Welcome to 2015-2016 Debate!
12/22: Mock Debate Planning: All 7th and 8th grade Debate Team members must take this survey to register preferences for the mock debate by 1/5/16!
10/22 Debate CLUB meeting: Click HERE to take the quick Intro Survey at the beginning of our first class.
10/15 Debate Team meeting: Click HERE to take the quick Intro Survey at the beginning of our first class.
12/22: Mock Debate Planning: All 7th and 8th grade Debate Team members must take this survey to register preferences for the mock debate by 1/5/16!
10/22 Debate CLUB meeting: Click HERE to take the quick Intro Survey at the beginning of our first class.
10/15 Debate Team meeting: Click HERE to take the quick Intro Survey at the beginning of our first class.
2015-16 Debate Team Application
THIS Year's Debate Topic:
"Be it resolved that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) should be banned
for private use in the State of Maryland.
County Debate Date: March 21, 2016
General Debate Resources
Debatabase (idebate.org): the website of the International Debate Education Association and includes an authoritative collection of debates mostly written by experienced debaters. The website provides examples of full debates covering both sides of the issue across a range of themes including politics, economics, religion, culture, science, and society.
PMS LMC: Search your issue in the several library media center databases available through the eTools drop-down links (SIRS, Mackin Via, etc.). Use your student login to access in prompted.
Debate Resources: Starter List
Civilian Drones, Privacy, and the Federal State Balance
The Drones are Coming - Is NY Ready?
Drone Use Regulation (CT)
Class/Meeting Slides (*go here if you missed a meeting!)
12/22 meeting ppt. slides (includes all previous classes)
Other Resources (2014-15)
County Debate Agenda
Debate Format
Debate Components
Argument Structure (ARE)
Argument Statement Assignment (1/29 & 2/9 class slide)
Debate Roles: Overview
Opening
4Cs of Constructive/Opening Speech
Intriguing Introductions
Affirmative Opening
Negative Opening & Clash
Opening Outline
Rebuttal
Rebuttal Strategies
Refining Your Rebuttal
Crossfire
Crossfire Guide
Crossfire Tips
Closing
Elements of Effective Closing
Sample Closing
Closing Notes
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*Plastic Bag Survey - Please take this quick survey to contribute to the Debate Team's research!
Debatabase (idebate.org): the website of the International Debate Education Association and includes an authoritative collection of debates mostly written by experienced debaters. The website provides examples of full debates covering both sides of the issue across a range of themes including politics, economics, religion, culture, science, and society.
PMS LMC: Search your issue in the several library media center databases available through the eTools drop-down links (SIRS, Mackin Via, etc.). Use your student login to access in prompted.
Debate Resources: Starter List
Civilian Drones, Privacy, and the Federal State Balance
The Drones are Coming - Is NY Ready?
Drone Use Regulation (CT)
Class/Meeting Slides (*go here if you missed a meeting!)
12/22 meeting ppt. slides (includes all previous classes)
Other Resources (2014-15)
County Debate Agenda
Debate Format
Debate Components
Argument Structure (ARE)
Argument Statement Assignment (1/29 & 2/9 class slide)
Debate Roles: Overview
Opening
4Cs of Constructive/Opening Speech
Intriguing Introductions
Affirmative Opening
Negative Opening & Clash
Opening Outline
Rebuttal
Rebuttal Strategies
Refining Your Rebuttal
Crossfire
Crossfire Guide
Crossfire Tips
Closing
Elements of Effective Closing
Sample Closing
Closing Notes
OLD
*Plastic Bag Survey - Please take this quick survey to contribute to the Debate Team's research!