Debate - Day 1

DEBATE Vs. ARGUMENT: Which always includes an opposing side and rebuttal?

• Debate
• Argument

DEBATE Vs. ARGUMENT: Which is generally NOT a formal, academic competition?

• Debate
• Argument

When you turn a topic into a statement that can be argued, you've created a

• Motion
• Affirmative Claim
• Negative Claim
• Valid Reason

"Global Warming" would be an example of . . .

• a topic
• a motion
• a claim
• evidence

States should raise the minimum wage to at least $15.00 an hour is an example of. . .

• a topic.
• a motion.
• evidence

States should raise the minimum wage to at least $15.00 an hour.  What is the affirmative side?

• States should raise the minimum wage to at least $15.00 an hour.
• States should NOT raise the minimum wage to at least $15.00 an hour.
• Minimum Wage
• Money

Students should NOT be required to wear uniforms in public schools.  What is the negative side's claim?

• Students should not be required to wear uniforms in public schools.
• Students should be required to wear uniforms in public schools.
• School Uniforms

Schools should allow students to use their cell phones to do work in the classroom.  What would be the negative side's claim?

• Schools should allow students to use their cell phones to do work in the classroom.
• Schools should not allow students to use their cell phones to do work in the classroom.

What is a claim?

• Taking the topic and making a statement about it.
• A statement that shows you support the motion.
  
• A statement that shows if you support or oppose the motion.
• A statement that shows you oppose the motion.

If you oppose the motion, which side are you on?

• Affirmative Side
• Negative Side
• Judge