We're going to try a different format for our next debate:
There will be 3 debates that take place.
Topic #1: Are some video games bad for children? (do they contribute to violence, social isolation? etc)Sources: http://videogames.procon.org/, http://time.com/34075/how-violent-video-games-change-kids-attitudes-about-aggression/, http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-04-15/violent-video-games-dont-make-you-aggressive-but-tetris-might, http://www.theesa.com/facts/violence.asp
Topic #2: Should drinking age be lowered from age 21?
Sources: http://drinkingage.procon.org/, http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/20/opinion/cohan-underage-drinking-duke/, http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/02/24/282072818/the-21-drinking-age-may-save-lives-even-though-its-flouted, http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/30/health/la-he-drinking-age-20110530
Topic #3: Should Performance Enhancing Drugs (such as steroids) be accepted in sports?
Sources: http://sportsanddrugs.procon.org/, http://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2012/08/24/why-its-time-to-legalize-steroids-in-professional-sports/, http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/03/maybe-we-should-just-legalize-steroids-for-pro-athletes.html, http://espn.go.com/special/s/drugsandsports/steroids.html, http://law.marquette.edu/facultyblog/2010/10/20/why-steroids-have-no-place-in-sports/comment-page-1/
Research will take place for Odd day (May 15,19) and Even day (16,20)
Debates will take place for Odd day (May 21,23,28) and Even day (May 22,27,29)
Here's the twist: you won't know which side you are arguing until the day of the debate (GASP!!!)
Computers: Cart F (328) on Thurs May 15), Cart E (230) on Fri May 16, Mon May 19-Thurs May 29
DEBATE SETUP
Round 1
Team A Speaker 1 – 2-minute limit (make logical points for your side of the issue)
Team B Speaker 1 – 2-minute limit (your opponent makes opposing points)
Each side makes notes to prepare questions for the first Crossfire
Timeout – 1 minute (Create the questions for the Crossfire)
Crossfire (between A1 & B1) – 2-minute limit (use the questions you created from the Timeout)
In cross-fire, both participants face the judge rather than each other. This is because
the questions are intended for the audience. The keys to an effective cross-fire are
good questions and a professional demeanor. Specifically:
1. Ask specific questions that get to the heart of the issue.
2. Be polite, professional, and respectful during the cross-fire.
3. Never personalize the cross-fire —the focus should always be on issues.
Round 2 (Repeat the instructions for Round 1)
Team A Speaker 2 – 2-minute limit
Team B Speaker 2 – 2-minute limit
Timeout – 1 minute
Crossfire (between A2 & B2) 2-minute limit
Round 3 (Repeat the instructions for Round 1)
Team A Speaker 3 – 2-minute limit
Team B Speaker 3 – 2-minute limit
Timeout – 1 minute
Crossfire (between A3 & B3) 2-minute limit
Final Round Summary
Timeout – 2 minutes (Group should decide only the most important points to present)
A summary -- 1 minute limit
B summary -- 1 minute limit
Grand Crossfire (all speakers) -- 3 minute limit
Team A Speaker 1 – 2-minute limit (make logical points for your side of the issue)
Team B Speaker 1 – 2-minute limit (your opponent makes opposing points)
Each side makes notes to prepare questions for the first Crossfire
Timeout – 1 minute (Create the questions for the Crossfire)
Crossfire (between A1 & B1) – 2-minute limit (use the questions you created from the Timeout)
In cross-fire, both participants face the judge rather than each other. This is because
the questions are intended for the audience. The keys to an effective cross-fire are
good questions and a professional demeanor. Specifically:
1. Ask specific questions that get to the heart of the issue.
2. Be polite, professional, and respectful during the cross-fire.
3. Never personalize the cross-fire —the focus should always be on issues.
Round 2 (Repeat the instructions for Round 1)
Team A Speaker 2 – 2-minute limit
Team B Speaker 2 – 2-minute limit
Timeout – 1 minute
Crossfire (between A2 & B2) 2-minute limit
Round 3 (Repeat the instructions for Round 1)
Team A Speaker 3 – 2-minute limit
Team B Speaker 3 – 2-minute limit
Timeout – 1 minute
Crossfire (between A3 & B3) 2-minute limit
Final Round Summary
Timeout – 2 minutes (Group should decide only the most important points to present)
A summary -- 1 minute limit
B summary -- 1 minute limit
Grand Crossfire (all speakers) -- 3 minute limit
http://www.proquestk12.com/productinfo/pdfs/MiniDebate_Students.pdf
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