Debate Groups
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group
4
Nereida Matt Andrew Erica
Arriana Jenna Taylor Alex
Jesse Jazzy Allison Aleeya
Maggie Mikaela Gina Sarah
Abby H. Abi L. Kristen Oscar
Who’s debating when?
January 15: Group 1 and Group 2
January 22:
January 29:
February 5: No debate
February 12: Group 2 and Group 4
What’s the format?
Here’s the format our debates will take. Keep this format in
mind as you and your group prepare to take part in your assigned debates. And
be aware that John and Catherine will be strict about enforcing time limits.
· 5–minute position statement – first Debate Group
·
5–minute position statement – second Debate
Group
(5–minute work period)
·
5–minute rebuttal – first Debate Group
·
5–minute rebuttal – second Debate Group
(5–minute work period)
·
2–minute response - first Debate Group
·
2–minute response - second Debate Group
·
10-minute Q & A with audience
(5–minute work period)
·
3–minute closing statement – second Debate Group
·
3–minute closing statement – second Debate Group
·
Tallying of ballots and announcement of a
winner.
Whole class reflection on the debate.
On the day of your group’s debate, the group should know
who’ll make the opening position statement, who’ll deliver the rebuttal, who’ll
give the response, and who’ll make the closing statement. The person delivering
the opening position statement should have composed their presentation in
advance. The person making the closing statement should have a rough but
flexible outline, ready to be revised on the fly. And the folks handling the
rebuttal and response should come ready to think quickly on their feet.
When your group’s not debating, you’ll need to be prepared
to be an informed, engaged member of the audience. So read the day’s texts
carefully, come to class with questions, and listen closely to the debate, to
develop further questions.
