DEBATE

A debate is a contest in the form of an argument, in favour

of or against a motion. It is usually between two persons or
teams.
• POINTS TO REMEMBER
a) Collect information related to the topic
b) Collect authentic data
c) Use simple and short sentences
d) Address the audience
e) Use questions, phrases and quotations
IMPORTANT POINTS:
a) A debate begins with a formal address to the chief guest(s),
fellow speakers and audience and is more conversational in tone.
b) Begin with catchy introduction. It may be supported by an
anecdote, quotation, striking statistical data or a thought
provoking question.
c) Add adequate supporting data to make it credible and
interesting.
d) The conclusion should be brief with a catchy and striking end..
The conclusion should leave the audience thinking about
what you have spoken.
e) Thank the audience in the end.
 FORMAT
BEGINNING: Pre- speech note to draw attention of
listeners
SALUTATION: Greet the audience
DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOPIC: Spell out your motive
and the various aspects of the topic- use statistics, reference
to newspapers and magazines etc.
CONCLUSION
THANK YOU
 BRAIN DRAIN IS NOT A BANE FOR A DEVELOPING COUNTRY LIKE INDIA (AGAINST)

Honourable Judges, my worthy opponents and dear students, Today I,

XYZ of class XII, will speak against the motion, "Brain drain is not a
bane for a developing country like India.”

I would like to draw the attention of my worthy opponents to the fact

that India is a developing nation and a lot of money is spent on the
education and paid as subsidies to the students of Engineering and
Medical but it is ironical that these students after completion of their
studies instead of serving their Motherland go away to foreign countries
to earn more money. This is indeed a great national loss because the
expense incurred on their education comes from the
 taxes submitted by the common people. The present statistical data
reveals the fact the number of students leaving the country and going
abroad has nearly doubled. I'm sure and confident that my honorable
opponents will do some souls searching!

Those in favour of the motion have highlighted the view that brain
drain has brought prestige to the Nation, I strongly disagree, in my
opinion brain drain is a great loss of talent of our Nation. Had these
talented Engineers Doctors stayed behind the people of our
Motherland would have benefitted immensely, the day would
not be far when she would once again be called the "Golden Bird".

The drifting away of the intelligent people has left our country poor
and benefitted another country. To conclude I would once again
firmly say that Brain drain is a bane for a developing country like
India.

Thank You.
MARKING SCHEME:
FORMAT: 1 Mark
CONTENT: 2 Marks
EXPRESSION: 2 Marks
Q1. ‘The Internet cannot replace a classroom teacher’. Write
a debate in 120-150 words either for or against the topic.