Because Bridge
What are the THREE parts of the "Because Bridge"?
Opinion → Because → Reason
What are the two sides of a debate?
Pro/Con
What does the "P" in P.E.E.L. stand for?
Point
What is a motion in a debate?
The topic being debated
What are rebuttals?
A response to the other side's argument/ "Yes, but…"
Fix this bad argument: "I like dogs because I like dogs."
"I like dogs because they are friendly/loyal/cute." (any good reason)
Is this PRO or CON? Motion: Should students wear uniforms? "Students should wear uniforms."
PRO
What do each letter in P.E.E.L. stand for? Recite them all
Point, Explanation, Example, Link
How many speakers are there in a debate, and how many on each side?
6 speakers, 3 on each side
What are the 4 ways of rebutting?
T.R.I.M.
Give a GOOD "because" argument for: "Summer is the best season."
"Summer is the best season because I can swim and play outside every day."
Which side goes first in a debate? PRO or CON?
PRO
Identify the P.E.E.L. parts:
"Video games are not bad for kids because they help develop problem-solving skills. For example, when I play puzzle games, I learn to think faster and find creative solutions. Clearly, video games can be beneficial for young minds."
P = Point"Video games are not bad for kids."E = Explanation"because they help develop problem-solving skills."E = Example"For example, when I play puzzle games, I learn to think faster and find creative solutions."L = Link"Clearly, video games can be beneficial for young minds."
Give a PRO//CON argument for: "Junk food should be banned in schools."
"Junk food should be banned because it's unhealthy." (any good reason)
""Junk food should NOT be banned because kids should have a choice." (any good reason)
Identify the TRIM in this rebuttal: "PRO: 'Homework helps us practice.' CON: 'Yes, but family time is more important than extra practice!'"
M = more important
Why is it bad to not have a "because" in your argument?
Not having a "because" in your argument makes it weak because it leaves your claims unsupported
Give a PRO argument AND a CON argument for: "Homework should be banned."
PRO: "Homework should be banned because it takes too much time." CON: "Homework should NOT be banned because it helps us practice."
Give a P.E.E.L. argument for: "Students should have a 4-day school week."
Any acceptable answer
What is the difference between public speaking and debate?
Public speaking is the delivery of a message to inform, persuade, or entertain an audience. Debate is a competitive argument where you defend a specific side of a topic and attack the opposing side's logic.
Give a REBUTTAL to this argument: "Uniforms are good because everyone looks the same."
"That's not always true! Some uniforms have different colors." (T)