DEBATE

Jobs of speakers in a debate:

Government/Affirmative	Opposition/Negative
First Speaker: 1.Give the definition of the motion 2.Outline the team’s case Present the theme line Present the team split 3.Explain the arguments that are the 1st speaker split 4.Give a brief summary/recap of the speech	First Speaker 1.Respond to the definition 2.Rebut the 1st government speaker 3.Outline the team’s case Present the theme line Present the team split 4.Explain the arguments that are the 1st speaker split 5.Give a brief summary/recap of the speech
Second Speaker: 1.Rebut the Opposition’s main arguments 2.Briefly restate /reiterate in general the Government’s team case 3.Explain the arguments that are the 2nd speaker split 4.Give a brief summary/recap the speech	Second Speaker: 1.Rebut the Government’s main arguments 2.Briefly restate/reiterate in general the Opposition’s team case  3.Explain the arguments that are the 2nd speaker split 4.Give a brief summary/recap the speech
Third Speaker: 1.Rebut the Opposition’s arguments, prioritizing the strong/important ones 2.Rebuild the team’s case 3.Summarize the issue of the debate Note: It is not advisable for 3rd  speaker to bring new arguments.	Third Speaker: 1.Rebut the Government’s arguments, prioritizing the strong/important ones 2.Rebuild the team’s case 3.Summarize the issue of the debate Note: It is not advisable for 3rd  speaker to bring new arguments.
Reply  (1st or 2nd) speaker: 1.Provide a summary or overview of the debate 2.Identify the  issues raised by both teams 3.Explain why the Government’s case and responses are better than the Opposition’s Note: Reply speakers are not allowed to bring new arguments and to give rebuttals	Reply  (1st or 2nd) speaker: 1.Provide a summary or overview of the debate 2.Identify the  issues raised by both teams 3.Explain why the Opposition’s case and responses are better than the Government’s Note: Reply speakers are not allowed to bring new arguments and to give rebuttals.