Debate+Round+1

Please print out 5 copies of the Debate Contract. An initialed copy is due by the end of class on Thursday, but changes may be made on Friday.

While preparing your constructive speeches, consult pgs. 25-30 of your debate textbook. For the 2AC and 2NC debaters, a sample case brief & a sample plan brief are provided.

If you would like, you may watch some Kansas City debate teachers give sample speeches. 1AC sample 1NC sample 2AC sample 2NC sample 1NR sample 1AR sample 2NR sample 2AR sample

Please print a copy of the rubric for each team member by Tuesday.

RESOLVED: That the United States should drop the tax exemption on places of worship. 1A: Josh 1N: Arun 2A: Chris 2N: Mukul
 * Team 1.1 (debated 5/7)**

RESOLVED: That the federal government should overturn //Roe v. Wade//. 1A: Kiley 1N: Layla 2A: Ali 2N: Brandy
 * Team 1.2 (debated 5/9 & 5/10)**

RESOLVED: That the U.S. government should significantly increase minimum wage. 1A: Cody 1N: Jeremy 2A: Josh 2N: JP
 * Team 1.3 (debated 5/10 & 5/13)**

RESOLVED: That the U.S. government should lift the 1962 embargo on Cuba if and when Raul Castro abdicates the presidency. 1A: Matt 1N: Evy 2A: Alex 2N: Meghan
 * Team 1.4 (debated )**

RESOLVED: That the Federal Government of the United States should legalize gay marriage. 1A: Emma 1N: Tim 2A: Katt 2N: Lauren
 * Team 1.5 (debated 5/8 & 5/9)**

RESOLVED: That Division 1 college athletes should be paid. 1A: Evan 1N: Peyton 2A: Luke 2N: Joe
 * Team 1.6 (debated 5/140**

RESOLVED: That the U.S. Department of Education should not accept online schooling as a method of education replacing public high schools. 1A: Pooja 1N: Emily 2A: Julie 2N: Alex
 * Team 1.7 (debated 5/13)**