Statement of Motion Agree or Disagree: Removal of Filipino Subject in School
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 Agree or Disagree: Removal of Filipino Subject in School
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 AGREE
Opening Statement DISAGREE
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 Is the Filipino subject still relevant in today’s generation of learners given that it can be learned even anywhere outside school setting?
Question #1 Is the Filipino subject still relevant in today’s generation of learners given that it can be learned even anywhere outside school setting?
Question #2 Are there advantages that the Filipino subject could offer in students’ future careers?
Question #2 Are there advantages that the Filipino subject could offer in students’ future careers?
Question #3 Would the removal of the Filipino subject contribute to or hinder efforts to promote bilingualism and multilingualism in the Philippines?
Question #3 Would the removal of the Filipino subject contribute to or hinder efforts to promote bilingualism and multilingualism in the Philippines?
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