Triad Debate #5
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...
"Plastic bag ban?"
Plastic bag are awful for the environment - so awful, in fact, that many cities have considered making them illegal to sell and distribute in stores. A few cities have actually already banned the use of plastic bags. However, a ban on plastic bag use might be bad for businesses and bad for the economy. What do you think?
Argument Is...
Time Limits:
- Debater A: You are arguing "Yes, our city should ban the use of plastic bags in stores."
- Debater B: You are arguing "No, our city should not ban the use of plastic bags in stores."
- 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).