FIRST AFFIRMATIVE SPEAKER

Honorable madam and sir.

Chair. Honorable all and the judges./

Honorable madam and sir.
1. Spirit
of
the
motion,
ending
thesis/assertions/major points of analysis
Blablabla

with

2. Defining the motion.

Now, before we start our major points of analysis, I
will give you clarity to the running of the debate by
providing a view of definition. Bla...bla...bla...
(Explain what the topic means. Define the key or
important words in the topic. Use a dictionary to
help you. You should make sure that the topic is
clearly explained in a sentence or two.)
3. Team Split
Today as first speaker I will be talking about
bla...bla...bla
Our second speaker will be talking about
bla...bla...bla...
Our third speaker will rebut and sum up our team
case.
4. Arguments
I would like to argue my speech into (two) major
points. My first point is that .
Blabla...bla... A-R-E-L)
5. Ending
So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, in
conclusion we.
(Finish you debate with a sentence that sums up
what your team believes --- A & R)
We beg to propose.

1. Agree/Disagree Toward Definition

As the negative team we agree/disagree with the
definition given by the affirmative team; however,
we strongly believe that their propositions are
totally wrong.
2. Rebuttal.
The first speaker of the affirmative team has tried to
tell you that ..
(During the debate you will write down on your
rebuttal card what your opposition has said.)
This is wrong because
(During the debate you will write a reason why
that point is wrong.)
S/he also said that..
(Write down another point that was made onto
your rebuttal card.)
This is wrong because..
(During the debate write down a reason why that
point is wrong.)
3.

Team Split
Today as first speaker I will be talking about.
Our second speaker will be talking about..
Our third speaker will rebut and sum up our team
case.

4. Arguments
I would like to argue my speech into (two) major
points. My first point is that...A-R-E-L
5. Ending
So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, in
conclusion we.
(Finish you debate with a sentence that sums up
what your team believes -- A & R)
We beg to oppose.

SECOND AFFIRMATIVE SPEAKER

FIRST NEGATIVE SPEAKER
Ladies and Gentlemen/

Ladies and Gentlemen/

Honorable madam and sir.

1. Rebuttal.
The first speaker of the affirmativeteam has tried to
tell you that ..
(During the debate you will write down on your
rebuttal card what your opposition has said.)
This is wrong because
(During the debate you will write a reason why
that point is wrong.)
S/he also said that..
(Write down another point that was made onto
your rebuttal card.)
This is wrong because..
(During the debate write down a reason why that
point is wrong.)
2. Recap
Our first speaker has already explained
(State the main heading/s of your first speaker.)
3. Arguments
So here I am talking to you about...
My first point is ....Blabla... A-R-E-L
My second point isBla...bla... A-R-E-L
4. Ending
So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, in
conclusion we.
(Finish you debate with a sentence that sums up
what your team believes -- A & R)
We beg to propose

(During the debate you will write down on your

rebuttal card what your opposition has said.)
This is wrong because
(During the debate you will write a reason why
that point is wrong.)
S/he also said that..
(Write down another point that was made onto
your rebuttal card.)
This is wrong because..
(During the debate write down a reason why that
point is wrong.)
2. Recap
Our first speaker has already explained
(State the main heading/s of your first speaker.)
3. Arguments
So here I am talking to you about...
My first point is ....Blabla... A-R-E-L
My second point isBla...bla... A-R-E-L
4. Ending
So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, in
conclusion we.
(Finish you debate with a sentence that sums up
what your team believes -- A & R)
We beg to oppose

THIRD AFFIRMATIVE SPEAKER

Ladies and gentlemen.
SECOND AFFIRMATIVE SPEAKER
Ladies and Gentlemen/
Honorable madam and sir.
1. Rebuttal.
The first speaker of the affirmativeteam has tried to
tell you that ..

1. REBUTTAL
The first negative speaker has tried to tell you......
(During the debate write on your rebuttal card
what your oppositions first speaker has said)
This is wrong because.
(During the debate write a reason why what your
oppositions first speaker has said is wrong. If you
have some more points then list them as well.)

The second negative speaker has tried to tell you

.
(During the debate write what your oppositions
second speaker has said.)
This is wrong because..
(During the debate write a reason why what your
oppositions second speaker has said is wrong. If
you have some more points list them as well.)
2. SUMMARY
(As third speaker it is your job to summarise your
case. You do this by listing the points of your first
and second speaker)
Our first speaker spoke to you about
(List your first speakers first argument. Include a
reason to support this argument.)
S/he also spoke about..
(List your first speakers second argument.
Include a reason to support this argument.)
Our second speaker told you that.
(List your second speakers first argument.
Include reasons to support this argument.)
S/he also said that..
(List your second speakers second argument.
Include reasons to support this argument. Make
sure that you have included all your sides
arguments and reasons.
3. ENDING
So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, in
conclusion our team
(As the final speaker for your side it is important
to end your debating with a really compelling
influential and powerful statement)

THIRD NEGATIVE SPEAKER

Ladies and gentlemen.

1. REBUTTAL
The first affirmative speaker has tried to tell you......
(During the debate write on your rebuttal card
what your oppositions first speaker has said)
This is wrong because.
(During the debate write a reason why what your
oppositions first speaker has said is wrong. If you
have some more points then list them as well.)
The second affirmative speaker has tried to tell you
.
(During the debate write what your oppositions
second speaker has said.)
This is wrong because..
(During the debate write a reason why what your
oppositions second speaker has said is wrong. If
you have some more points list them as well.)
2. SUMMARY
(As third speaker it is your job to summarise your
case. You do this by listing the points of your first
and second speaker)
Our first speaker spoke to you about
(List your first speakers first argument. Include a
reason to support this argument.)
S/he also spoke about..
(List your first speakers second argument.
Include a reason to support this argument.)
Our second speaker told you that.
(List your second speakers first argument.
Include reasons to support this argument.)
S/he also said that..
(List your second speakers second argument.
Include reasons to support this argument. Make
sure that you have included all your sides
arguments and reasons.
3. ENDING
So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, in
conclusion our team
(As the final speaker for your side it is important
to end your debating with a really compelling
influential and powerful statement)