Debate Brainstorm
It is important for all of you to consider the pros and cons to each side of these debates. Today, you
will spend time gathering your initial thoughts as a group, as well as determining which propositions
you prefer.
On this document, fill out the chart as best as you can on both sides of the argument. Try to come up
with both REASONS to defend each side as well as EVIDENCE to defend each reason (from Night,
The Book of Job, and/or real-life). This brainstorm will serve as good preparation.
Resolved: Certain acts make a person irredeemable.
Affirmative Negative
Value: Type Here Value: Type Here
Reason: Reason:
Evidence: Evidence:
Reason: Reason:
Evidence: Evidence:
Resolved: Human nature is inherently evil.
Affirmative Negative
Value: Type Here Value: Type Here
Reason: Reason:
Evidence: Evidence:
Reason: Reason:
Evidence: Evidence:
Resolved: Suffering is beneficial because it builds resilience.
Affirmative Negative
Value: Type Here Value: Type Here
Reason: Reason:
Evidence: Evidence:
Reason: Reason:
Evidence: Evidence:
Resolved: Individuals have a duty to defend the rights of others.
Affirmative Negative
Value: Type Here Value: Type Here
Reason: Reason:
Evidence: Evidence:
Reason: Reason:
Evidence: Evidence:
Group Members: Type Here
Most desired Proposition:Type Here
Most desired side: Type Here
Least desired Proposition: Type Here
Least desired side: Type Here