TAKE A STAND!

Cause
Luck or and
Effect
 Surf in Social
Read Books or
Media
Love or Studies
Participating in a Debate
Participating in a Debate
The key component in a debate is clash.
Two sides have opposing views on a topic, usually
called the “motion.”
Representatives from each side present arguments to
convince the judge (or adjudicator)that their
perspective is better than the other.
Though only one side is declared the winner at the
end of the debate, representatives from both sides
will benefit greatly if they keep an open mind to all
the arguments presented.
QUALITIE 1 We l l - s u p p o r t e d A rg u m e n t s
S
OF A 2 Strong Rebuttals
GOOD
DEBATE 3 Good Structure

SPEECH 4 Excellent Deliver y

Well-suppor ted Arguments

Back up your arguments

with thorough research
and good reasoning.
 Strong Rebuttals
Oppose the other team's
argument by pointing out
their logical flaws.
 Good Structure
1. Begin your debate with a strong
opening.

2. Present rebuttals against the other

team's case

3. Deliver your arguments one at a

time, and explain each of them
comprehensively.

4. Summarize your speech, and finish

strong.
 Excellent Delivery

1. Use intonation and volume;

and stress effectively to
make your voice convincing.
2. Utilize your hand gestures
well to emphasize your point.
Debate Topics
• Should parents limit their children's usage of Internet?
• Should schools use English language as the medium of
instruction?
• Are girls more behave than boys?
• Are boys better in Mathematics?
• Who fall in love fast, boys or girls?
• Which is better Philippine songs or Foreign songs?