Our second debate had some shining moments and areas in which all debaters should be aware of. Sydney's opening speech was well supported but not organized enough. Say the 2-3 major points up front then discuss each on in greater detail. Roshonda's speech was very well organized but as the judges mentioned, not many students could hear. Try not to speak into the podium but to look at the audience. Sydney's speech was in outline form whereas Roshonda's wasn't. During the cross examination sydney asked a powerful question: If slaves are so happy then why are they running away/rebelling? Hobbes anyone...Lincoln document anyone....
Rebuttals need to be stronger. Know your packet and understand why your arguments matter. It takes courage to come up so I commend both students for being the 2nd debate.
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I think Sydney's argument is stronger. Slavery is wrong because its in bible. In Acts 17:26 it says that we are gods children. It also says that he who sells a man should be put to death. Roshonda did say that the bible contradicts itself, but she didn't ask Sydney a question.
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I believe that in this debate, Sydney won due to her evidence presented. In the opening arguments, Roshonda's arguments was clear. She laid out all three of her arguments and clearly stated them and took her time speaks clearly. Sydneys's opening arguments were presented wildly and unorganized. But she backed it up with supporting evidence from the packet. Roshonda's cross examination was weak, while Sydney's was very well done. Roshinda's rebuttal was good, but Sydney won due to the unlimited supply of evidence from the packet.
ReplyDeleteIn my prosepective Sydney took this one home for us abolishness. Both debaters were low toned and looked not to be confident. Roshondas' opening argument was stronger, but Sydney brang more evidence to the table. CXs were weak with only one question asked per debater. Sydneys' rebutal was off topic when Roshondas' would of been more effective if she used her voice. All in all I'd like to congratulate both persons... and were tied up. Anti-Slavery is going to take the war.
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ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I think Roshonda's opening arguement was good, it was organized but her cross examination was weak and she don't really can answer Sydney's question. Roshonda's voice was low, it was hard to hear what she say. Sydney's opening arguement was all over the place, but she had more evidence than Roshonda. I think they both did well today.
ReplyDeleteI think that sydney won due to the fact that either roshanda was nervous and forgot some things or she wasn't prepared. She did not answer most of sydney's questions and she did not ask any of her own. Both debaters did good though and i want to congratulate both of them
ReplyDeleteI think that both of their arguements were strong but Sydney's had more evidence to them. Roshonda looked like she knew her evidence but she let her nerves get the best off her which made Sydney's stronger. Also Roshonda forgot to argue one of Sydney's points
ReplyDeletethis was another great debate. however both speker didnt seem confident in what they were saying. also its very hard to hear both speakers however i belive this could have been fixed with a little more practice. on the other hand roshonda was very well organized, she clearly stated her three argument. sydney on the other hand was not as organized but she
ReplyDeletedid have a lot of evidence supporting her three arguments.
This was clear victory for the Anti-slavery group and in my it was one reason and one alone it was because I can't hear a thing that Roshonda said(I was a judge in the back). From what I've read from everyone else post it is clear that Roshonda had some great arugments that colud beaten Sydeny if they were loud enough. Also from what I've read many people say that Sydeny was very unorganized in the start of the debate which was true to some degree but not as bad as most which to believe. Just because she stated evidence wildly does not mean it was disorganized the reason I say this is because she more or less (mostly on the more side) stayed with one topic or argument before moving to the next one(at least what I heard). Finally WHY WERE THOSE REBUTTALS SO SHORT!?! :S in the back of your mind in the debate should be the rubic which has the points for grading try and incorporate your speech into the rubic grading system so you can get a feel for your grade(like making an attempt to shake hand before the debate EASY POINT RIGHT THERE!)
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P.S Pro-slavery my have loss the battle but we will win the war. Slavery FTW XD.
Wow! Roshonda and Syndey...I believe they both did a great job, even though, Roshonda struggled with her CX. I believe both CX'S and both Rebuttals could have been a lot stronger. Both debaters need to work on connecting with the crowd... Congratz Sydney and better luck next time Roshonda....
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ReplyDeleteI believe it was an unfair debate. Seriously, no one could hear Roshanda, and Sydney's speech was all over the place. Yet, this is my opinion, I would like to say, they could of done better. I'm very proud that Roshanda was organized, but then again not everyone could hear them. Sydney's speech was no organized, but it was kind of understandable.
The CX winner goes to Sydney. The question, "If slaves are so happy then why are they running away/rebelling?" Made me think, 'Wow,' it's true. For rebuttals, i think both didn't do so well.
Looks like for antislavery might win!
I realy enjoyed the debate. I realy liked sydney's because she asked a good question during CX, "if slaves are so happy why are they running away/rebelling?". I feel as though that gave her a boost in winning. But also her speech was unorginized. I like roshonda's argument as well. She stated her main reasons and her speech was orginized. Unfortunatley, it was extremely difficult to hear her. Overall, it was a lovely debate,. Congrats to Sydney, the abolishionist!!!
ReplyDeleteI beleive that sydney's arguments were stronger because they were supported by many pieces of evidence. The cx could have been better there were some things that both people could attacked one another on. Roshanda try to relax, we could tell that you were really nervous.
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I thought that Sydney and Roshonda were well matched. Sydney had some great arguements and evidence, however she was unable to use them to her 100% advantage because she lacked organization. Roshonda had some good points, and i think it would have been alot closer if she had a outline style speech.
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I believe that this was a weak debate. Sydney's arguments were all over the place and you could hardly hear Roshanda. Even though Sydney's arguments were stronger, Roshanda was well organized and clear on her arguments. If Sydney would have made her speech using the outline and if Roshanda would have projected her voice more, the debate would have been a succes.
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ReplyDeleteThese critiques are awesome. I love how some of you pointed out specific questions or arguments. It is not enough to say that CX or arguments were "good", speak to what EXACTLY was good or what needs to be specifically added for improvement. If you say evidence is necessary than strengthen the discussion with some evidence.
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I believe the debate as a whole wasnt as strong as you would have expected. I dont think that the two werent prepared as to they didnt organize very well. Sydney was using strong arguments but was all over the place. Roshanda had good arguments like how the bible controdicts itself, but she was speaking tto the podium and not us.
ReplyDeletei think the debate was ok, but i think it needs to be made much stronger if either party wants to continue. sydney had a good opening but it was unorginived and if more clear it would've been a definite win in my book. roshanda's opening was better in my opinion, even though i couldnt hear here that well but the points that i could hear was very well orginized and clear points, but when it came to the cross examination she didnt ask any questions which mad that a clear loss and her rebutal couldve used more used more documents. so for this debate i think sydney wins -mike young
ReplyDeleteI was not here today but one thing i can say is that preparation is key, you should have all possible counter arguments. i encourage everyone to judge the debates, it gives you more practice. I also want to say congratulations to sydney for your win.
ReplyDeleteI thought this debate was a tied. They both came prepare with their speech and all, but they were too quiet during their debates.
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