YES!
NO!
Battle of wits!
What is
Debate?
A formal discussion
on a particular topic in
a public meeting or
legislative assembly,
in which opposing
arguments are put
TYPES
OF
DEBATE
LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE
Is a kind of debate where
there is only one speaker in
the side of the affirmative
as well as in the side of the
affirmative side opens the
debate then followed by the
negative speaker.
THE REBUTTAL DEBATE
Is a kind of debate where each team
from the affirmative and the negative
side is composed of about two or
three members. As the debate starts,
the affirmative speaker opens the
constructive speech and the negative
speaker starts the rebuttal.
Every speaker is allowed to deliver a
rebuttal speech. The debate is closed
with the affirmative side delivering
ONE REBUTTAL TYPE OF DEBATE
Is considered as a modified form of
the Lincoln-Douglas type of debate.
However in this type of debate, there
are about two to three members in
both the affirmative and the negative
side. In this debate, all of the
speakers have a chance to refute the
argument of the opponent with the
exception of the first affirmative
speaker who is given the opportunity
OREGON-OXFORD DEBATE
A traditional debate format used in
elementary, governors debate, house
debate rules, parliamentary debate rules,
high school debate, YouTube debate,
presidential debate, colleges and all over
the country.
There are 2 sides in this format : the
Affirmative and the Negative. The
Affirmative proves the validity of the issue
or topic called the Proposition while the
Negative disproves it. Each team has two
BASICS
OF
DEBATE
Constructive
Speech
The presentation of
each team member’s
arguments and
evidence for each
aspect of the case.
Constructive
Speech
Speech types of Constructive Speech may
be:
1. Reading Method
2. Memory Method
3. Extemporraneous
4. Mix method of memory and
conversational or dramatic
TIPS
poise
gestures
audience contact
voice projection
Interpellation
The opportunity
for the opposing
debater to ask
questions
regarding the
REMINDERS:
1. Questions should focus on arguments
developed in the speech of your opponent.
2. COURTESY.
3. Both speakers stand and face the
audience during the Interpellation period.
4. Once the questioning has begun,
neither the questioner nor his opponent
may consult a colleague. Consultation
should be done before but as quietly as
possible.
5. Questioners should ask brief and
easily understandable question.
Answers should equally be brief.
Categorical questions answerable by
yes or no is allowed, however,
opponent if he choose, may qualify
his answer why yes or why no.
6. Questioner may not cut off a
reasonable and qualifying answer, but
he may cut off a verbose response
with a statement such as a “thank
you” “that is enough information” or
7. A questioner should not
comment on the response
of his opponent.
8. Your opponent may
refuse to answer
ambiguous, irrelevant or
loaded questions by asking
the questioner to rephrase
REASONS
CROSS EXAMINATION
1. To clarify points
2. To expose errors
3. To obtain admissions
4. To setup arguments
5. To save prep time
6. To show the judge how cool you are so
they WANT to vote for you.
Rebuttal
The summary and
defense of each
team’s arguments
and evidence, to be
delivered by the
Proposition
Formal topics or
issues for debate
which is argued
upon by two bodies
or sides.
Are written on a
declarative way.
Let it be resolve
that:
1. Same-sex Marriage
should be legal in the
Philippines.
2. Cordillera Administrative
Region shall be an
autonomous region.
MEMBERS
OF THE
BODY
Moderator
1. To reveal the issue involve the
debate;
2. To rule on points of clarification
about the issues or questions and
answers made during the
Interpellation; and
3. To see to it that the debate is
orderly and follows the rules of
parliamentary procedures.
Timekeeper
1. To time the speakers and debaters
accurately;
2. To give the speakers a one-minute
warning with the ringing of the bell
once before his/her time is up.
3. To prevent the debaters from
exceeding the time allotted to them
by ringing the bell twice.
Jury
Will judge and
determine to what
group or side won
the debate without
any biases.
Audience
Members of the
body that needs
to be
persuaded.
Affirmative (PROS)
In favor of
the
proposition
given.
Negative (CONS)
Against the
given
proposition.
Seatwork:
Bring out ½ sheet of
paper.
Your names, date today
and answers should be
written in cursive.
Apply proper
capitalization of letters.
Enumeration:
1-6
Members of the body in
a debate.
7-10
4 common types of
debate
ASSIGNMENT:
On a ½ sheet of paper
construct 2 proposition
about current events
that is happening in our
country, may it be local
or national.
Don’t just talk,
but speak;
don’t just hear,
but listen.
THANK YOU
AND
GOD
Prepared by:
Rauchane Tim Banna.
Battikin