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![USEFUL EXPRESSIONS FOR BEGINNING A DEBATE
• Good morning to all of you present here. I am [name] from----- to
speak on the topic of [title].
• Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here, then pause
a moment, then a quote: "Benjamin Franklin once said ______" or
whatever the quote is.
• Resp. jury and worthy teachers, my fellow mates, honorable guests. A
very GOOD Morning/Noon/Evening…… to one and all present here.
• Then……. Introduce Yourself!](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/debate-masteramasterskill-211208174648/75/Master-the-Master-Skill-Debate-Debating-15-2048.jpg)
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Master the Master Skill - Debate - Debating
This document provides guidance on debate writing and skills. It discusses the structure of a debate with alternating sides speaking for and against a contention. It also covers debate style, content, and strategy. Style topics include tone, volume, clarity. Content includes defining terms, building an argument case, and rebuttals. Strategy discusses fulfilling roles as proposer or opposer and teamwork. The document provides expressions for beginning a debate and expressing or disagreeing with opinions. It concludes with tips for an effective debate.
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- 3. • A StructuredArgument • Two sides speak alternately for and against a particular contention/motion • Each person is allocated a time
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- 9. Style THE WAY Content WHAT YOU SAY Strategy PLAN& EXECUTION Basic Debating Skills
- 10. • Speed • Tone •Volume • Diction • Language • Clarity • Fluency • Humour • Stance, gestures and expressions • Use of notes and eye contact Style
- 11. Content • Definitions Whatever themotion is, the first speaker in the debate must define it. • Case - the parts Having defined the motion, you must then begin to build a case. • Case - the whole The case must be outlined in the introduction. This involves stating your main arguments and explaining the general thrust of your case. • Rebuttal - the parts a direct factual error, an indirect factual error misinterpretation. • Rebuttal - the whole
- 12. Strategy • Fulfilling thecorrect role • The Proposer • The Opposer • Teamwork
- 15. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS FORBEGINNING A DEBATE • Good morning to all of you present here. I am [name] from----- to speak on the topic of [title]. • Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here, then pause a moment, then a quote: "Benjamin Franklin once said ______" or whatever the quote is. • Resp. jury and worthy teachers, my fellow mates, honorable guests. A very GOOD Morning/Noon/Evening…… to one and all present here. • Then……. Introduce Yourself!
- 16. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TOBEGIN A DEBATE • I take this opportunity to present my views in favour/against ……..”Mention your topic • Good Morning everyone. Esteemed judges, honourable guests, respected teachers and my fellow students. I,------feel honoured to have been given the opportunity to speak (FOR/AGAINST) the topic- (name of the topic).
- 17. Giving your opinionabout a topic Expressing a strong opinion • In my opinion, … • In my view, … • In my reckoning, … • I strongly believe in … • I definitely think that …
- 18. Giving your opinionabout a topic Expressing a strong opinion • Well, I think … • I strongly believe • I have a reason to believe • I’m sure that… • I’m pretty sure that…
- 19. Expressing certainty •According togovernment statistics,… • Actually, … •In fact, … • Clearly, … • Obviously, …
- 20. Expressing certainty •Without doubt,… •There’s no doubt that …. •Undoubtedly • Surely, …
- 21. Agreeing in part •Yes, perhaps, however ... • Well, yes, but ... • Yes, in a way, however….. • Yes, I agree up to a point, however ... • Well, you have a point there, but ...
- 22. Agreeing in part •There'ssomething there…. • I suppose, however... • I guess you could be right, but ... • Yes, I suppose so, however ... •That's worth thinking about, but ..
- 23. Expressing complete disagreement •Idon’t think so! • I disagree • I disagree entirely. • I’m afraid I can’t agree. • I’m afraid you’re wrong •On the contrary!
- 24. Expressing complete disagreement •Definitelynot! •I wonder whether that’s the case. •Hmmm, I’m not sure about that.. •I’m not sure (that) it works like that. •I’m not so certain
- 25. Countering politely • Thatmay be true, but … • That might have been the case once, but … • You may be right about …, but .. • That’s a good point, but… • That would be great, except that… • That may be so, but…
- 26. Countering politely • Possibly,but… …, • but what I’m concerned with is… • but what I’m afraid of is… • but what bothers me is… • but what I don’t like is… • but what I’m concerned with is…
- 27. DO’S • Before youbegin writing, write down all the points (one/two words per point) so that you do not forget relevant points while writing. This also helps you in maintaining a sequence, which is very important. • Make sure you double-check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They carry marks. • Leave an adequate number of lines between paragraphs to make it look clean. • Underlining the main points is very important
- 28. DO’S • Use apencil and scale for underlining. • Always have a few general quotes in handy. They help in presentation and shows that you’re prepared • Presentation is very important. • Have information about all the major environmental, political, social issues that have taken place during the entire year..
- 29. DON’Ts • Never mentionany of your personal details, i.e., name, school name or address. • Never write in one go. Make sure you follow the right format and make paragraphs. • Don’t use slangs or short forms. • Don’t write the wrong facts. • Try not to exceed the prescribed word limit of 150-200 words.
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