1. Debate Topic: ________________________________________________________
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For Against
Name: Class: Date:
Brainstorm
Brainstorm Checklist: Complete this checklist for EACH point in your brainstorm.
 For ( ) or Against () ?
 Reason (R) or (S)
 Group together each reason with its matching support(s). Use circles or different coloured ink.
Remember: A reason is your thought or idea about why you believe you are right. A support is something that
proves your reasoning is true.

2. Organize Checklist:
 Reasons are in order of most important to
least important
 Each reason is different and not too similar to your other reasons
 Each support clearly proves the reason that it is matched with
FOR:
Reason #1: __________________________________________________________
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Support #1: __________________________________________________________
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Reason #2: __________________________________________________________
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Support #2: __________________________________________________________
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Reason #3: __________________________________________________________
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Support #3: __________________________________________________________
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Organize

3. Organize Checklist:
 Reasons are in order of most important to least
important
 Reasons are not too similar
 Each support clearly proves the reason that it is
matched with
Against:
Reason #1: __________________________________________________________
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Support #1: __________________________________________________________
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Reason #2: __________________________________________________________
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Support #2: __________________________________________________________
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Reason #3: __________________________________________________________
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Support #3: __________________________________________________________
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Organize

4. Choose one reason FOR the topic
and one reason AGAINST the topic.
Write a reason or an example that
proves why that reason is wrong.
FOR Reason:
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Rebuttal: ___________________________________________________________
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AGAINST Reason:
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Rebuttal: ___________________________________________________________
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Rebuttal
Which side is the
winning team?