Debate
Writing
What
is a Debate –
Debate is a structured discussion on a debatable
topic. It is an argumentative and analytical presentation of one’s views in an
organised manner.
Points
to remember –
v Debate
must be presented in organised/disciplined manner.
v The
tone of debate must not be offending/disrespecting.
v It
must be presented in an interactive way.
v It
expresses/conveys one’s opinion and viewpoint strongly/convincingly in favour
or against some topic.
v Accordingly,
it may be an affirmative or negative debate.
v Debate
must compare and contrast the two sides.
v It
is quite similar to speech with little difference.
v The
debater must have clarity of thought, accuracy of facts and a balanced
viewpoint.
v Humorous
anecdotes or experiences may be used.
Marking
Scheme
Format – 1 mark
Content – 4 marks
Expression – 5marks
Total – 10 marks
Expression – a.
accuracy of language, grammar and spelling – 2 ½ marks
b.
Coherence and relevance of ideas and style – 2 ½ marks
Format
Rhetorical question (optional)
Address the gathering with Greetings
Introduction of the self and the topic/occasion
Specify whether to speak in favour or against
Content (Points/facts to prove your stand
persuasively/effectively)
Closing (balancing and concluding)
Thank the audience (Thank you)
Rhetorical
questions –
v Can
you imagine a world without women/trees/animals ………………..
v Don’t
you think it would be better if ………………………
v Have
you ever thought what will happen if there are no trees/water ……………
v How
many of you/us ………………………
v Is
this the country/freedom our martyrs died for?
v Where
are we going?
Phrases/sentences
to be used –
v I
strongly oppose/disagree ...........................
v I
strongly feel/believe that ……………………………
v In
my opinion …………………….
v I’m
fairly certain that ……………………
v I
would rather go for a …………………….
v Frankly
speaking, I do not agree ……………….
v Let’s
face it ………………………
v That
is the reason why ………………………
v As
far as people of India/children of this era are concerned………………………
v I
would like to draw my attention of my worthy opponents to the fact …………
v Indeed,
it would be great if …………….
v The
matter of fact is ……………………
v How
ironical it is that the people who talk about …………………………..
Q1. You are Purvi/Purab. Your school is conducting
Inter House Debate competition. Write a debate on ‘The reintroduction of board
examination is a good move’ expressing your views in favour or against the
topic in about 200-250 words.
Ans. In favour
Good morning respected Principal, teachers and dear
friends!
I am Purab/Purvi. I am here to express my views
favouring the motion ‘The Reintroduction of Board Examinations is a good move’.
It was decided in 2009 that CBSE examinations would be optional, which, was
really a progressive reform. But the school authorities as well as parents felt
that it has not delivered desired results and so do I. No detention policy
merely encouraged the schools to shuffle under-performing students from one
class to the next. As a result, large number of students starting failing in
class XI due to more demanding evaluation system at senior secondary level.
If we talk about undue stress at a young age, we
need to change our perspective. There are positive impacts of stress, which
inculcates the skills such as time management and planning resulting into
enhanced productivity. Class 10 board
examinations should be taken as a litmus test and trial run that indicates
clearly where we stand. Since board exams are conducted at national level, our
not-so-good performance will come as a wake up call to perform better in class
12.
It is not so early for a teenager of
14-16 years to face competition at national level, who is exposed to upheavals
of emotions. It will divert his fleeting attention and channelize his energy to
the right direction.
The oldest and the strongest fear is the fear of the
unknown. Once we step out of our comfort zone and attempt a paper made by some
other teacher and evaluated by unfamiliar teacher, it helps us assess ourselves
better.
Therefore, avoiding the board exams for the fear of
failure or pressure is never a better option than taking it as a challenge,
striving to perform best and coming out triumphant.
Thank you.
Ans.
Against
Good morning one and all present here!
I am Purab/Purvi. I am here to express my views
against the topic ‘The Reintroduction of Board Examinations is a good move’. In 2009 CBSE examinations became an optional thing. I feel, it was a progressive reform but our society is
so much obsessed with the board exam that it started finding faults with the move citing various reasons, chief of which is that students do not take studies seriously as there is no fear of board exam and thus, the academic standards
are falling.
As a remedy, mandatory Board Examinations were
reintroduced in 2017. Thus, we took a step backward in terms of autonomy which is
an important feature of a healthy education system. Why can’t we understand that taking
away autonomy due to the fear of its misuse is never a better option? Instead, proper benchmarks should be introduced to control the misuse.
Board examination promotes rote learning and makes
the education system exam-centric. The worst part is that the obsession for
performing better in exam brings comparison and stress among the students. My friend
expressed that board examinations ensure quality. I find it so ridiculous that we
depend on exams for ensuring quality. Learning should be done for its own merit
not for marks.
Due to board exam children’s love for sports and arts is sacrificed and their ingenuity is lost. We must understand the importance of choosing the
exam as it frees and ‘education is that which liberates’. If anyone finds board
exams better, he/she will opt for it.
Therefore, it is desired to improvise the system of optional board exam than abandoning it for its shortcomings that are a part of every system.
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