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    The structure for a formal debate includes 5 parts: 1) Opening statements where each side introduces their position and argument, 2) Oral arguments where each side presents evidence to support their position, 3) Rebuttal arguments where each side addresses weaknesses in the other's argument, 4) Cross examinations where each side asks questions to challenge the other's evidence, and 5) Closing arguments where each side summarizes their key points and makes a final persuasive case.

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    The structure for a formal debate includes 5 parts: 1) Opening statements where each side introduces their position and argument, 2) Oral arguments where each side presents evidence to support their position, 3) Rebuttal arguments where each side addresses weaknesses in the other's argument, 4) Cross examinations where each side asks questions to challenge the other's evidence, and 5) Closing arguments where each side summarizes their key points and makes a final persuasive case.

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    Structure For The Formal Debate

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    The structure for a formal debate includes 5 parts: 1) Opening statements where each side introduces their position and argument, 2) Oral arguments where each side presents evidence to support their position, 3) Rebuttal arguments where each side addresses weaknesses in the other's argument, 4) Cross examinations where each side asks questions to challenge the other's evidence, and 5) Closing arguments where each side summarizes their key points and makes a final persuasive case.

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    Structure for the Formal Debate

    1. Opening Statements (1 minute each)


    Like an introduction to a formal paper, introduce yourself/team and the topic you will be debating. Tell what you are going to argue during the debate (like a thesis statement) and tell why your position should win.

    2. Oral Arguments

    (2 minutes each)

    Like the body of a formal paper, present the evidence that proves your position is correct. This argument should be very factual and persuasive. Opinions not backed by facts could be used to show the weakness of your case, so be careful!

    3. Rebuttal Arguments (2 minute each)


    Presentment of counter evidence that shows: false, inaccurate, misrepresented, or weak points in the oppositions argument.

    4. Cross Examinations (Open 5 minutes)


    As each team finishes its rebuttal, the other team has time to ask questions about the evidence presented in order to prove the invalidity of the argument or continue to counter arguments.

    5. Closing Arguments (1 minute)


    Like the closing paragraph of a formal paper, summarize the key points you presented. Conclude with a persuasive argument that will win the debate for you even if you are losing based on facts!

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