Statement of Motion Filipino or English: Which is more important?
Statement of Motion This house believes that the Education System should abolish/ban homework. 3 Formats - THBT (“This house believes that…”) - THW (“This house would…”) - THS (“This house should…”)
Opening Statement Filipino or English: Which is more important?
1. Opening Statement - Each member of the team will be given 2 minutes to present at least 3 major points with evidence/s about the motion. Rebuttals from the other team is not welcomed at this point. Format of an Academic Debate
Opening Statement Filipino
Opening Statement English
Free-flow Statement
2. Free-flowing Statement - The host/teacher will be throwing set of questions about the motion where any of the debaters could answer per team. Rebuttals or Interruptions through POI (Point of Information) are welcomed at this point. The teacher reserves the right to cut the debate if all information has already been laid. Format of an Academic Debate
Question #1 What should be the medium of instruction at schools?
Question #1 What should be the medium of instruction at schools?
Question #2 Will English replace Filipino as our country’s national language in the future?
Question #2 Will English replace Filipino as our country’s national language in the future?
Question #3 Is it the time for Philippines to revive President Carlos P. Garcia’s “Filipino First” Policy? This would mean patronizing or prioritizing Filipino culture first which includes the language.
Question #3 Is it the time for Philippines to revive President Carlos P. Garcia’s “Filipino First” Policy? This would mean patronizing or prioritizing Filipino culture first which includes the language.
Closing Statement PART 3
3. Closing Statement - The team will be given 2 minutes to present their final words about the motion and their side. The teams are expected to throw their strongest evidence at this moment to win the debate. POIs or rebuttals are not welcomed at this point. Format of an Academic Debate