AP Government-Dr. Reti

A. Affirmative Opening:  One minute hook and introduction
B. Negative Opening:  One minute hook and introduction
C. Affirmative Speech:  Well-prepared, five to ten minute speech (3 x 5 cards recommended)
D. Negative Speech:  Well-prepared, five to ten minute speech
E. Affirmative Rebuttal:  two to three minute response to opposing side
F. Negative Rebuttal:  two to three minute response to opposing side
G. Questions from audience:  the audience will have read the articles and everyone will be held responsible for the arguments
H. Closing Speech from Affirmative Side:  Summarize argument and have interesting closing remarks
I. Closing Speech from Negative Side:  Summarize argument and have a strong interesting close.