Preparing for a Debate
In this activity, you will debate the following topic and provide at least three sources to support your argument:
Do you think people face internal conflict or external conflict more often in their daily lives?
Read these debate instructions as you get started.
If you are in a group setting, you will participate in a debate with another student. If you are in a Self-Paced setting, you will pick one side and debate your argument with your teacher.
Part A
After you research and collect your information, develop your argument. Use information from the sources you’ve researched to support your arguments. Be sure to note how the evidence supports your argument. Take your time to understand all the information you have gathered so you can use it effectively during the debate.
Complete the table with the sources and the evidence you will use to support your argument.
This is the link of the debate instructions => https://app.edmentum.com/content-delivery//resource/2314f2cb-ab4a-42b5-86ae-0a48e3e426eb
Part B
Now you will write opening and closing statements for your debate. Each statement should be one to three minutes long.
The opening statement will introduce the topic of the argument and should include the following elements:
a hook that grabs the attention of the audience
a presentation of the topic of the speech
a thesis statement that will note a clear purpose or message of the speech
The closing statement helps bring the debate to an end and should include the following elements:
a reminder of the purpose of the debate
a summary of the main points made during the debate
a note on why your argument is better than your opponent's argument
Remember, no new arguments should be presented in the closing statement.
