WH—Unit 4: Globalization
MAT 1
GLOBALIZATION: A DEBATE
Resolved: that Globalization is a positive force in the world today.
In order to understand globalization and its effects on the world, we will be engaging in a structured
debate centered on the resolution written above. As evidence, we will focus on the effects of
globalization in primarily third world countries in the Middle East, Asia, South America as well as
North America (Mexico and Central America).
Students will be divided into two teams, an affirmative team that seeks to persuade the judge (the
teacher) that the resolution is correct, and a negative team that seeks to persuade the judge that the
resolution is incorrect.
Additionally, each student on each team will take on a specific role, explained in the chart below,
and in this way will contribute to the debate presentation.
All students will submit two 1-page MAXIMUM constructive arguments (with at least 3 pieces of
textual evidence from reputable sources) and one ½-page rebuttal argument on Turnitin.com. A
constructive argument is one which presents the case (rationale) for your side of the debate. Ideally,
each student-written constructive argument focuses only on one aspect of the case, and the team will
then decide which constructive arguments to present during each constructive round of the debate.
A rebuttal is a refutation of a point made by the opposing side; you may use reason (logos) or
emotion (pathos) to try and undermine the opposing argument. In this debate, personal attacks on
the argument/rebuttal presenters (ethos) are not allowed.
Role
# of Students
Description
Represent the team during rounds by clearly stating
arguments and the corresponding supporting
evidence
Constructive Presenter
4 (2 per round)
Cross-Examination
Analyst
Rest of Group
Take notes on opposition’s presentation and conduct
cross-examination question rounds for your team;
notes are to be submitted after the debate
Rebuttal Presenter
4 (2 per round)
Represent the team during rebuttal round by clearly
refuting the opposition’s arguments
Judge
teacher
Listen to and take notes on each side’s presentations
and rebuttals; decide on the debate winner
We will have an opportunity to research the debate resolution on _______________________.
Our debate will take place on _______________________.
WH—Unit 4: Globalization
MAT 2
Debate Procedure (time limits are strictly imposed!):
1) First Affirmative Constructive (7-8 min.)—A speaker from the affirmative side
presents a prewritten speech that argues the affirmative of the resolution.
2) Cross-Examination of Affirmative Constructive by Negative Team (3 min.)—An
exchange of questions and answers by the debate teams. Only the points that have been
introduced by the speaker can be cross-examined.
3) First Negative Constructive (7-8 min.)—A speaker from the negative side lists the
reasons why the resolution should be defeated.
4) Cross-Examination of Negative Constructive by Affirmative Team (3 min.)
5) Consultation Time for Both Teams (3 min.)—Teams analyze and begin crafting
responses to opposing team’s first constructives.
6) Second Affirmative Constructive (7-8 min.)—A speaker from the affirmative side
responds to the arguments made by the first negative speaker.
7) Cross-Examination of Second Affirmative Constructive by Negative Team (3
min.)
min.)
their
team
8) Second Negative Constructive (7-8 min.)—A speaker from the negative side may
introduce new arguments or extend arguments made by the first negative speaker.
9) Cross-Examination of Second Negative Constructive by Affirmative Team (3
10) Consultation Time for Both Teams (3 min.)—Teams take time to make sure that
first rebuttals address questions or points introduced in the constructive rounds.
11) First Negative Rebuttal (5 min.)—The speaker may introduce no new arguments,
but reviews and highlights the strongest points already presented for the negative case.
12) First Affirmative Rebuttal (5 min.)—The speaker attempts to refute all the
arguments made by the negative side.
13) Consultation Time for Both Teams (4 min.)—Teams review their final rebuttal
statements to be sure that they are summarizing their points accurately and persuasively.
14) Second Negative Rebuttal (5 min.)—The speaker summarizes the negative case and
attempts to convince the judge or judges to vote for his or her side. No new arguments
may be presented.
15) Second Affirmative Rebuttal (5 min.)—The speaker summarizes the affirmative case
and attempts to convince the judge or judges to vote for his or her side.
16) Judge(s) Deliberation Recess (8-10 min.)—The judge or judges deliberate which
presented their case most successfully. Debaters should be judged on how well they
speak, the clarity of the arguments presented, and the persuasiveness of their arguments.