Worksheet on Debate Preparation: Rebuttals
English
Grade 6
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This worksheet focuses on developing effective rebuttals in debates, helping students understand strategies and techniques for countering opposing arguments.
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Worksheet on Debate Preparation: Rebuttals
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Understanding Rebuttals in Debates
In a debate, a rebuttal is a response that challenges or disproves an opponent's argument. Effective rebuttals often include strategies such as pointing out logical fallacies, providing counterexamples, or highlighting inconsistencies in the opposition's statements. Good rebuttals are concise, focused, and directly address the opposing points, helping to persuade the audience and strengthen one's position.
1.
What is the main purpose of a rebuttal in a debate?
[2 marks]2.
Name two strategies mentioned that make a rebuttal effective.
[2 marks]3.
Explain why concise and focused rebuttals are more persuasive.
[4 marks]4.
Identify a potential flaw if a rebuttal is too verbose or off-topic.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Rebuttal Techniques
Opponent: 'Implementing school uniforms is unnecessary, as it suppresses students' individuality.'
You: 'While uniforms may seem to limit expression, they can promote equality and reduce peer pressure related to clothing choices.'
1.
Identify the rebuttal technique used in the response.
Aa) Logical fallacy
Bb) Counterexample
Cc) Contradiction
Dd) Rephrasing
2.
Explain how the rebuttal addresses the opponent's point.
[3 marks]C
Creative Rebuttal Exercise
Draft a rebuttal paragraph responding to the statement: 'Video games are harmful and should be banned.' Use at least three techniques discussed earlier. Check your work against the checklist below.
1.
Write a 20-line rebuttal paragraph that effectively counters the statement about video games. Include at least three rebuttal techniques you have learned.
2.
Checklist for your rebuttal: Does it include at least three techniques? Is it focused and clear? Does it address the main points of the opposition?
[3 marks]D
Identifying Logical Fallacies in Rebuttals
Read the following rebuttal excerpt and identify any logical fallacies present.
1.
What logical fallacy is present in this rebuttal?
Aa) Straw man
Bb) Red herring
Cc) Circular reasoning
Dd) False dilemma
2.
Explain why this logical fallacy weakens the rebuttal.
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