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    Debating involves a formal argument between two sides on a topic. A debate typically includes 3 speakers on each side (affirmative and negative), a timekeeper, adjudicator, and chairperson. The document introduces debating and outlines its basic structure but does not provide answers to the remaining questions about where debates occur, who participates, when they take place, and why debating is useful. It emphasizes that a good debate requires two clear sides, evidence, strong language, and clear delivery.

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    Debating involves a formal argument between two sides on a topic. A debate typically includes 3 speakers on each side (affirmative and negative), a timekeeper, adjudicator, and chairperson. The document introduces debating and outlines its basic structure but does not provide answers to the remaining questions about where debates occur, who participates, when they take place, and why debating is useful. It emphasizes that a good debate requires two clear sides, evidence, strong language, and clear delivery.

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    Debating involves a formal argument between two sides on a topic. A debate typically includes 3 speakers on each side (affirmative and negative), a timekeeper, adjudicator, and chairperson. The document introduces debating and outlines its basic structure but does not provide answers to the remaining questions about where debates occur, who participates, when they take place, and why debating is useful. It emphasizes that a good debate requires two clear sides, evidence, strong language, and clear delivery.

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    Introduction to Debating

    All you need to know


    What is Debating?

    Debate (verb)

    Definition: to argue about (a subject), especially in a


    formal matter.

    So…

    A debate is just well structured and thought out argument.


    How is a debate structured?

    A debate involves 8-9 people:

    - 3 speakers for the Affirmative Side


    - 3 speakers for the Negative Side
    - A Timekeeper
    - An Adjudicator
    - A Chairperson
    Now that we know what a
    debate is, I need your help.
    I still have 4 questions to complete our 5Ws
    Guide to Debating:
    - Where do we see debate?
    - Who Participates in Debating?
    - When do we debate?
    - Why do we Debate?
    Where do we see debate?
    Who Participates in Debating?
    When do we debate?
    Why do we Debate?
    Part 2
    5 Minute Scribble:
    **Insert Topic Here**
    Review: What does a good argument/debate need?

    ● Two Sides
    ● Evidence
    ● Strong Language
    ● Good tone of Voice
    ● Clear Delivery
    What happens when
    you have to argue for
    something you don’t
    believe in?

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