Standard Debate Form

We will split into two teams, one defending(pro) and one refuting (con) the statement assigned.
You may break up responsibilities in whatever way your group chooses.

We will follow a standard debate format:

Introduction:
pro 2 minutes; con 2 minutes

Back-and-forth:
pro point 1minute; con rebuttal 1minute;
con point 1 minute; pro rebuttal 1 minute, etc...
(be sure everyone participates)

Conclusion
pro 2 minutes; con 2 minutes.

We will end with a non-partisan vote.
 

Remember:

• Use language appropriate to the task.
• Use humor, irony, hypotheticals, rhetorical questions, sarcasm, hyperbole, analogy and other rhetorical devices when apropriate.
• Support your arguments with factual material and quotes whenever possible.
• Do not allow your opponent to establish the grounds for debate.
• Do not repeat previous arguments unless you can support them in a novel way or elaborate  upon them.
• Coordinate your team so as to use each member most effectively.
• Be sure everyone participates
• Be gracious to your opponents
• Watch the clock
• Consider your audience
• You are graded by team, so be sure everyone is prepared