2012California Ballot Propositions Debate:

Roles and Rules

English 28 Fall 2012

Debate Roles:

Opening Statement Presenter:

Gather the main arguments into an introductory statement. Do not give specific information; just provide the main argument with a rationale.

Topic Presenters:

Present the main arguments for the team. Each presenter gives specific details that prove each rationale.

Rebuttal Presenters:

Answer the arguments of the other team. These presenters must take notes as the other team is presenting their arguments and respond to every argument, using specific information to disprove them.

Closing Statement Presenter:

Present the closing arguments for the team. Repeat the main idea with rationale and or counter-argument.

Debate Rules:

Be respectful.

Do not interrupt.

Do not whisper while another speaker is talking.

A grade reduction will occur for each violation

Debate Structure/Time:

Opening statements for both sides = 1 minute each side

Arguments for both sides = 2 minutes each side

Rebuttal conference = 2 minutes simultaneous

Rebuttals = 2 minutes each

Closing statements for both sides = 1 minute each

Total time for each debate = 14 minutes

Debate Teams:

Proposition 30:Adriana Robles, Leticia Garcia, Araceli Lopez, Sara Prado

Proposition 31:Maria Panuco, Nina Khatdchatrian, Karly Jensen, Alexis Davis

Proposition 32:Carlos Ruiz, Meldy Meza, Luis Ruiz, Ryan Johnston

Proposition 33:Cecilia Uribe, Josef Remington, Hector Perez, Sal Rodriguez

Proposition 34:Brando Penland, Daniel Gonzalez, Pablo Ruiz, Alexandra Cruz

Proposition 35:Jessica Andrade, Sierra Matias, Miguel Ramirez, Jonathan Navas

Proposition 36:Gabriel Alvarez, Francisco De Jesus, Jamie Malagon, Ashley Briseno

Proposition 37:Wendy Chavez, Jackie Castro, Victor Yon, Gustavo Gallegos

Proposition 38: Vanessa Gutierrez, Karen Vega, Jorge Henriquez, Muzett Hernandez

Proposition 39: Bijan Allen, Nancy Pacheco, Ana Arambula, Lupe Radilla

Debate Preparation:

1)Read the materials provided by the California Secretary of State’s office on their website:

2)Read the arguments both for and against your assigned propositions, and research the people who argue each side for further information.

3)Develop your arguments/ choose which side you will take (2 people per side)

4)Write out in one thesis statement what your position is and the reasons that support it.

5)Use these note cards topics to organize your info: (Total of 9 note cards)

Prepare 3 Position Statements (reasons) in Support of Teams Overall Position
Maximum 4 Sentences Per Card / Prepare 3 Possible Counter Arguments for Each Position Statement
Maximum 4 Sentences Per Card / Prepare 3 Rebuttals to Each Potential Counter Argument
Maximum 4 Sentences Per Card
Cards 1-3 / Position One / Counter Argument to Position One / Rebuttal to Counter Argument One
Cards 4-6 / Position Two / Counter Argument to Position Two / Rebuttal to Counter Argument Two
Cards 7-9 / Position Three / Counter Argument to Position Three / Rebuttal to Counter Argument Three

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6)Provide quotes, statistics, or other evidence for each card with its topic.

7)Each 2 student team should assign roles of Opening Presenter, Topic, Rebuttal and Closing Presenter

8)Each 2 student team should Practice, Practice Practice TOGETHER. Meet, use Skype or the phone. Each person should be VERY familiar with the other’s roles for support and good Rebuttal Conference mid-debate.

An in-class essay will result from this debate.

Due Dates:

Steps 1-7: Oct 29th

Debate: Nov 5th

In-class Essay: Nov 19th