I. Definition of Motion: There are a number of different words to describe motions. They can be called, for example: topics, subjects, resolutions, moots, proposals, propositions or issues. Motions are usually worded as—this house believes that… II. Purpose of motion: In parliamentary debate, the motion indentifies a problem or situation that could be changed. The purpose of the debate is to test whether the proposed change offered by
1.1.6. Prime Minister Rebuttal (PMR) (5 Minutes): NO NEW ARGUMENTS ALLOWED Rebut the negative side’s case Summarize affirmative side’s case. Address crucial issues. Compare and contrast the arguments. Conclusion.
one sentence which indicates what the affirmative side wants to prove during the debate)

Support case with several independent arguments.
1.1.2. Leader of Opposition: (LO) (8 Minutes): Evaluate the definition. Accept or reject the defintion Announce opposition strategy/counter case. Introduce independent analysis. Rebut PM argument.
1.1.3. Member of Government (MG) (8 Minutes) : Provide overviews. Attack Opposition independent analysis. Rebuild/review Governmment.
affirmative side in their definition of the motion is workable and reasonable.
Debate
Matter
Manner
Method
The Building blocks for a debate
How you present your case
The strategic choices made in a debate
Includes the actual Arguments you use
Includes body language and delivery

It is the delivery style a debater uses to persuade the audience. It is involved in physical and vocal aspects: Appearance( dress appropriately) Stance ●physical aspect Gestures Eye contact Style(be yourself but plan for variety) Use of notes
III. Allocation of tasks (1)American parliamentary debate a formal contest of reason, wit and rhetorical skill which simulates debate in a theoretical House of Parliament. Two teams, the Government and the Opposition, of two debaters each, consider a resolution proposed to the House.




(3)The style: voice, speed, pause(to remind you when to use soft calm voice, when to more aggressive, when to slow down) (4)Leave some spaces(to renumber the order if necessary) (5)Evidence for each main point ( small cards, not paper) (6)Have spare cards to write rebuttal notes (7)Difficult words for pronouncing or remembering (in big letters)
●Vocal aspect
Volume (don’t shout but be heard) Voice (vary the pace and pitch ) Speed (don’t gabble: slow down, clear, formal) Pauses Language (keep language simple) signposting repetition Humor
I. Definition of debate: Debate id defined as ―exchange of reasoning‖ In other words, it is a questioning exploration that is changing, energetic and dynamic. II. Styles of debate: Parliamentary debate: (1) the standard American style: has two teams of two contestants making a total of 6 speeches because one speaker will speak twice by giving a ― reply‖ speech.
1.1.4. Member of Opposition:(MO) (8 Minutes ): Introduce new points and analysis. Counter Member of Government.
1.1.5. Leader of Opposition Rebuttal(LO) (4 Minutes): NO NEW ARGUMENTS ALLOWED Compare and contrast the two cases Highlight weaknesses by the affirmative side Emphasize the strengths in the negative side’s arguments . Conclusion.

(2) the standard British style: it brings a greater level of complexity by having four competing teams, two teams on each side each compromising of two people making a total of 8 speeches. Each team has a specific role to play depending on their order of speaking. For example; the summing up for the whole side is done by the last speaker of the second teams.



Use of notes Tips: (1) Don’t read (2) Do use notes: to remind you what to say, to remind you when to say it, to remind you how to say it. How to Use Notes: (1)Main points: the headings not a full script (2)The order of the points: structure of speech




I. Quality of definition The affirmative side has what is called its ― burden‖. That is the duty to establish a debatable case for the motion. (1) It is necessary that all debaters agree on what is being debated and that what s being debated is understood by the audience. (2) It is necessary in parliamentary debating that the motion is interpreted in a way that there is a case to answer. That is to say, the affirmative side must interpret the motion in a way that allows the opposition to challenge them