The Great Debate by Thomas O'Bryan

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The Great Debate

Published on Mar 16, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The Great Debate

Topic: Public school vs. homeschool/virtual school
We will convince the judges that public school is a superior educational experience

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Our Arguments

Statistics as to achievement, test scores, etc?
graduation rates?
funding?
teacher salaries lower
poor socialization
what else?

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Rebuttal

What will be their arguments?
How can we poke holes in their case?
Q & A

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FORMAT

Team 1 - Argument 10 min.
Team 2 - Rebuttal and Argument 15 min.
Team 1 - Rebuttal 5 min.
Judge Questions and Open Discussion 15 min.

Rebuttal and Concessions

You have to concede some of the other side's points
But use that to your advantage and have your concession lead you into a strengthening of your argument

Thomas O'Bryan

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