First Speaker (Affirmative)

Introduces the debate as a whole providing a definition of the topic.Introduces the overall argument (TEAM LINE).Breaks down what each speaker will be saying (TEAM SPLIT).Introduces the first positive argument.

First Speaker (Negative)

Provides a definition only if they disagree with the previous definition.Rebuts the substantive points made by the first speakerIntroduces the overall argument (TEAM LINE).Breaks down what each speaker will be saying (TEAM SPLIT).Introduces the first negative argument.

Second Speaker (Both)

Begins rebbuting any important points that the other team has made.Introduces the main arguments of the team (facts, statistics, examples, etc).

Third Speaker (Both)

Rebuts all the opposition's arguments.Defends any important attacks against their team's case.Summarizes and concludes their team's arguments.