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NSDC Debate Template

The NSDC Debate Template outlines the structure and purpose of speeches for both the proposition and opposition teams in a debate. Each speaker has specific roles, including defining key terms, presenting arguments or counterarguments, and providing rebuttals. The template also includes guidelines for concluding remarks and summarizing the debate.

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NSDC Debate Template

The NSDC Debate Template outlines the structure and purpose of speeches for both the proposition and opposition teams in a debate. Each speaker has specific roles, including defining key terms, presenting arguments or counterarguments, and providing rebuttals. The template also includes guidelines for concluding remarks and summarizing the debate.

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NSDC Debate Template

1st Proposition Speaker – Opening Speech

✅ Purpose: Define the debate, set up the team’s arguments, and


establish a strong foundation.
✅ Time: 8 minutes

Template & Explanation

"Good [morning/afternoon/evening], everyone. My name is


[Name], and I am the first speaker of the Proposition team. Today,
we are debating the motion: '[Motion].' We strongly support this
motion."

Step 1: Define Key Terms

 "Before we proceed, let me clarify key terms in today’s


debate."
 "We define [term] as [definition]."
 "For the purpose of this debate, [term] means
[explanation]."

Step 2: Explain the Context

 "This issue is important because [reason]."


 "We believe that taking action now will [impact]."

Step 3: Outline Team Split (Division of Arguments)

 "As the first speaker, I will discuss [argument 1] and


[argument 2]."
 "Our second speaker, [Name], will present [argument 3] and
[argument 4] and provide rebuttals."
 "Our third speaker, [Name], will summarize the debate and
further refute the opposition’s case."

Step 4: Present the First Argument

 "Our first argument is [title]."


 "We believe that [statement]."
 "This is important because [reasoning]."
 "For instance, [example/evidence]."

Step 5: Present the Second Argument

 "Our second argument is [title]."


 "We argue that [statement]."
 "This matters because [reason]."
 "For example, [real-world case]."

Step 6: Conclusion

 "To conclude, I have explained [argument 1] and [argument


2]."
 "We strongly support this motion."
 "Thank you."

1st Opposition Speaker – Opening Speech

✅ Purpose: Define opposition stance, challenge definitions if


necessary, and present counterarguments.
✅ Time: 8 minutes

Step 1: Counter Definition (if needed)

 "While we agree with some of the definitions, we challenge


the definition of [term] because [reason]."

Step 2: Present Opposition Stance

 "We strongly oppose this motion because [main opposition


claim]."

Step 3: Outline Team Split

 "As the first speaker, I will discuss [counter-argument 1] and


[counter-argument 2]."
 "Our second speaker, [Name], will present [counter-
argument 3] and [counter-argument 4] and provide
rebuttals."
 "Our third speaker, [Name], will summarize the debate and
further refute the proposition’s case."

Step 4: Present the First Counter-Argument

 "Our first counter-argument is [title]."


 "We believe that [statement]."
 "This is important because [reasoning]."
 "For instance, [example/evidence]."

Step 5: Present the Second Counter-Argument

 "Our second counter-argument is [title]."


 "We argue that [statement]."
 "This matters because [reason]."
 "For example, [real-world case]."

Step 6: Conclusion

 "To conclude, I have explained [counter-argument 1] and


[counter-argument 2]."
 "We strongly oppose this motion."
 "Thank you."

2nd Proposition Speaker – Rebuttals & New Arguments

✅ Purpose: Refute opposition arguments and introduce new


points.
✅ Time: 8 minutes

Step 1: Rebut Opposition Speaker

 "Before presenting my case, I will address the arguments


made by the previous speaker."
 "The opposition claimed that [argument]. However, this is
incorrect because [rebuttal]."
Step 2: Introduce New Arguments

 "Our third argument is [title]."


 "Our fourth argument is [title]."

Step 3: Conclusion

 "In summary, I have refuted the opposition’s claims and


introduced [argument 3] and [argument 4]."
 "We strongly support this motion."
 "Thank you."

2nd Opposition Speaker – Rebuttals & New Arguments

✅ Purpose: Refute the proposition's claims and introduce new


points.
✅ Time: 8 minutes

Step 1: Rebut Proposition Speaker

 "Before presenting my case, I will address the arguments


made by the previous speaker."
 "The proposition claimed that [argument]. However, this is
incorrect because [rebuttal]."

Step 2: Introduce New Arguments

 "Our third counter-argument is [title]."


 "Our fourth counter-argument is [title]."

Step 3: Conclusion

 "In summary, I have refuted the proposition’s claims and


introduced [counter-argument 3] and [counter-argument 4]."
 "We strongly oppose this motion."
 "Thank you."

3rd Proposition Speaker – Rebuttals & Reinforcement


✅ Purpose: Attack the opposition’s arguments and strengthen
the team’s case.
✅ Time: 8 minutes

Step 1: Rebut Opposition’s Arguments

 "The opposition’s case has several flaws."

Step 2: Reinforce Key Arguments

 "We have consistently shown that [core argument]."

Step 3: Conclusion

 "We strongly support this motion."


 "Thank you."

3rd Opposition Speaker – Rebuttals & Reinforcement

✅ Purpose: Refute proposition’s claims and reinforce the


opposition case.
✅ Time: 8 minutes

Step 1: Rebut Proposition’s Arguments

 "The proposition’s case is flawed because [reason]."

Step 2: Reinforce Key Arguments

 "We have consistently shown that [core argument]."

Step 3: Conclusion

 "We strongly oppose this motion."


 "Thank you."

Reply Speech (1st Proposition & 1st Opposition Speaker) –


The Final Summary
✅ Purpose: Summarize the debate and explain why your team
wins.
✅ Time: 4 minutes

Reply Speech – 1st Proposition Speaker

✅ Purpose: Summarize the debate and explain why the


proposition wins.
✅ Time: 4 minutes

Step 1: Restate the Debate Clashes

 "This debate revolves around two key issues: [Main issue 1]


and [Main issue 2]."

Step 2: Explain Why Proposition Wins

 "Our arguments remain stronger because [reason]."

Step 3: Final Words

 "For these reasons, we strongly support this motion."


 "Thank you."

Reply Speech – 1st Opposition Speaker

✅ Purpose: Summarize the debate and explain why the


opposition wins.
✅ Time: 4 minutes

Step 1: Restate the Debate Clashes

 "This debate revolves around two key issues: [Main issue 1]


and [Main issue 2]."

Step 2: Explain Why Opposition Wins

 "Our arguments remain stronger because [reason]."


Step 3: Final Words

 "For these reasons, we strongly oppose this motion."


 "Thank you."

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