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A basic format for the Cross Examination Debate includes the following: Participants: 2 teams- Affirmative and Negative (2 students in each team) Class -debate judges Room setup: Two tables, podium in the center, student debaters face the audience Format: The constructive speech is designed to give students an opportunity to prepare an extemporaneous speech using the Toulmin Model of Argumentation. First Affirmative Constructive speech (6 minutes) Outline format: Attention getting introduction Debate Resolution Definitions- key terms in the debate resolution Body- utilize a modified Toulmin Model containing a claim statement, evidence (sources must be cited), and impact (personal opinion describing the significance of the argument). Three claims must be presented. Conclusion- brief conclusion summarizing key arguments and concluding with an attention getter. Cross Examination (3 minutes) by a member of the Negative team- each participant is expected to participate as a questioner and as a respondent during the debate. First Negative Constructive speech (6 minutes) Outline format: Attention getting introduction Debate Resolution- negative team indicates that they disagree with the debate resolution Definitions- key terms in the debate resolution Body- utilize a modified Toulmin Model containing a claim statement, evidence (sources must be cited), and impact (personal opinion describing the significance of the argument). Three claims must be presented. Conclusion- brief conclusion summarizing key arguments and concluding with an attention getter. Cross Examination (3 minutes) by a member of the Affirmative team Second Affirmative Constructive speech (6 minutes) Outline format: