Debate Writing in English [ Board Classes ]

How to write a debate ? 

Definition : -

A debate is a formal argument on a specific matter delivered in favour of  or against a subject in public.

Distribution of Marks:-

Format – 

Opening Address and conclusion : 1 Mark

Content : 4 Marks

Expression : grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling : 2½ marks

Coherence and relevance of ideas and styles : 2½ marks

Points to Remember

* Begin with 'Honourable Judges and my dear friends, today I

'Name' stand before you to express my views (in favour of or

against) the motion 'Topic'.

* Always make a rough draft, edit and time yourself (20 minutes).

* Use powerful expressions like :

– I'd like to argue

– In my opinion

– May I ask ? etc.

– Refer to your opponent's view / views

* Stick to your view points either in favour of or against the motion.

* Total agreement or disagreement with the topic should be expressed forcefully and clearly.

* Use argumentative style and logical reasoning.

* Bank up arguments with relevant information.

* In the end write 'Thank you' at extreme end on the left.

Value Points

Favour - Tuition or coaching centres are a necessity for students.

Begin with honourable judges and my dear friends. I stand before you to express my views for / agaisnt the motion Tuition or coachin centres are a necessity for students.

For / Favour

Coaching centres/Tuition centres a necessary evil.

* age of tough competition

* getting admission in prestigious college a status symbol

* more number of students but less number of seats

* parents not updated with the changing trends

* don't have time mostly working parents, not expert in all subjects

* all coaching centres take this benefit

* employ subject expert / quality faculty members

* easily approachable.

* give additional practice-examination tips.

* more over result oriented teaching.

* Though these centres charge high fees, keep timing of their own

choice, have large group to teach, students bunk their school

yet these desperately required by the students for their careers.

Thanks

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Mobile Phone A Boon Or A Bane
Favour ?

Respected principal, teachers and my dear friends. A very warm good morning to all of you. Today I am here to present my views in favour of the motion mobiles phones a boon or a bane ? 

How much time and energy was wasted travelling around just to ask something or tell something toanother person. Cell phones is a real blessing which allows us to save a lot of time and help us spend that time for other productive purpose or just relax with family. Some of my friends mentioned some health issues regarding the radiation from mobile phones. I agree that cell phones emit minute amount of radiation but it is too small to cause any health issues. Vehicles cause accidents, right? But do you stop using vehicles? If you see a car accident on the road, will you say "I will no longer ride a car"? Rather, we all take safety precautions while using cars and buses. So use them appropriately and you will be safe. You can use Bluetooth and wireless earphones to completely avoid any radiation from mobile phones. Someone has said mobile phones damage our social life and family life. I completely disagree. How many times you can visit a relatives who glive in another town ? May be 2 or 3 times a year. That is what our previous generation used to do. Between these visits, they would never know what is going on there. Imagine how lucky we are ! All of our friends and relatives are just a phone call away. My mother makes sure we speak to our close family relatives every week and other relatives and friends once in few weeks. Also, if we hear any of our relatives are sick, my mother would immediately call them over the phone and check their health and also offer any help. Sometimes we could simply suggest some better doctors and hospitals. Cell phones made all these happen.

Thank You.