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Presentation SkillsIt’s Pure Theatre
Goals: Help your team assign roles
ConstructorCross ExaminerRebutterRejoinder
Tips to build your Team’s performance
“The Debate: A Play in 3 Acts”
Act 1: Construction/Cross Ex
Intermission
Act 2: Rebuttal
Act 3:Rejoinder
Act 1: The Construction (3 minutes) In this act, the performer sets the tone for the
argument.
High Energy is important. S/he makes a connection with the audience.
There’s a Smile. …and confident, relaxed body language.
Eye contact is important. S/he owns the Grabber—uses questions and
surprising facts effectively to open
Act 1: The Construction
There will be no doubt what the thesis is.
Practical Theatricals… Repetition Emphasis Prompts: “This is Important” Cues: “This is our Thesis”
Act 1: Enter the Cross Ex (3 minutes) The drama builds as the Cross Examiner
challenges the opening remarks 1. Asks questions ONLY based on opening
remarks. 2. Avoids Yes/No questions. 3. Has enough questions to fill….3 minutes! 4. Ignores the audience: Eyes on his/her target. 5. May use facts to lead into a question, but not
required.
Act 2: The Rebuttal
Curtain Opens on your most Active Listener.
S/he figures out the angle to counter the opposition.
Bam! The Rebutter is especially good with facts. S/he earns points by using the better information.
Eye Contact is important.
Act 2: The Rebutter (3 minutes)
Good Idea…
Take Notes.
Number the opposing points as you hear them. This will help you be complete and organized. Refute them in order of importance to your own side of the argument.
Arguments must be well-cited.
Act 2: The Rebutter
Bad Idea…
Personal attacks
like-like-like-like-like
Using “I” instead of “We”
Claims without support
Act 3: The Rejoinder (3 minutes)
Curtain rises on your most logical teammate.
A successful debate tells a story.
The closer retells the story in a clear, easy to follow way.
Confidence…simplicity…Eye contact
Act 3: The Rejoinder
Tips 1. Emphasize your most important
arguments. 2. Evidence is key 3. …Oreo Cookie
EVIDENCE!!!!!
Which is more Persuasive….
A. According to Sports Illustrated, Ironman golf clubs are the best golf clubs for teenagers.
B. According to Mrs. Johnson, Ironman golf clubs are the best golf clubs for teenagers.
C. Ironman golf clubs are the best.
Evidence: More powerful if the audience knows who says so. “Beautiful Day” is a hit song. According to U2, “Beautiful Day” is a hit song. In 2008, the LA Times declared “Beautiful
Day” by U2 to be a hit song.
Evidence: Don’t make us guess what you’re talking about. NASA gave us Tang. In 1969, NASA gave us freeze-dried
technology that led to the invention of Tang. NASA.gov reports that in 1969, NASA gave
us freeze-dried technology that led to the invention of a popular drink called Tang.
3 Minutes can feel like forever. Is about 500 words How long it takes to run ¼
to ½ mile. 6 TV commercials Microwave setting for soup.
REHEARSE YOUR TIME!!!!
(This would be a sharing of knowledge that would hopefully lead to the three points onThe next slide)
Summary
Tell stories Repeat your message First and Last points Eye Contact Evidence
Central Casting: Grooming
You are the message.
I say “Good Grooming.”
You say…..
(This would be another brainstorm on an easel. Assume we’ll get the basics….)
Central Casting:Vocal Coach
Emphasize the last word of every sentence. Short sentences are memorable
“You’re fired.” “Got Milk?” “I have a Dream.”
Debate requires the use of Academic English.
No slang No like-like No rants
Central Casting
Body Language is important
Always stand to talk. Pay quiet attention to
teammates when they talk. Avoid the slump/slouch. Avoid the fidget.
5 Easy Ways to Play to Poor Reviews1. Poor eye contact
2. Not Prepared
3. Low Energy
4. Stiff or Nervous
5. Boring Message
Last Point: Rehearse
Rehearse 3 times from start to finish.
“If you’re not prepared, don’t go to war…” –S. Lever
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