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SIDES OF DEBATE

KEY POINTS
Each side will have 2-3 people assigned to one of the 5(or 4) main arguing points:
1. fossil succession
2. anatomical homology
3. molecular homology
4. embryology
5. biogeography
**Each person needs to be familiar with the information for all the other key points.
SPEECHES
First proposition constructive 5 minutes
This speaker makes a case for the motion for debate, providing a proof of the topic with three or four
major points.
(These major points would be referring to fossil succession, anatomical homology etc.)
First opposition constructive 5 minutes
This speaker makes several arguments against the proposition teams case and refutes the
propositions major points.
(These major points would be referring to fossil succession, anatomical homology etc. that the
proposition team brought up.)
Second proposition constructive 5 minutes
This speaker should rebuild and extend upon the propositions case. This means that this speaker must
extend and amplify the original proposition points and refute the oppositions major arguments
against the case.
(You are going into more detail on the main arguing points, fossils, anatomical homology, molecular
homology etc)
Second opposition constructive 5 minutes
This speaker amplies the opposition arguments against the case, providing new information about
why the opposition team should win the debate. This speaker should answer the propositions answers
to the opposition teams original arguments.
Opposition rebuttal 3 minutes
This speaker must put the debate together and explain why, given all of the arguments in the debate,
the opposition team should still win the debate (you summarize). Should nalize refutation of the
propositions major points.
Proposition rebuttal 3 minutes
This speaker should summarize the issues in the debate and explain why, even with the oppositions
arguments, the proposition teams should win the debate. Should refute the oppositions major points.
Proposition
Species have come to be
through Evolution
Opposition
Species have not evolved, but
instead have been
Intelligently Designed.
vs.
RUBRIC
CATEGORIES POINTS AVAILABLE
Group Participation & Class work
Argument and supporting facts
Each pair is responsible for writing 2 arguments that support
their topic (fossils, anatomical homology etc).
These will be used in the debate.
The 3 essential parts of an argument (ARE):
A - Assertion
A statement:
Homework should be banned...
R - Reasoning
The because of the argument:
...because it interferes with effective learning.
E - Evidence
The proof of your reasoning:
...For example, students have to stay up late to nish their
homework, and this makes them tired in class so they cant pay
attention.
Each fact needs to have a source listed.
The facts need to be clearly stated.
Refuting Points
Each pair is responsible for writing 2 points their opponent will
possibly bring up. There are also to write a counter-argument
against each of those points.
Note Taking during Debate
Each student must take notes during the debate.
Each of the 5 columns in the Notes Sheet need to be completed
during the debate. There should to be a logical ow to the
notes.
Outcome of Debate
Winning Team will receive points for their well executed
debate.
TOTAL Points for Debate
2pts per day
= 6pts
Argument contains each
component, A,R,E.
6pts per argument
= 12pts
Argument is logical and accurate
6pts per argument
= 12pts
Sources listed for each argument
1pts per argument
= 2pts

Total for category
= 26pts
Opponents Possible Argument in
A,R,E format
4pts each
= 8pts
Response to opponents argument
3pts each
= 6pts
Total for category
= 14pts
Notes Sheet Complete:
= 4pts
BONUS Total
= 1pts
50 pts
Name: _______________________ Debate Side: _____________________
CLASS WORK CLASS WORK CLASS WORK
Day 1 (2pts) Day 2 (2pts) Day 3 (2pts)
total: _____ total: _____ total: _____
ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS ARGUMENT AND SUPPORTING FACTS
Argument 1 Argument 1 Argument 1 Argument 1 Argument 1 Argument 1 Argument 2 Argument 2 Argument 2 Argument 2 Argument 2 Argument 2
Assertion
(1pt)
Reasoning
(1pt)
Evident
(4pt)
Logical
(3pt)
Accuracy
(3pt)
Source
(1pt)
Assertion
(1pt)
Reasoning
(1pt)
Evident
(4pt)
Logical
(3pt)
Accuracy
(3pt)
Source
(1pt)
total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____
REFUTING POINTS REFUTING POINTS REFUTING POINTS REFUTING POINTS REFUTING POINTS REFUTING POINTS REFUTING POINTS REFUTING POINTS
Argument 1 Argument 1 Argument 1 Argument 1 Argument 2 Argument 2 Argument 2 Argument 2
Assertion (1pt) Reasoning (1pt) Evident (2pt) Response to
argument (3pt)
Assertion (1pt) Reasoning (1pt) Evident (2pt) Response to
argument (3pt)
total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____ total: _____
NOTE TAKING DURING DEBATE
Each category is completed on Note Taking sheet (5pt)
total: _____

DEBATE WINNER
Congratulations! You have won the debate!
total: _____
TOTAL
total: _____ / 50
RESEARCH NOTES - GOOGLE DOC
Your team needs to set up a Google document. (Make sure you share Ms MacDonald on it.)
It will have a section for each of the 5(or4) key points (fossil succession, anatomical
homology etc).
Each pair will write their 2 arguments and 2 counter-arguments on the shared google doc.
For example:
Argument 1: Fossil Succession - Evolution
A.R.E. #1

Source:

A.R.E. #2

Source:

Counter Argument 1: Fossil Succession - Evolution

A.R.E. #1

Source: