debate structure

 

We have discussed the social function, structure, and language features of discussion text. We know  that the purpose of discussion text Is to present arguments and information from differing viewpoints. Discussion texts are used In debate skills. The followlng are debate structure that you should know

DISCUSSION STRUCTURE	ROLES	DEBATE STRUCTURE
Opening Statement (First Stage)	1st speaker affirmative	Presenting a topic from affirmative point of vtew and explaning each member's role and content.
	1 ll speaker negative	Explaining the negative ideas and criticizing the affirmative speaker's point of view.
Second Stage	2nd speaker affirmative	Elaborating supporting the case With evidence and criticizing 1st speaker negative. Tries to convince audience to befieve the affirmative case
	2nd speaker negative	Presenting main ideas briefly elaborating and supporting with evidence. Criticizing 2nd speaker affirmative and trying to convince audience to believe the negative case.
Third Stage	3rd speaker affirmative	Criticizing points made by 2nd speaker negative and trytng to convince audience affirmative reasoning is right. Sums up case.
	3rd speaker negative	Criticizing points made by 2nd speaker affirmative and trying to convince audience negative reasoning is right. Sums up case.
Concluding Statement	Adjudicator/Judge	Judging the winner based on Iha eftectiveness of opening and ctoslng, development ol team chain of thought, conlent, methodology, and manner of each speech.

You must have ever watched a debate. Have you ever had group diacuaslon? There will be question session. In this session, the audience can disagree or agree an opinion. 1he following are expressions that we can use in debate or group discussion.

Asking for and  Giving Opinion

Asking For Opinion	Giving Opinion
·       What do you think of . . . ? ·       Do you think . . . ? ·       What is your opinion?	·       I think that . . . . ·       Personalty, I think … ·       In my opinion, …

Expressing Agreement and Disagreement

Agreement	Disagreement
·       I agree. ·       I agree with you. ·       I totally agree with that.	·       I disagree with you. ·       I don't agree. ·       I don't think (that) . . .

Interrupting

Interrupting	Response
·       Sony to interrupt, but . . . . ·       Can I add something here? ·       Excuse me/Pardon me, but . . . .	·       Sure, go ahead. ·       It depends what it is. ·       Yes?

In this part, you are going lo be tested how well you speak in English, especially In debate or giving arguments. Here is the structure of a debate agreeing or disagreeing.

1.    Address to the listeners. For example, Respected judges and audience.

2.    Opening lines. For example, I believe . . . .

3.    Body

4.    Conclusion

5.  Closing note. For example, Thank you for listening to my views or this is outline of our case. Thank you.

Listen and complete the following monologue! Then tell the Issue and the points of view!

Lately, we are faced with the school regulation that 1) ……… at school. This regulation is caused by the rise of 2) ………. which facilitates communication. However, with a massive development in technology, handphone turns to be a smartphone. The prohibition of bring smartphone to school creates different opinions among 3) ……….. Student’s abusing smartphone is a major cause of banning to bring smartphone to school. Of course, this decision must be caused by the news about 4) ……….and the doers are students. This case frightens the school. Youth are great imitating period. But, they still cannot differentiate which is good or bad for them. So, students abuse the convenience provided by smartphone. That is one example of 5………. caused by smartphone. However, not a few people 6) ……….. Some parents think that the ban of handphone at school 7……….. They argue that it can make their children diffi cult to 8) ………. if they have other activities outside the school. Moreover, if there is something unwanted happens, such as accidents or kidnapping, the handphone is necessary. In addition, parents are also easier to control their children when they bring handphone. Regardless of the pros and cons of the regulation, of course the regulation and the handphone have benefi ts. But, it is basically back 9) ……….. Certainly the role of teachers and parents are very important in educating children’s moral and mental. So, they do not misuse the handphone. Both sides should sit down together and 10) ………. for their best.