1. Training Session 2012

2. How does a debate work? • What should I say? • How do I give a speech? • How do I win?

3. A debate is a competitive, logical argument between 2 teams on a given topic

4. How does a debate work? • What should I say? • How do I give a speech? • How do I win?

5. 1 2 3 Change debates are about solving a problem Illustrate problem Propose model Prove solution

6. 1 2 3 Change: This house would ban advertising to children Illustrate problem Propose model Prove solution • Fat kids • Commercial-ism • No ads during child hours • Kids won’t see the ads • No desire created

7. 1 2 3 Judgement debates choose between two alternatives Establish criteria Compare options Evaluate overall

8. 1 2 3 Judgement: This house believes that private schools are better than public Establish criteria Compare options Evaluate overall • Test results • Activities • Diversity • Scores are better • More activities • An okay mix • First two criteria are most important

9. How does a debate work? • What should I say? • How do I give a speech? • How do I win?

10. Make your Point • Explain the Reasoning • Give an Example

11. Substantive vs Rebuttal

12. How does a debate work? • What should I say? • How do I give a speech? • How do I win?

13. Questions?