This document outlines the structure and rules for a debate between two teams on the topic "There shouldn't be product testing on animals". It details the roles of each speaker, with 3 minutes to speak and 1 minute for points of intervention from the opposing team. Speakers on the "For" team must provide definitions, arguments supported by consequences and proof, while "Against" speakers contradict, provide counterarguments and examples. The debate will be evaluated on content, style, strategy, and fairness. Additional potential debate topics are also provided.

1. LET’S DEBATE!

2. 1 Topic
„There shouldn’t be product testing on animals”
2 TEAMS
GOVERNEMENT OPPOSITION
„For” + ”Again st” -

3. TEAM MEMBERS ROLES AND FUNCTIONS
”G” Speakers ”O” speakers
1 2
-Definition (key terms) - Corrects/completes definition
- Argument G1 (because…) - Contradicts previous speaker
- Conclusion (therefore…) - Argument O1 (because…)
- Conclusion (therefore…)
3 4
- Contradicts previous speaker - Contradicts previous speaker
- Argument G2 (because…) - Argument O2 (because…)
- Conclusion (therefore…) - Conclusion (therefore…)
5 6
- - Contradicts previous speaker - Contradicts previous speaker
- Resumes team arguments G1+G2 - Resumes team arguments G1+G2
- NEW Examples (for G1 & G2) - NEW Examples (for G1 & G2)
- Conclusion (therefore…) - Conclusion (therefore…)

4. TIMING
Each speaker- 3 minutes + 1 minute P.O.I
3’ +1’ 3’ +1’
3’ +1’ 3’ +1’
3’ +1’ 3’ +1’

5. What’s a P.O.I ?
Point(s) of intervention- after a 3 minutes speech the opponent team can
and should ask a clarifying question in order to counterattack the
statement of the speaker. Each P.O.I. counts in order to win a debate!

6. How to build an ARGUMENT?
TOPIC: „There shouldn’t be product testing on animals”
„We think that the production, marketing and purchasing of TAP is an
unnecessary act of cruelty ”
Why?... Because… ( contains the
CONSEQUENCES)
Proof! ( articles/ statistics %/ facts)

7. EVALUATION
1. CONTENT- validity, importance of the arguments, P.O.I and responses
2. STYLE- speach, tone and rhythm, linguistic appropriation, eye contact with the
jury
3. STRATEGY- timing, prioritizing arguments, respecting the role of the speaker
4. FAIR-PLAY

8. TOPICS - MOTIONS
1) Child's rights should be mandatory to school
education.
2) It should exist total equality between
genders.
3) Voting should be compulsory.
4) Children with difficulties in learning should
be included in mass education.
5) Passive behavior toward any crime should
be punished.
6) It should exist zero tolerance toward the
crimes in war.
7) Immunity in front of law of the soldiers in
mission is justified.
8) The freedom of press is more important
than the right of privacy.
9) The developed countries should offer
asylum to the refugees.
10) It shouldn't exist preferential rights for
minorities in disfavor of the majoritarian
population.
11) It should exist zero tolerance for the acts of
terrorism.
12) Students from all the world should learn
English.

9. Remember -It’s just a GAME
We’re all friends in the end
Made by prof. Dana-Alina Baetu &
”Dr. Mihai Ciucă” Saveni Highschool
DEBATE TEAM