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1. Opening Statement 1:30 EACH (Here is our argument and reasons)
Ten minutes to prepare reasons
-Jurors prepare criteria for selecting the winning argument
Pro Team presents arguments for the motion
Con team presents arguments against the motion

2. Rebuttals 1:30 EACH (Here is why we are right and you are wrong)
Five minutes to prepare statement to weaken opponents argument and strengthen own argument.
-Jurors to prepare unbiased questions
Pro team supports arguments and criticizes Con team’s argument
Pro team supports arguments and criticizes Pro team’s argument

3. Open debate (5 minutes) (You are still wrong and here’s why. We are still right and here’s why)
Pro teams rebuttal speaker begins the open debate - anyone may speak at any time by simply using an expression of interruption (Can I cut in here? May I say something?)
Jury continues to formulate questions
4. Jury’s questions answered in closing statements (5 minutes)

5. Closing Statements 1:30 EACH (We have proven to have a better argument... we are still right and you are still wrong)
Pro team sum up
Con team sum up

6.  Jury’s decision
One juror stands up and announces the winner citing specific reasons why

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A Nation Built by Immigrants | Bush Center

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A Nation Built by Immigrants | Bush Center

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A Nation Built by Immigrants | Bush Center

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Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

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How to talk about charts and graphs in English (advanced English lessons)

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Prep:

1. Decide the two speakers: opening statement with criterion, jury decision

2. Decide on five criterion for evaluation

3. As a team, prepare clarifying questions for each juror

Script guide

Opening: Good morning, my name is ~ and I represent jury in today’s debate. The first item we are looking for is ~. We will know when we see this because ~. [repeat] Thank you.

Questions:
The members of the jury have created a list of questions for the debators. The first question goes to the pro team. You mentioned… How is that relevant to the discussion. The second question is for the con team. You talked about… What is your evidence for that? Our last question is for both teams. Can you give another reason why immigration is or is not worth it?

Decisión Statement: The team that performed better during opening statements/Rebuttals/Open Debate/ Closing Statements was ~. Specifically, this team argued ~ and supported that argument with evidence from ~. Therefore, the team that presented the best argument is ~. Thank you.

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How To Win An Argument Without Making Enemies

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Prep:
1. Decide the three speakers: opening statement, rebuttal, closing
2. Develop two or three claims
3. As a team, find quotes and support for claims
4. Anticipate rebuttals

Script guide:
Opening: Good morning, my name is ~ and I represent the pro side of the argument. Immigrating to the U.S. was worth it because ~. This is supported by ~. Another reason immigration was worth it is ~ and this is evidenced by ~. Thank you.

Rebuttal: My is ~ and I represent the pro team. The con team claimed that~;however, we still believe immigration was worth it for this additional reason: ~.  According to ~, ~.  Moreover, we firmly believe ~ based on evidence from~. Thank you for listening.

Open debate:
You said ~, but that is not important because ~.
What is your evidence for your second point?
How is what your said about ~ relevant?
The evidence you used for your first point actually helps us prove our point.

Closing: My name is ~ and I represent the pro team. We understand the con teams counterclaims, but we do not believe their evidence was strong enough. While they said~, they failed to acknowledge ~. In response to the jury questions, we would like to say~. To conclude, we still believe that immigration is worth the hardships because~,~, and ~. Thank you for your time.

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Prep:
1. Decide the three speakers: opening statement, rebuttal, closing
2. Develop two or three claims
3. As a team, find quotes and support for claims
4. Anticipate rebuttals

Script guide:
Good morning, my name is ~ and I represent the con side of the argument. Immigration was not worth it because ~. This is supported by ~. Another reason immigration is not worth it is ~ and this is evidenced by ~. Thank you.

Rebuttal: My name is ~ and I represent the con team. First, we will refute the pro teams point about~. The pro team claimed that~;however, we still believe immigration was worth it for this additional reason: ~.  According to ~, ~.  Now I will explain why our points are still stronger. We firmly believe ~ based on evidence from~.  Thank you for listening.

Open debate:
You said ~, but that is not important because ~.
What is your evidence for your second point?
How is what your said about ~ relevant?
The evidence you used for your first point actually helps us prove our point.

Closing: My name is ~ and I represent the pro team. We have talked about the value of immigration for immigrants. We understand the con teams counterclaims, but we do not believe their evidence was strong enough. While they said~, they failed to acknowledge ~. In response to the jury questions, we would like to say~. For these reasons, we still believe that immigration is worth the hardships because~,~, and ~. Thank you for your time.