Triad Debate #4
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...
"Does Homework Do More Harm or Good?"
Without homework, students only spend 3 to 4 hours a week in each class, so homework is absolutely necessary to ensure that students learn enough information and skills...right? Or is homework taking away time that we need to learn other information and skills...like social skills? Or how to climb trees? Is homework ruining our opportunity to experience the world?
Argument Is...
Time Limits:
- Debater A: You are arguing "Yes, homework does more harm than good, and should be abolished."
- Debater B: You are arguing "No, homework does more good than harm, and should continue."
- 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).