their debate performance? What were the strengths for this team?
- 22. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON THE BACK OF A SCORESHEET. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF CAREFUL THOUGHT. 1. Do you believe your team or the opposing team won the debate? Why? 2. What would you do differently now that you’ve completed this assignment? 3. Who was most helpful in your group? Who was least helpful? 4. On a scale of 1-100, what grade do you think you earned for the research and preparation phase? 5. On a scale of 1-100, what grade do you think you earned for the actual debate?
- 23. MEN ARE SMARTER THAN WOMEN 2 literary quotes 2 famous quotes 2 scientific studies 2 quotes from people within this building