Debate involves Reading Writing Speaking SPEAKING Take comfort
Debate involves Reading, Writing & Speaking
SPEAKING Take comfort in the fact that most people are anxious about public speaking It is also a highly valued skill We fear public speaking because we feel “self-conscious” You have already examined this issue using a Try It.
What Do You Do During A Debate? Present a position on an issue/question Present your reasons for supporting that position Defend your position with evidence Counter, rebut the position & evidence of your opponent Restate & confirm your position
The PREP formula is very useful for debate The PREPing formula for Impromptu Speaking – Point of View: Initially provide your point of view or stand on the issue – Reasons: Provide chief reasons why you believe your point of view is correct – Evidence/Examples: Give specific evidence to support your point of view – Point of View: Reinforce your point of view by simply restating it
Practice PERP In small groups- write out a PREP in response to the following question: Should Cal State San Marcos eliminate the “All University Writing Requirement? ” (The mandate that every course at the University must have a writing component of at least 2, 500 words; approximately 10 pages for every course)
Practice PREP In small groups- write out a PREP in response to the following question: – National statistics show that young adults (college age) have a very low rate of participating in the voting process. Does our campus community have a responsibility to try and increase voter participation among students?
GEL To Do List v In small groups- write out a PREP in response to your topic for debate.
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