Persuasive Debate Formal Planning Sheet
Group Member:
Round Responsibilities:
Group Member:
Round Responsibilities:
Group Member:
Round Responsibilities:
Debate Topic:
Summary Question:
Your Position:
Opponents’ Names:
What is your resolution? (a.k.a. This is what you are trying to prove!)
In the chart below, list your key arguments (at least four). In the other column, list the
arguments that your opponents’ might use to cancel out or trump your arguments. List any
additional arguments the box at the bottom!
Your Arguments
Your Opponents’ Arguments
Argument #1:
Matching Argument #1:
Argument #2:
Matching Argument #2:
Argument #3:
Matching Argument #3:
Argument #4:
Matching Argument #4:
Additional Opposing Arguments to Research/Address