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Delhi Public School, Meerut: Class: Xi, Xii Subject: English TOPIC: Debate Writing
Delhi Public School, Meerut: Class: Xi, Xii Subject: English TOPIC: Debate Writing
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DEBATE WRITING
Debate Writing Tips – The first and the foremost step is to choose the side,
whether you want to write for, or against the motion. Always try to select the side
you personally want to support and have more material information to write on. It
is preferable to make a choice during reading time.
An ideal debate must consist of 4 paragraphs, namely-
1. Introduction/Salutations,
2. Problem,
3. Solution and
4. the conclusion.
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Teacher’s Name:
Delhi Public School, Meerut
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1. In case you are not able to figure one out, keep in mind a few general ones.
It could involve spreading awareness, campaigns, stringent laws and their
strict implementation, education, etc.
2. Using a quote never hurts. It can be general ones like, on working together.
Every situation can be faced and solved if there is unity. So here are a few
handy ones.
"Wherever there is unity, there is always victory."
"Unity is strength."
"United we stand, divided we fall." And many more.
Things to remember
DO’S
1. Before you begin writing, write down all the points (one/two words per
point) at the back of your answer sheet (rough sheet) so that you do not
forget relevant points while writing. This also helps you in maintaining a
sequence, which is very important.
2. Make sure you double-check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They
carry marks.
3. Leave a line number of line between paragraphs to make it look clean.
4. Underlining the main points. But it is advised to do it after finishing your
exam. Use a pencil and scale for underlining.
5. Have a few general quotes in handy. They help in presentation.
6. Presentation is very important.
7. Read a lot of debates to get an idea.
8. Have information about all the major environmental, political, social issues
that have taken place during the entire year.
DON’Ts
1. Never mention any of your personal details, i.e., name, school name or
address.
2. Never write in one go. Make sure you follow the right format and make
paragraphs.
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Teacher’s Name:
Delhi Public School, Meerut
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EXAMPLES
Q1. You are Mukul / Mahima of Alps Public School. Your school has
organized a debate on "Social Media and It’s Effects"Â and you will be
participating in your school. Prepare your views against or in favour of the
motion. (150-200 words)
Answer:
SOCIAL MEDIA AND IT’s EFFECTS
FOR THE MOTION:
"We are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain"
Honourable judges, teachers and my worthy opponents thank you for giving me the
opportunity to join this debate on the topic, "Social Media and It’s Effects". I am
Mukul/ Mahima and I would like to speak in favour of the motion.
How many people do not have a smile on their faces on finding an old friend on
Facebook? Well, social media has removed all the barriers and boundaries to
communication by bringing the globe on a single platform. While business
opportunities have widened, marketer’s reach has broadened. It keeps us updated
about everything going on in every nook and corner of the world on a real-time
basis.
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Teacher’s Name:
Delhi Public School, Meerut
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When most parents think of learning from computers, socializing websites like
facebook appear before their eyes. It is the biggest cyber tragedy. There are
definitely a large number of sites beyond just facebook.
Udemy, Coursera, Khan academy, Byju’s teaching app, the list of online teaching
platforms is endless and ever growing. There are millions of students and teachers
who use these websites and apps for their exam-preparation. They are mostly free
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Teacher’s Name:
Delhi Public School, Meerut
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and it is what makes one turn away from traditional paper-guides. With a
smartphone in every hand, city and village alike, these online libraries are within
everyone’s reach.
Google has already replaced the word Guru to become the greatest knowledge-
provider.
With seven hundred billion population and six hundred trees, it is the need of the
century to go paperless. In this context you can find no better solution than
eLearning.
Rather than living the life of a consumer, let’s be contributors. Instead of buying
paper books, let’s buy eBooks. Instead of collecting a thousand books in our
shelves, let’s convert our phones or computers into virtual libraries and learn.
Thank you.
There is lack of proper guidance and self-assessment mechanisms. Not only this, it
would also reduce employment among teachers.
Since it involves only brain work and not physical work, they tend to get lethargic
resulting in altered physiology. Also, it leads to lack of discipline. Attending a
school makes one have a time schedule in a day. This helps them learn some good
habits like, bathing, breakfast, going to bed at the right time etc. Physical schools
help children adopt a discipline.
Not to forget the excellent interactions involved in physical learning. People tend
to make friends who support them and mentors who guide them. Thus, no matter
how fast technological developments are taking place, the traditional way of
learning should not be displaced.
Thank you.
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Teacher’s Name:
Delhi Public School, Meerut
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