Second Speaker

In debating, the second speaker must do 3 things. Firstly, they must clash against all the points that their opponent's have brought up. Secondly, they must rebuild what their opponents clashed against their partner's points. Lastly, they must bring up their side's third and final point. In clash, they must point out LOGICALLY what was wrong with all the points their opponent's brought up. They must prove that what they said is completely wrong, it's not exclusive, or that it is less important than what your side proves. Then, second speakers must ALWAYS rebuild. Imagine that your points are towers, your partners has built a strong tower. Your opponents batter it and beat it down with their clash. Now, you must rebuild the tower so that it's as strong as before. Prove why their clash is incorrect. Lastly, second speakers must bring up the third or second and final point. In their point, they should explain it clearly and impact it.

What a Second Speaker Should Do


 * 1) Hook! Something interesting to catch a judge's attention. It can be something related to what you will talk about in your point.
 * 2) Introduction! Introduce yourself and signpost what you will be doing in this debate.
 * 3) Clash! Logically explain what's wrong with your opponent's points.
 * 4) Rebuild! Rebuild what the opponent's said against your points.
 * 5) Point! Follow the PAEIL format. First, introduce your point and what you want to prove. Then, analyze it and explain it in clear and easy to follow wording. Add some statistics, evidence, studies. Then, explain to the judges why this matters and why they should care. This is the impact. Make sure to always link it back to the topic and why this matters.
 * 6) Summarize your speech.