Speech Public Forum Debate
Topic: Resolved Social Media Post will not be Used As Evidence to Terminate an Employer or Political Official from their Job.
PRO
1. Opening Statement- 4 Minutes
Write your Opening speech to outline your initial argument
2. Crossfire- 3 Minutes
-Write FIVE questions about the topic to ask your opponent.
-PREDICT your opponent’s ANSWER to each question.
- Then, develop a second question to counter their ANSWER.
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3. Closing Statement- 2 Minutes
Write your closing speech to summarize the strongest points of your argument and address any weaknesses in your opponent’s argument.
CON
1. Opening Statement- 4 Minutes
Write your opening Speech to outline your initial argument.
2. Crossfire- 3 Minutes
-Write FIVE questions about the topic to ask your opponent.
-PREDICT your opponent’s ANSWER to each question.
- Then, develop a second question to counter their ANSWER.
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3. Closing Statement- 2 Minutes
Write your closing speech to summarize the strongest points of your argument and address any weaknesses in your opponent’s argument.