Debate Activities
Formal Class Debate
Activities
1. Each group chooses a debate topic.
2. Each group determines who will be on the preposition team and the opposition team.
3. Research - Each team will create a Google Docs compiling all of their primary and secondary research.
4. Delegate Tasks - Each team will use the schedule to determine each group member's role.
5. One group (2 teams) conducts the debate while the other group listens as jury members.
1. Each group chooses a debate topic.
2. Each group determines who will be on the preposition team and the opposition team.
3. Research - Each team will create a Google Docs compiling all of their primary and secondary research.
4. Delegate Tasks - Each team will use the schedule to determine each group member's role.
5. One group (2 teams) conducts the debate while the other group listens as jury members.
Debate Schedule
1. Opening Statement from Proposition Team - 5 minutes
2. Opening Statement from Opposition Team - 5 minutes
3. Recess of 5 Minutes
4. Cross Examination Session
-Opposition Team Questions Proposition Team - 10 Minutes
-Preposition Team Questions Opposition Team - 10 Minutes
5. Recess of 5 Minutes - Teams
6. Closing Statement from Opposition Team - 3 minutes
7. Closing Statement from Proposition Team - 3 minutes
8. The jury deliberates and announces the winning team.
1. Opening Statement from Proposition Team - 5 minutes
2. Opening Statement from Opposition Team - 5 minutes
3. Recess of 5 Minutes
4. Cross Examination Session
-Opposition Team Questions Proposition Team - 10 Minutes
-Preposition Team Questions Opposition Team - 10 Minutes
5. Recess of 5 Minutes - Teams
6. Closing Statement from Opposition Team - 3 minutes
7. Closing Statement from Proposition Team - 3 minutes
8. The jury deliberates and announces the winning team.