Debate speech template: build your case on cue cards
A general debate case on cue cards: hook, definitions, team line, two or three arguments with evidence and impact, rebuttal space and a strong close. Works for most school formats.
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Informative speech template
Cue cards for an informative speech: an interesting opening, a clear thesis and preview, three main points with examples, transitions, and a summary that leaves the audience with one idea.
Model UN opening speech template
Cue cards for a Model UN opening speech: greeting the chair, your country's position, its interests and past actions, proposed solutions and an invitation to work together.
Persuasive speech template
Cue cards for a persuasive speech using a clear problem, solution and action structure: an attention hook, why it matters, your argument, answering objections and a call to action.
First speaker affirmative debate speech template
Cue cards for the first affirmative or proposition speaker: set the context, define the motion, present the team line and split, and deliver the first arguments with impact.
Rebuttal speech template for the second speaker
Cue cards for a second speaker's speech: group and answer the other team's arguments, rebuild your own case, then add new arguments that extend your team line.
Policy debate case outline: first affirmative constructive
An outline for a policy debate affirmative case: inherency, harms, plan text, solvency and advantages, plus quick notes on topicality and common negative arguments.
Reply speech and debate summary template
Cue cards for a reply or summary speech: frame the debate around two or three key questions, show why your side won each one, and finish with a clear final reason to vote for you.
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