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Debate Writing

The document outlines the structure and key points for writing a debate, emphasizing the importance of clear argumentation and persuasive speaking. It provides a format that includes salutation, introduction, stating the stand, developing points, and conclusion. An example debate against the motion 'Should Teenage Students be Given Unlimited Freedom?' is presented, arguing for the necessity of guidance for teenagers to navigate their curiosity and the complexities of the world.

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Debate Writing

The document outlines the structure and key points for writing a debate, emphasizing the importance of clear argumentation and persuasive speaking. It provides a format that includes salutation, introduction, stating the stand, developing points, and conclusion. An example debate against the motion 'Should Teenage Students be Given Unlimited Freedom?' is presented, arguing for the necessity of guidance for teenagers to navigate their curiosity and the complexities of the world.

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Debate Writing

A debate is a formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given
proposition. It is a persuasive manner of speaking with the aim of converting the view of another person, or an
audience, to your own point of view. In this speech, the speaker speaks either for or against the issue being
discussed.
Format
 Salutation : Address the jury and the audience properly
 Introduction : Begin with a quotation, question or interesting statistics
 Stating the stand : Make your stand very clear from the very beginning
 Develop points : Substantiate them with relevant examples, statistics, etc
 Conclusion : State your own opinion or view in the concluding lines

Points to Remember
1. Open by addressing the audience with ‘Respected chairperson, members of the jury, and dear friends’, or
begin with a simple ‘Good morning, ladies and gentlemen’.
2. Begin the first paragraph by making your stand clear, that is, mention ‘the motion tabled before the house is
…’ and state whether you’re speaking ‘strongly in favour of’… or ‘firmly against…’ the issue.
3. Develop 3–4 good points in support of your stand and negate at least two points of your opponent.
4. Try to give a strong example with your best point.
5. Language should be formal.
6. You can ask rhetorical questions in between.
7. Conclude with your strongest point and reiterate (repeat) your stand once again (use a quotation if possible)

 Write a debate in about 150 words either for or against the motion, ‘Should Teenage Students be
Given Unlimited Freedom?’. You are Vinita/Vijay.

The curious mind of a teenager without proper guidance is a ticking bomb that shall only bring chaos if not
monitored. Good morning, respected judges and my worthy opponents. I, Vinita, stand here today against the
motion ‘Should Teenage Students be Given Unlimited Freedom?’.

It is true that the modern world offers a variety of opportunities for all age groups in all the fields of knowledge,
and everything is accessible at the click of a button, but, with one click on the wrong button, one could get
access to harmful knowledge. Therefore, there needs to be some kind of control over the kind of freedom a
teenager enjoys. A teenager is on the threshold of exploring the world as an adult and thus the curiousity to
become and adult is at its peak. This excessive curiosity can lead to added confusion, and even chaos. Some
kind of parental guidance should be exercised on teenagers regarding the kind of movies to be watched, the
books to be read, friends to have, etc. Some of us may strongly protest as to why can’t we be on our own and
enjoy life. But the truth is that the world consists of both good and bad things and teenagers are not in a position
to differentiate between the grey areas amidst good and bad. So an elder’s guidance is extremely essential.

Therefore, I think that while creative urges and the inquisitiveness of teenagers about the world should not be
suppressed, they need to be controlled, monitored and guided.

Thank you

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