Second and Third

Speakers Debating A. Davis

Order of Proceedingslink

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtQ9ZJSNOlM

1. First plaintiff makes an opening statement and provides the allegation

2. First defendant makes an opening statement to disprove the allegation.

3. Second plaintiff acts as an expert

4. Second defendant acts as an expert

5. Third plaintiff acts as an expert and restates the arguments

6. Third defendant acts as an expert and restates the argument

2. First defendant cross examines the first plaintiff

4. Second defendant cross examines the second plaintiff

5. Third plaintiff cross examines the second plaintiff

6. Third defendant cross examines the third plaintiff

3. Second plaintiff cross examines the first defendant

7. Closing argument

8. Closing argument

Second and Third Speakers

• There are two parts to the second and third speakers speeches • 1. Cross examination • Start your speech in an interesting way.

• Point out any contradictions made by the other team.• Puncture the other teams best example or statistic. • Quote particularly damaging sentences back to them.

• Find contradictions and problems with the previous speakers arguments and points. o State the contradiction/hole in their argument.o State why this is incorrect.o Provide a better alternative or solution.

• 2. Expert speech • Make two goods points that support your side of the allegation. • Say what you are going to say and then say it. • First point,- explain, example, link • Second point- explain, example, link • Use detailed examples to back up your point.• Refer back to the allegation after each point.

Second and third speakers • Introduction-

o State your side of the argument and why this is important. o State what two points you will be making and why. They

are important.

• Body paragraph one- Cross examination o State the contradiction/hole in opposing sides argument.o State why this is incorrect.o Provide a better alternative or solution.

Body paragraph two o First point o Explain o Example/ evidence o Link point to why winning the case is important.

Body paragraph three o First point o Explain o Example/ evidence o Link point to why winning the case is important.

Conclusion o Restate what points were made in the cross examination o Restate why your two points were important.o Restate why it is important that the allegation should stand

or fall.

Example/ Evidence • Whist acting as an expert it is important to supply

evidence to back up your points. Nothing will stand up in court unless you have the correct evidence to back it up.

Types of examples and evidence that you can use are

PicturesQuotesFilmed extracts Props/ objects Sound recordingsNews paper extracts

Make sure you have a variety of types of evidence for your case. You will need to show these during your speech.You might want to use iMovie- Educreations- Pic collage- Key note- Skitch- Noob news- Podcasts- Audacity,- iMotion HD- Imagechef,

Introductions Start your speech in an interesting way.

• Use an excellent example.• Contrast examples from both sides- making

your example sound more important. • Use a compelling statistic • Introduce your teams your teams main

argument• Say why it is important that your side wins.• State what you are going to say in your speech.

Tips • Use facts and statistics to back up your points.

o Remember to say where these come from.

• Use a catch phrase or slogan that your side keeps repeating throughout the case. o “Without Zoos animals have no hope.”o “just zoo it.” o “for a small fee you can see real animals before they become extinct.”o “Cruel captivity and conditions ruins animals lives.”

While preparing • Ask why questions..• Why should we be\not doing this? • Why is this bad or good? • What will happen if this changes?• What will happen if this does not change? • How will society be effected if this changes?• How will society be effected if this does not change?• Why is it important that a change does take place?• Why is it important that we maintain the status quo?

Structure • Tell us what your going to say, say it, then tell us

you have said it. • Sign posting – make sure everyone knows what

you are doing.• Signal that you have moved from your

introduction to your cross examination to your first point, second point, third point conclusion.

• Signal which point you are cross examining. • Signal which points you are making.

Cross examination

Pick up on when your opponents do not cross examine one of your arguments.

For example, we said that Zoos are needed to help animals because of the breeding programs they offer. Your team has completely overlooked this argument .

Keep bringing this up. It makes your team seem

stronger and stronger.

• State what point you are cross examining. o You said that…..

• Explain what is wrong with this point.o This is wrong because…..

• Explain what you mean in detail.o What this means is that……

• Link the cross examination back to the allegation. o So what this shows us is…..

How to end your speeches.

• Summarise what you have said.• Summarise at what point your case is at. • Summarise the problems with the other teams

case.• Restate why it important that you win your case.

Task • Using a brainstorming app create a brainstorm

organising your ideas. • Make sure you have identified what type of

evidence you will use in your court case. • Write your speech using the hamburger model.• Prepare and create your evidence • Practice combining reading your speech whilst

showing your evidence.

• Brain storming apps o Simple mind plus o iBrianstormo Mindmasho Idea Ketch