Democratizing Twentieth Century - Debate Speech Suggestions

Debate Speech Structure
Affirmative 1
• Intro (Suggested)
a) Quote, statistics or vignette that connect to resolution
b) Restate resolution
• Background and Context
a) Define key terms
b) Rephrase resolution as modified by key terms
c) State and define teams values
• Value 1
a) Restate and define value
b) Discuss connection to resolution; present arguments
c) Present evidence to support arguments
d) Restate and redefine value
• Value 2 (If time)
a) Repeat steps above

Negative 1
• Challenge Affirmative’s major arguments and values
• Intro (Suggested)
a) Quote, statistics or vignette that connect to resolution
b) Restate resolution
• Background and Context
a) Define key terms
b) Rephrase resolution as modified by key terms
c) State and define teams values
• Value 1
a) Restate and define value
b) Discuss connection to resolution; present arguments
c) Present evidence to support arguments
d) Restate and redefine value
• Value 2 (If time)
a) Repeat steps above


Affirmative 2
• Challenge opponent’s values
• Challenge opponent’s arguments
• Value 2
a) Restate and define second value
b) Discuss connection to resolution; present arguments
c) Present evidence to support arguments


Negative 2
• Challenge opponent’s values
• Challenge opponent’s arguments
• Value 2
a) Restate and define second value
b) Discuss connection to resolution; present arguments