1. Ask yourself why...
This session will teach you how to explain points well, using the ‘why’ model of analysis.
The first ‘E’ is the most important part of PEEL, this is a good way of making sure you do it well.

2. What do we know so far? 4 teams, each of 2 speakers.
5 minute speeches.
15 minutes preparation.
We have learnt the different roles of each position.
Points of Information – offer them, take them!
It’s game where you and your partner try to convince the judges more effectively than the other teams that your view is correct.

3. Signpost Rebuttal 3 Main Points Summary
Speech Structure
Signpost
Rebuttal
3 Main Points
Summary

4. Analysis Debating isn’t just about having good ideas.
Good ‘analysis’ of a point is essentially giving as many reasons as possible why something is a) true and b) important with as much justification as possible.
At no point should your judge ever ask themselves ‘why is that true/important/relevant?’

5. Why?!? Minimise assertion, and maximise reasoning.
Start small, and build a logical path.
Judges only judge based on the quality of reason that they are given.

6. Example Your Main Point. Why your main point is true.
Why the justification of the main point is true.
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Assertion.
Or you can start with your assertion and explain what that leads to logically – either is fine.

7. We should give prisoners the right to vote
Example
WHY?
We should give prisoners the right to vote
LIKE WHAT?
Prisoners have issues which affect them in society which should be considered.
Prison overcrowding and abuse by wardens are key issues that are understood almost solely by prisoners, and hence are not heard.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Democracies should accommodate the views of all people with a stake in that society.

8. Example 2 –Legalise Drugs
People are sovereign over their own bodies
SO?
This means that they are the best informed as to the pleasures and harms of drug use.
SO?
When the state legislates on this it could be ignoring a rational decision.
REALLY?
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Even if this is not the case people have the right to harm themselves.
The state has no duty to intervene in drug use choices other than to provide all of the information it can about that choice – so they should be legalised.

9. How does this relate to PEEL?
Whilst examples are good for illustration, explanation is the most necessary to win debates.
If your argument can be made more intuitive, persuasive, and coherent through analysing logically, you’ve got the debate in the bag.