First Affirmative Speaker Template

INTRODUCTION. Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. My name is __________________________

and I will be speaking for the topic:

DEFINITION We define the topic as (Explain what the topic means. Define the key or important words
in the topic. Use a dictionary to help you. You should make sure that the topic is clearly explained in a
sentence or two.)

SIGNIFICANCE: We believe that it is significant to change/retain the (topic)…

We the affirmative team believe that this statement is true.

ARGUMENTS: I am going to discuss .... points

My first point is (Write down your first point/argument.)

This is because/the reason for this is (Explain the reason that supports your point.)

Now to my second point (Write down your second point.)

This is because (Write down a reason that supports and explains your second point/argument.)

If you have some more points, continue to list them.

ENDING: So, Ladies and Gentlemen, in conclusion (Finish you debate with a sentence that sums up what your team
believes. You can use humor or a quote or you may say ‘thank you’ to finish.)
I am now ready for the interpolation solely based on my contentions.

Second Affirmative Speaker Template

INTRODUCTION. Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. My name is ____________________ and I will
be defending the Inherency of this argument. :

INHERENCY: We believe that the real problem lies in…. and not in the….

We the affirmative team believe that this statement is true.

ARGUMENTS: I am going to discuss the disadvantages/advantages of the current policy.;;.

My first point is (Write down your first point/argument.)

This is because/the reason for this is (Explain the reason that supports your point.)

Now to my second point (Write down your second point.)

This is because (Write down a reason that supports and explains your second point/argument.)

If you have some more points, continue to list them.

ENDING: So, Ladies and Gentlemen, in conclusion (Finish you debate with a sentence that sums up what your team
believes. You can use humor or a quote or you may say ‘thank you’ to finish.)
I am now ready for the interpellation solely based on my contentions.

Third Affirmative Speaker Template

INTRODUCTION. Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. My name is __________________________
and I will be speaking for the Solvency of the policy.

SOLVENCY: We believe that the policy does not solve/solve the problem in the society since …. But
instead we…

We the affirmative team believe that this statement is true.

My first point is (Write down your first point/argument.)

This is because/the reason for this is (Explain the reason that supports your point.)

Now to my second point (Write down your second point.)

This is because (Write down a reason that supports and explains your second point/argument.)

ENDING: So, Ladies and Gentlemen, in conclusion (Finish you debate with a sentence that sums up what
your team believes. You can use humor or a quote or you may say ‘thank you’ to finish.)
I am now ready for the interpellation solely based on my contentions.

REBUTTAL SPEECH

Introduction: (Open with a hook or attention getter)

 Hook:

Specific Purpose: We, the affirmative team believes that

__________________________________. Before that, we would like to congratulate our opponents
for a well-done debate, however, at that point, we will be wrapping up our discussion with the
following points.

Rebuttal:

A. First of all, our opponents have stated that …..

B. However, our research shows …. / With this they have committed the fallacy....
(explain)

C. Next, our opponents have tried to convince you that….

D. But once again, our research shows otherwise… / They again have committed
another fallacy….(explain)

E. Lastly, our opponents have posed the argument that …..

F. Our team has successfully disputed their argument with evidence that proves
that…. / They have once again committed a fallacy …. (explain)

Conclusion:

I would like to leave you with one last thought (final words with impact that you have
won this case)….