Debate Schedule
• One person needs to be responsible for recording the Zoom Debate
• To create breakout rooms> there are 3 dots on the lower menu next to reactions.
o Press the 3 dots and click create breakout rooms.
o You can assign yourself to the breakout room or have the host put you in the breakout room
• Have your sources and information in front of you- you will need it for the rebuttal.
• Be taking notes of what your opponent said during the opening statement to prepare for your rebuttal.
1) Pro stance will go first with an opening statement (5 minutes per team)
a. Each partner will have an opening statement
2) Anti-stance will go with their opening statement (5 minutes per team)
a. Each partner will have an opening statement
3) Partners will then go to their breakout room (5 minutes per team)
a. This is where you will plan your rebuttal.
b. Each partner will come up with a rebuttal
c. When done- meet back in the big zoom room
d. When each group has returned Pro stance will go first
4) Pro stance will state their rebuttal (5 minutes per team)
a. Each partner will have a rebuttal
5) Anti-stance will go (5 minutes per team)
6) Partners will be coming up with their closing statement while the other team is going
7) Once the last team has gone
a. Pro stance gives closing statements (5 minutes – each partner must have one)
b. Anti stance gives closing statement (5 minutes -each partner must go)
8) When finished, upload the video to the assignments tab.
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Schedule of Debates
• One individual should be in charge of recording the Zoom Debate.
• On the lower menu, next to reactions, there are three dots to establish breakout rooms.
o Select Create Breakout Rooms from the 3 dots menu.
o You have the option of assigning yourself to a breakout area or having the host place you in one.
• Have your sources and information in front of you- you will need it for the rebuttal.
• Be taking notes of what your opponent said during the opening statement to prepare for your rebuttal.
1) Pro stance will go first with an opening statement (5 minutes per team)
a. Each partner will have an opening statement
2) Anti-stance will go with their opening statement (5 minutes per team)
a.
