LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
DEBATE TEAM
2024
with Mdm Chok Sze Jin
Teacher Advisor of English
Club
“EDUCATION IS NOT
THE FILLING OF A
PAIL, BUT THE
LIGHTING OF A FIRE.”
W.B. Yeats
Let’s Explore Whats & Whys of
DEBATE
WHY DEBATE?
DEBATE IS... helps learners to see the
a formal discussion power of deploying
on a particular topic, rational, reasoned
arguments and
in which opposing compelling evidence in
arguments are put action. Improving
forward to argue for communication and
opposing viewpoints. critical thinking skills
Debating Etiquette
• Accept openly opinions of
others and boldly present
yours
• Stay on its point of view
• Don’t’ attack your
opponents’ appearance,
personality or style
POINT OF INFORMATION
a form of question or statement raised to briefly
interrupt the current speakers, for clarification
purpose
1. no obligation to accept POI
2. continual rejection of POI shows lack of
confidence
3. taking too many leaving little time to cover
your material
4. best to POI at the end of your point so that it
doesn't disturb your speech
5. taking POI can demonstrate your ability to
respond on your feet and understanding of
your argument
6. recommended to take one or two POIs in a 5
minutes
speech
BE PREPARED WITH 3Ms
Matter and Manner and
Method
Make sure you immerse
yourself in the sea of
knowledge by extensive
reading. Prepare your
notebooks and a clear and
responsive mind.
1. MATTER
Subject matter
Content knowledge
Central idea
Case
Argument
1. MATTER
[Link] refers to arguments
[Link] T.E.E.L. structure
• Topic Sentences: introduce what your
argument is about
• Explanation: fundamental to a debate, the
heart of your argument
• Evidence/Example: facts and figure,
statistic, recognise the evidence is not
explanation
• Linkage: ensure your argument is on track
2 . MANNER
How you present yourself
be persuasive, be respectful
2. Manner
the Tips and Tricks and Tactics
1. Use of Voice: Tone to stress serious point,
vice-versa
2. Body Language: Use hand gesture
purposefully
3. Use of Notes: Palm card, no electronic
devices
4. Eye Contact: Left, Right, Centre
5. Humour: Appropriately, relaxes the audience
6. Volume: Have a variety of loudness. Not to
soft (you can't persuade with soft voice)
3. METHOD
The art of debate
Personal delivery
approach
3. METHOD
[Link] Method:
1.1 Personal argument, recognizable intro, middle
and end
1.2 Speakers' Role:
1st Speaker 1/4 rebuttal, 3/4 speech
2nd Speaker 1/4 rebuttal, 3/4 speech
3rd Speaker 3/4 rebuttal, 1/4 team summary
2. Team Method
2.1 Your 3 speeches should be consistent with each
other
2.2 with different and distinct argument
2.3 relationship and chemistry enhance team spirit
BE FULLY PRESENT
Pay attention and participate
actively.
Don't play games on your phone,
check your social media or watch
videos.
Focus on you debate, take notes
and participate throughout
TIPS: REMOVE DISTRACTIONS
What if your mind is blank?
WELL…..
It's mostly triggered by fear
because fear comes from butterflies in your
stomach
the solution??
JUST SPEAK UP
DEBATE THEMES BREAKDOWN
[Link] 2. Family & Society 3. Education 4. Environment
THBT Parents should
THBT Obesity have access to their THBT All schools THBT Climate
should be labeled children's social should have armed change is the
a disease. networking sites security guards. greatest threat
THBT anger in social facing humanity
movements has today.
done more harm
than good
5. Consumerism 6. People 7. Science & 8. Cultural
& Finance Technology
THBT THBT All citizens THBT THBT Cultural
Consumerism is ought to perform a The development of diversity is beneficial
influenced by period of national artificial intelligence to develop a
advertisement and service will help humanity. successful
media organisation
THR the
Glorifications of
Virtual Influencers
QUESTIONS?
CLARIFICATIONS? Facebook Official
Chok Sze Jin
Please feel free to contact me
Mdm Chok, through email, phone or
visit my site.
Mobile Number
016-890 2116
Website
[Link]
[Link]/pedagogy-pass
ion-purpose/mdm-chokies-c
lasses
Asian Parliamentary Debate Flowchart
Speaker Roles of Asian Style of Debate #1
Prime Minister Opposition Leader
Defines the motion Acknowledges PM’s speech with a witty
Explains the current situation, issues and comment
stakeholders Accepts, rejects or clarifies the motion and
State the government’s stand clearly situation if necessary
Briefly gives reasons (points) to support the States the opposition’s stand clearly
stand; explains who says which point (team Briefly gives reasons (points) to support the
split) stand; explains who says which point (team
States one point, elaborates with examples split)
Signposts clearly throughout Rebut the PM’s stand and points
Concludes by reiterating stand State one point, elaborates with examples
Signposts clearly throughout
Concludes by reiterating stand
Speaker Roles of Asian Style of Debate #2
Deputy Prime Minister Deputy Opposition Leader
Acknowledges OL’s speech with witty Acknowledges DPM’s speech with
comment witty comment
Rebuts the OL’s points Rebuts the DPM’s points
Re-states government’s stand clearly Re-states opposition’s stand clearly
and PM’s point and OL’s point
Introduces own points, usually 2 Introduces own points, usually 2
Elaborates with examples, signposts Elaborates with examples, signposts
clearly clearly
Concludes with strong affirmation of Concludes with strong affirmation of
stand stand
Speaker Roles of Asian Style of Debate #3
Government Whip Opposition Whip
Acknowledges DOL’s speech with witty Acknowledges Government Whip’s
comment speech with witty comment
Rebuts all the opposition’s points, Rebuts all the government’s points,
starting with the DOL’s (most recent) starting with the Government Whip’s
points (most recent) points
Re-states government’s stand clearly Re-states opposition’s stand clearly and
and summarises the PM’s and DPM’s summarises the OL’s and DOL’s points
points Elaborates the same points with
Elaborates the same points with new new examples, signposts clearly
examples, signposts clearly Concludes with strong affirmation of
Concludes with strong affirmation of stand
stand
Speaker Roles of Asian Style of Debate #4
Government Reply Speaker Opposition Reply Speaker
Witty comment/acknowledgement of Witty comment/acknowledgement of
Opposition Reply Speaker’s speech Government Whip’s speech
An analysis of the debate, addressing An analysis of the debate, addressing
the main clashes of the debate, the main clashes of the debate,
explaining why the government bench explaining why the Opposition bench
wins the debate wins the debate
Strong close reiterating stand Strong close reiterating stand
Let’s have a random motion to kick start…
THBT:
Hibiscus is more
beautiful than
Cabbage
Hibiscus is more beautiful than Cabbage
For: T.E.E.L.
1. National flower, Malaysia identity
2. Health value
3. Anti aging agent
Hibiscus is more beautiful than
Cabbage
Against: T.E.E.L.
1. Cabbage-staple food, replacing rice and wheat,
more practical
2. Cabbage-natural medical ointment
3. Cost friendly, easily available