1. What is Public Forum Debate?
Teams of 2 debate one topic.
You and your partner will write an Affirmative speech & a Negation Speech
A coin toss at the beginning of the debate will determine what side you will debate that day & who will speak first.

2. Format of the Debate Team A Speaker 1- Prepared Speech
Team B Speaker 1- Prepared Speech
4 Min
CROSS FIRE (Between A1 & B1)
2 Min
Team A Speaker 2– Rebuttal Speech
Team B Speaker 2- Rebuttal Speech
CROSS FIRE (Between A2 & B2)
A1 Summary of Argument
B1 Summary of Argument
GRAND CROSS FIRE (ALL Speakers)
3 Min
A2 Last Shot
B2 Last Shot
1 Min

3. Select Partners and Topics
Resolved: Florida schools should adopt the Common Core.
Alexis B & Cameron vs. Matt B & Max
Resolved: In the United States, colleges and universities should be permitted to pay stipends to their Division I athletes
Tyler & Noah vs. John & Matt M
Resolved: That, on balance, social networking Web sites have a positive impact on the United States.
Evan & Amelia vs. Sydney & Nate
Resolved: That merit pay based on student achievement should be a significant component of K-12 teacher compensation in United States public schools.
Zach H & Sam vs. Alex G & Chase
Resolved: That, when a choice is required for public high schools in the United States, government funding should prioritize vocational education over college preparatory education.
Lexi & Dom vs. Dylan & Greg
Resolved: Cyberbullying should be a criminal offense.
Caleb & Tess vs. Tom & Zach F

4. Assignment
Determine who will write the Affirmative Argument & who will write the Negative Argument.