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DEBATE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Debate topic: Utopia

My debate position is: (circle one)

I support Utopia (For Utopia)

I support Dystopia (Against Utopia)

A) OPENING STATEMENT:

In my opinion, (state your position) ______.

The three main reasons why I believe this is the best society are:

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The main reason why I believe that the opposition is wrong is:

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Write your OPENING STATEMENT in complete sentences. Use formal language. Introduce your main arguments but don’t give everything away.

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B) ORAL ARGUMENTS FOR DEBATE:

Evidence that supports MY position
1. EVIDENCE FROM THE GIVER
Explain:
2. EVIDENCE FROM THE GIVER
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3. EVIDENCE FROM SCIENCE
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4. EVIDENCE FROM SCIENCE
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5. EVIDENCE FROM REAL LIFE
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Evidence that supports the position of the OPPOSITION
1. EVIDENCE FROM THE GIVER
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2. EVIDENCE FROM THE GIVER
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3. EVIDENCE FROM SCIENCE
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4. EVIDENCE FROM SCIENCE
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5. EVIDENCE FROM REAL LIFE
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C) CLOSING STATEMENT:

The reason why the opposition is wrong is______

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The reason why we have the best argument is______

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Write your CLOSING STATEMENT in complete sentences. Use formal language. Leave the audience with your best and most persuasive arguments about why you are right!

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OTHER THINGS TO INCLUDE IN DEBATE: