Debate Script Sample
1st Speaker (the proponent)
Greetings (Greet the audience – miss instructor, my worthy opponents, ladies and
gentlemen.)
Today, me and my opponent are debating on the resolution of ___topic_____.
Introduction
-include the introduction in your essay.
- Defines the terms of the topic.
- explain about the topic – give a scenario/ event that related to the topic /caused the topic to
rise.
Thus, i as the proponent agree/disagree/believe/do not believe/ support/do not support this
resolution/ topic. In other words, i believe that _____rephrase your topic___ for two
vivid/valid/good/strong reasons : First, ____P1 . and second, ____P2____.
For the first reason,
Point 1 – introduction for Pro1, state your point/topic sentence.
Explain/elaborate on this point.
Support your opinion
- explanation (if we don’t ...... we will.....)
- Example (let me give an example .......)
- Expert opinion (as according to Dr. .....)
I have presented my points on ______P1______ and have shown that __your stance__. For
this reason, i believe that _________. Thank you.
2nd Speaker (the opponent)
Thank you mr ____ as my proponent. Ladies and gentleman, the proponent had stated that
he/she agree/disagree on the topic because __P1___. However, i, as the opponent strongly
oppose this resolution. I believe that _____________________ because of these reasons:
__C1_______ and __C2_________. Let me present to you my first point.
Point 2 – introduction for cons1, state your point/topic sentence.
Explain/elaborate on this point.
Support your opinion
- explanation (if we don’t ...... we will.....)
- Example (let me give an example .......)
- Expert opinion (as according to Dr. .....)
So i have talked about __C1_______ and have shown that __your stance_______. Thus, for
these reasons, i beg to oppose. Thank you.
1st Speaker
Thank you my worthy opponent. Ladies and gentleman, we have been debating on the
resolution _topic . Previously, the opponent had stated that he/she agree/disagree on
the topic because __C1___. Our proponent have clearly shown that this is not true. This is
because _give your reason why you said C1 is not true____________. However, i, as the
proponent strongly support this resolution for the evidence that __P2_________. Let me
support my stance with these points/reasons.
Point 3 – introduction for pro 2, state your point/topic sentence.
Explain/elaborate on this point.
Support your opinion
- explanation (if we don’t ...... we will.....)
- Example (let me give an example .......)
- Expert opinion (as according to Dr. .....)
So i have given my points about __P2_______ and have shown that __your stance_______.
Thus, for these reasons, i support the resolution. Thank you.
2nd Speaker
Thank you my friend. Ladies and gentleman, my last point of opposition is
____C2___________.
Point 4 – introduction for con 2, state your point/topic sentence.
Explain/elaborate on this point.
Support your opinion
- explanation (if we don’t ...... we will.....)
- Example (let me give an example .......)
- Expert opinion (as according to Dr. .....)
So i have given my points about __C2_______ and have shown that __your stance_______.
Thus, for these reasons, i support the resolution. Thank you.
The proponent spoke to you about
P1- and one/two reasons in support of the argument
P2- and one/two reasons in support of the argument
I have presented to you about
C1 - and one/two reasons in support of the argument
C2- and one/two reasons in support of the argument
Finally, i come to the conlusion that my proponent is correct on this topic.
RESTATE back all the points, and give FINAL COMMENT
