Triad Debate #3
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...
"Is Service learning helpful, or Hurtful?"
Many high schools and universities today provide opportunities for students to go on service trips to developing countries. These trips are intended to show students the value of service while opening their eyes to the desperate needs of less fortunate parts of the globe. However, some people argue that service learning actually causes more harm to developing nations than good.
Argument Is...
Time Limits:
- Debater A: You are arguing "Yes, service learning helps people in developing nations, and should be continued."
- Debater B: You are arguing "No, service learning does NOT help people in developing nations, and should be ended."
- 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 about 6 minutes maximum + a few minutes for follow-up conversation).