DEBATE ENCOURAGES CONTINUAL LEARNING.

You will be able to: 1. effectively prepare for a debate. 2. demonstrate active listening to both sides of an argument.

3. structure a logically sound argument.

Preparation before and during a discussion generates constructive debate.

The A.R.E. Model gives a solid argument.

Focusing on key issues creates productive debate.

Preparation before and during a discussion

generates constructive debate.

ANTICIPATION LISTENING NOTE TAKING

If I have only one side of the case to study

before the trial, let it be that of my opponent.

● Short attention span● Passive listening● Distractions● Impatience● Stereotyping, prejudices

Use colors

Emphasize keywords

Use abbreviations

Record statistics & facts

Gives you a solid argument

Assertion: claim

Reason: connects A + E

Evidence: supports A

Assertion Reason Evidence

Assertion Reason Evidence

Logical Connection

Often Omitted

Most Powerful

Focusing on key issues creates a productive debate.

Scope

Disclaimers

Preemption

Contradictions

Base Value

Turns

RESOLUTION: JUNKANOO IS A BETTER REPRESENTATION

OF THE BAHAMAS POSTCOLONIALITY THAN RAKE-N-SCRAPE (GOOMBAY) AND SHOULD BE THE COUNTRY’S NATIONAL

MUSIC. 

DEBATE ENCOURAGES CONTINUAL LEARNING.

PreparationA.R.E. Model

Focus