Name that Section
The first section of your debate
Introduction
A statement that sets the topic for discussion. Debaters will either support or oppose it. For example "Students should have access to phones in school."
A Motion
what should your Closing Statement cover?
Summarize your best 2–3 points.
Explain why those points matter.
Finish with a call to action.
The final section that wraps up a debate
Closing Statement
The two sides of a motion
Affirmative and Negative
4 Different Kinds of hooks to engage your audience
Question
Famous Quote
Statistic
Anecdote
The 3 body paragraphs of your speech that supports your stance.
The argument section
The third part of an argument - "Claim, Evidence, ________"
Reasoning
What kind of rebuttal is this:
The mistake of thinking every situation is the same because of one small example or group.
Generalization or "Not Always" rebuttal
the section that rejects arguments from the opposing side
The Rebuttal
What are the four things na Introduction should cover?
Hook
Introduce the Topic
Thesis Statement
Preview the Arguments
What are the kinds of evidence we can use?
Facts
Statistics
Examples
Expert Statement
Observation
Personal Experience
Perform the song we learned on the debate structure in under 20 seconds
Miss Lauren will determine
the Five different types of claims
Social
Political
Economic
Environmental
Cultural
Use the Flip It Rebuttal against this argument:
"Uniforms are bad because they make everyone look the same.”
Remember: Flip It Rebuttal is when you use your opponent’s argument to actually defend YOUR side
Rebuttal: “That’s true, but that’s actually a good thing—it helps stop kids from comparing clothes and feeling left out.”