First Affirmative Speaker Template 1Created by Debating SA 2007. Visit us at www.debatingsa.com.au.INTRODUCTION1. Good afternoon Mr/MadamChairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.(Use Madam or Mr dependingupon the gender of the Chairman.)

2. The topic for our debate isThat

DEFINITION2A. We define the topic as (Explainwhat the topic means. Define thekey or important words in the topic.Use a dictionary to help you. Youshould make sure that the topic isclearly explained in a sentence ortwo.)

3. We the affirmative team believethat this statement is true.TEAM SPLIT3A. Today as first speaker I will betalking to you about (Write downthe general heading/s of the pointsyou will be talking about.)

3B. Our second speaker will betalking about (Write down theheadings of the points your secondspeaker will be talking about.)Our third speaker will rebut andsum up our team case.

REBUTTAL4-7 There is no rebuttal for the firstaffirmative speaker.

ARGUMENTS8. I am going to discuss .... points

9. My first point is (Write down yourfirst point/argument.)

10. This is because/the reason forthis is (Explain the reason thatsupports your point.)

11. Now to my second point (Writedown your second point.)

12. This is because (Write down areason that supports and explainsyour second point/argument.)If you have some more points,continue to list them.

ENDING13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladiesand Gentlemen, in conclusion(Finish you debate with a sentencethat sums up what your teambelieves. You can use humour or aquote.)

First Negative Speaker Template 2Created by Debating SA 2007. Visit us at www.debatingsa.com.au.

INTRODUCTION1. Good afternoon Mr/MadamChairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.(Use Madam or Mr dependingupon the gender of the Chairman)

2. The topic for our debate isThat

3. We agree with the definitiongiven by the affirmative team.ORWe disagree with the definitiongiven by the opposition. (If youdisagree explain why theoppositions definition is wrong.)However, we the negative teambelieve that this statement is false.

TEAM SPLIT3A. Today as first speaker I will betalking to you about (Write downthe main heading/s of the point/syou will be talking about.)

3B. Our second speaker will betalking about (Write down the mainheading/s of the point/s yoursecond speaker will be talkingabout.)Our third speaker will rebut andsum up our team case.

REBUTTAL4. The first speaker of the affirmativeteam has tried to tell you (Duringthe debate you will write down onyour rebuttal card what youropposition has said.)

5. This is wrong because (During thedebate you will write a reason whythat point is wrong.)

6. S/he also said that (Write downanother point that was made ontoyour rebuttal card.)

7. This is wrong because (During thedebate write down a reason whythat point is wrong.)

ARGUMENTS8. I will be discussing .... points.

9. My first point is (Write down yourfirst point/ argument.)

10. This is because/the reason forthis is (Explain the reason thatsupports your point/argument.)

11. Now to my second point. (Writedown your second point)

12. This is because (Explain thereason that supports your secondpoint/argument.)You may have more points.Continue to list them in the samemanner.

ENDING13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladiesand Gentlemen, in conclusion we(Finish your debate with a sentencethat sums up what your teambelieves. You can use humour or aquote.)

Second Affirmative Speaker Template 3INTRODUCTION1. Good afternoon Mr/MadamChairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.(Use Madam or Mr dependingupon the gender of the Chairman.)

2. The topic for our debate isThat

3. We the affirmative team believethat this statement is true.

REBUTTAL4. The first speaker from thenegative team has tried to tell you(During the debate you will write onyour rebuttal card what the firstnegative said.)

5. This is wrong because (During thedebate you will write down areason why that point is wrong.)6. S/he has also said that (If youhave another rebuttal point writethat down.)

7. This is wrong because (Againwrite down a reason why that pointis wrong.)

RECAP7A. Our first speaker has alreadyexplained (State the mainheading/s of your first speaker.)

ARGUMENTS8. Today I will be talking to youabout .... points.

9. My first point is (Write down yourfirst point/argument.)

10. This is because/the reason forthis is (Write down a reasonexplaining your point.)

11. Now to my second point (Writedown your second point.)This is because (Write down areason that supports and explainsyour second point/argument.)

12. My third and final point is (If youhave another point write thatdown. You can have as manypoints as you like.)This is because (Write downanother reason explaining yourpoint.)

ENDING13. So Mr/ Madam Chairman,Ladies and Gentlemen, inconclusion(Finish you debate with a sentencethat sums up what your teambelieves. You can use humour or aquote.)

Second Negative Speaker Template 4INTRODUCTION1. Good afternoon Mr/MadamChairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.(Use Madam or Mr dependingupon the gender of the Chairman)

2. The topic for our debate isThat

3. We the negative team believethat this statement is false.

REBUTTAL4. The second affirmative speakerhas tried to tell you (During thedebate write what the oppositionhas said on your rebuttal card.)

5. This is wrong because (During thedebate you will write a reason whywhat your opposition has said iswrong.)

6. S/he also said that (If you haveanother rebuttal point write thatdown.)

7. This is wrong because (Againwrite down a reason why that pointis wrong)

RECAP7A. Our first speaker has alreadystated(State the main heading/s of yourfirst speaker.)

ARGUMENTS8. Today I will be talking to youabout .... points

9. Now to my first point(Write down your first point/argument.)

10. This is because/the reason forthis is (Give a reason to explainyour point.)

11. Now to my second point.(Write down your second point)This is because (Give a reason toexplain this point.)

12. My third and final point is (List athird or fourth point if you havethem.)This is becauseUse as many or few points as youneed.

ENDING13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladiesand Gentlemen, in conclusion(Finish your debate with aninteresting sentence that sums upwhat your team believes. You canuse humour or a quote.)Created by Debating SA 2007. Visit us at www.debatingsa.com.au.

Third Affirmative Speaker Template 5INTRODUCTION1. Good afternoon Mr/MadamChairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.(Use Madam or Mr depending onthe gender of the Chairman.)

2. The topic for our debate isThat

3. We the affirmative team believethat this statement is true.

REBUTTAL4. The first negative speaker hastried to tell you (During the debatewrite on your rebuttal card whatyour oppositions first speaker hassaid.)

5. This is wrong because (During thedebate write a reason why whatyour oppositions first speaker hassaid is wrong. If you have somemore points then list them as well.)

6. The second negative speakerhas tried to tell you (During thedebate write what youroppositions second speaker hassaid.)

7. This is wrong because (During thedebate write a reason why whatyour oppositions second speakerhas said is wrong. If you have somemore points list them as well.)

SUMMARYAs third speaker it is your job tosummarise your case. You do thisby listing the points of your first andsecond speaker.

8. Our first speaker spoke to youabout (List your first speakers firstargument. Include a reason tosupport this argument.)

9. S/he also spoke about (List yourfirst speakers second argument.Include a reason to support thisargument.)

10. Our second speaker told youthat (List your second speakers firstargument. Include reasons tosupport this argument.)

11. S/he also said that. (List yoursecond speakers secondargument. Include reasons tosupport this argument.

12. Make sure that you haveincluded all your sides argumentsand reasons.

ENDING13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladiesand Gentlemen, in conclusion ourteam (As the final speaker for yourside it is important to end yourdebating with a really compellinginfluential and powerful statement.)

Third Negative Speaker Template 6INTRODUCTION1. Good afternoon Mr/MadamChairman, Ladies and Gentlemen(Use Madam or Mr depending uponthe gender of the Chairman.)

2. The topic for our debate isThat

3. We the negative team believe thatthis statement is false.

REBUTTAL4. The first affirmative speaker has triedto tell you (During the debate writewhat your oppositions first speakerhas said on a rebuttal card.)

5. This is wrong because (During thedebate write a reason why what youroppositions first speaker has said iswrong.)

6. The second affirmative speaker hastried to tell you (During the debatewrite on a rebuttal card what youroppositions second speaker has said.)

7. This is wrong because (During the debate write a reason why what your oppositions second speaker has said is wrong.)The third affirmative speaker has tried to tell you (During the debate write on a rebuttal card what your oppositions third speaker has said if that is important.)This is wrong because (During the debate write a reason why what your oppositions third speaker has said is wrong.)Try to rebut as many of the oppositions points as you can.

SUMMARYAs third speaker it is your job tosummarise your teams case. You do this by listing the points of your first and second speakers.

8. Our first speaker spoke to you about(List your first speakers first point.Include a reason to support this argument.)

9. S/he also said that (List your firstspeakers second point. Include areason to support this argument.)10. Our second speaker spoke to youabout (List your second speakers firstpoint. Include a reason to support thisargument.)

11. S/he also stated that (List yoursecond speakers second point.Include a reason to support thisargument.)

12. Make sure that you have includedall the arguments for your side.

ENDING13. So Mr/Madam Chairman, Ladiesand Gentlemen, in conclusion we, (Asthe final speaker for the negative,finish your debate with a reallycompelling, influential and powerfulstatement.)