Debate

May 4, 2010

=Here is the outline of the debate format:=

First, each side will have a spokesperson to present the side's main argument (introduction):
Team A, 3 minutes, present the argument Team B, 3 minutes, (same)

Then, 2 minutes each for one person from each side:
Team A, 2 minutes, present a specific topic (animals have no special rights) Team B, 2 minutes rebuttal (yes, animals have special rights)

Team B, 2 minutes, present a specific topic (should definitely NOT use animals in certain industries--tell those industries, and why not) Team A, 2 minutes rebuttal (no, using animals is good to use in EVERY industry)

Team A, 2 minutes, present a specific topic (the benefits of testing with ANIMALS) Team B, 2 minutes rebuttal (must have alternatives, so don't have to use animals)

We can have more arguments that have not been presented, if there is time. And then, . ..
Team B, 3 minutes, final argument (say the main argument again, but in different words) Team A, 3 minutes, final argument (same)

April 29, 2010



[|English debate]

[|Spanish debate]

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 * __To add more information__**

In addition. . . Furthermore. . . For example. ..


 * __To contradict some point__**

Nevertheless. . . On the other hand. ..


 * __When you want to state an opinion:__**

In my opinion. . . I think that. . . I feel that. . . I believe that. . . It seems to me that. . . If you ask me. . I'd say that. . The point is. . . As I see it. . . I'd say that. . . The point is. ..


 * __When you want to agree with someone:__**

You're right I think so, too I agree with you You could be right I couldn't agree more That's a good point


 * __When you want to disagree with someone:__**

Yes, but. . . I disagree That's not the point No, I think you're wrong Up to a point, but. . . Yes, that's quite true, but. . . I'm not sure I quite agree Well, you have a point there, but. .


 * __When you want to persuade someone:__**

You must admit that. . . Do you really believe that. . .? Don't you think that. . .? Don't you agree that. . . ?