Debate Paragraph Format

Hello Everyone!

As you write your paragraph for the technology debate, please make sure you use persuasive language as we discussed in class.

Also, your paragraph to turn in needs to be typed, 11-12 sentences, and be approximately one minute long. If you add sentences to the paragraph, please time it to make sure it is not longer than one minute. Otherwise we will run out of time for our debates.

Sentence Structure for the Paragraph:

  1. Introduction/Hook/Present your position (whether you agree or disagree with the resolution Technology should be limited for young children.)
  2. Provide REASON ONE you agree or disagree
  3. Give evidence from your research to back up reason one.
  4. Give a counterargument. Think about what the opposing team will say about your argument.
  5. Provide REASON TWO you agree or disagree
  6. Give evidence from your research to back up reason two.
  7. Give a counterargument. Think about what the opposing team will say about your argument.
  8. Provide REASON THREE you agree or disagree
  9. Give evidence from your research to back up reason three.
  10. Give a counterargument. Think about what the opposing team will say about your argument.
  11. Provide a closing sentence or two that sums it all up. What do you want the audience to remember? Don’t present more evidence. Sum up your arguments in new words that sound persuasive and appeal to the audience. What do you want them to remember about your speech so they leave agreeing with you?