Edu4U Debate

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October 2021ICELAND

Edu4U DebatePresentation

Oxford- style debate

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Introduction to the

'for' or 'against'?

Edu4U Oxford-Style debate format involves a debate on a predetermined topic. Two teams participate in it. They are called the Proposition and the Opposition and present arguments ‘for’ and ‘against’ the topic statement. Each team consists of 4 speakers. Each country should be prepared to present the topic from both the perspectives.

Debate description

During the debate DO NOT READ – you should memorize your part. You can use notes but remember debating is about speaking, not reading!

- Research the topic using reliable sources. - Prepare your arguments – collect facts, statistics, quotes to support your statement. - Coordinate your statement with your teammates and practise delivering the speeches.

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Guidelines for Debaters

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Guidelines for Audience

- Before the debate, the Audience present their opinion on the topic by a quick vote for or against the statement by raising a hand. - During the debate, the Audience listen carefully to all the arguments provided. - After the debate, the Audience vote again on the debate topic using cards in two different colours meaning ‘FOR’ or ‘AGAINST’. The votes are collected and counted.

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Debate winners

- The Audience votes are counted. The team that manages to change more Audience members’ opinions becomes the winner. - If the number of votes ‘for’ and ‘against’ is the same before and after the debate, a draw is announced.

8. Closing the debate

6. Announcing the debate result by the President

5. Counting votes

4. Final voting by the Audience

3. Debating – teams take turns presenting their arguments

2. Voting on the topic by the Audience during the break

1. Greeting and introducing the debating teams by the Debate President

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Debate Conduct

and good luck to all the teams!

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