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Debating
skillsSlide2
What
is debating?
Definition: a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assemblySlide3
Debating
Why
is debating important?Who debates as a job?Slide4
Debate
vocabularyPro-
an advantage of a certain argumentCon-a disadvantage of a certain argument
Resolution
-a formal
opinion
agreed
on
by a
legislative
body
or
committe
after
taking
a vote
Rebuttal
-a
contradictionSlide5
Stating
opinions formally
In my opinion…The way I see it…As far as I’m concerned…I
strongly
believe
that
I’m
convinced
that
…Slide6
Disagreeing
formally and
respectfullyI don’t agree, I’d prefer to say that
…
Shouldn’t
we
consider
…
Frankly
, I
doubt
if
…
The
problem
that
I
see
with
your
point
of
view
is…I
think
that
…Slide7
Giving
reasons for your
argumentTo start with…The reason…When you
consider
that
…
Considering
…Slide8
Debate
Do’sBe
politeBe respectfulAllow everyone to express your opinionsSpeak clearly
and
slowly
Speak
with
excitement
Listen
carefully
(
Deep
listening
)