5. This is wrong because (During the debate you will write a reason why that point is wrong.) 6. S/he also said that (Write down another point that was made onto your rebuttal card.) 7. This is because (During the debate write down a reason why that point is wrong.) ARGUMENTS 8. I will be discussing .... points. 9. My first point is (Write down your first point/ argument.) 10. This is because/the reason for this is (Explain the reason that supports your point/argument.) 11. Now to my second point. (Write down your second point) 12. This is because (Explain the reason that supports your second You may have more points. Continue to list them in the same manner. ENDING 13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, in conclusion we… (Finish your debate with a sentence that sums up what your team believes. You can use humour or a quote or you may say you’ to finish.) ‘thank 3 Second Affirmative Speaker Template INTRODUCTION 1. Good afternoon Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen. (Use Madam or Mr depending upon the gender of the Chairman.) 2. The for our debate is “That… 3. We the affirmative team believe that this statement is true. REBUTTAL
5. This is wrong because (During the debate you will write a reason why that point is wrong.) 6. S/he also said that (Write down another point that was made onto your rebuttal card.) 7. This is because (During the debate write down a reason why that point is wrong.) ARGUMENTS 8. I will be discussing .... points. 9. My first point is (Write down your first point/ argument.) 10. This is because/the reason for this is (Explain the reason that supports your point/argument.) 11. Now to my second point. (Write down your second point) 12. This is because (Explain the reason that supports your second You may have more points. Continue to list them in the same manner. ENDING 13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, in conclusion we… (Finish your debate with a sentence that sums up what your team believes. You can use humour or a quote or you may say ‘thank you’ to finish.) Second Affirmative Speaker Template 3 INTRODUCTION 1. Good afternoon Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen. (Use Madam or Mr depending upon the gender of the Chairman.) 2. The for our debate is “That… 3. We the affirmative team believe that this statement is true. REBUTTAL
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