Triad Debate #1
What is a Triad Debate?
It's a debate in which you will be assigned one of three roles: Side A Debater, Side B Debater, or Judge. You will have a limited amount of time to research for your role & take notes, and a set amount of time to debate the controversial issue you have been assigned. Each time we do triad debates, you will try a different role. You must fill out the worksheet provided below to demonstrate that you completed your role to the fullest.
It's a debate in which you will be assigned one of three roles: Side A Debater, Side B Debater, or Judge. You will have a limited amount of time to research for your role & take notes, and a set amount of time to debate the controversial issue you have been assigned. Each time we do triad debates, you will try a different role. You must fill out the worksheet provided below to demonstrate that you completed your role to the fullest.
The Roles:
- Side A Debater: You will debate on one side of an assigned controversial issue.
- Side B Debater: You will debate on the other side of an assigned controversial issue.
- Judge: You will research BOTH sides of the issue in order to fact-check the debaters (make sure they don't lie), and to ultimately decide who wins the debate (who made the strongest argument).
How is it Structured?
- Research Time (usually 15-20 minutes)
- Debater A reads their argument (about 3-5 minutes)
- Debater B reads their argument (about 3-5 minutes)
- Any remaining time = ask questions, point out flaws in your opponent's argument, and discuss the topic (about 3-5 minutes)
- Time for writing the reflection & winner selection (about 3-5 minutes)
This Time...
"Length of High school"
There are more and more demands on graduating seniors who either enter the workforce or go to college. Because of these increased demands, some educators want to extend high school to five years instead of the standard four years. Many colleges want students to enter with community service and/or work experience. Extending to a five year program would make that possible. However, students might lose interest in that fifth year.
Your Argument Is...
Time Limits:
Your Argument Is...
- Debater A: You are arguing "Yes, high school should be extended to five years."
- Debater B: You are arguing "No, high school should remain four years."
- Judge: As always: understand both arguments in order to fact-check and select a winner.
Time Limits:
- 15 minutes to research
- 15 minutes to debate (each debater gets 7 minutes with 1 minute for judge decision-making).