T3+Oral+Test

 =Oral Test Preparation = **(New additions in ​Orange Font) **

__Discussion Board__
Please use the Discussion Forum on this page as a sounding board for your proposed debate motions.

Instructions: > - your thoughts on the possible scope of the proposed motion / topic > - your opinions to that particular motion / topic > This would help the group / person who posted the proposed motion / topic to decide if it is feasible to go ahead, to tweak their proposed motion, or to tap your brains by listening to your opinions and perspectives.
 * 1) Post a NEW THREAD for each proposed motion / topic.
 * 2) All other students, not just the group who posted, can respond to the proposed motion / topic as part of that same thread (do not start new thread to respond to someone). Response can be about, but not limited to:
 * 1) There is no limit to the number of posts you can make.
 * 2) After you have confirmed your motions, you can use the feedback and responses as part of your research.
 * 3) You should type the proposed motion / topic as the subject of the thread.

__Debate Resources__
Here are some websites with tips and videos to look at in your preparation for the Oral Test. > - a series of videos by academics on how to prepare for debates > - simple exercises on preparing for debate speeches > Debate Format and Judging Rubrics can be found in iVLE Workbin --> Lecture Notes --> Oral Exam for S3 ** > - Access this online resource via School Home Page --> Campus --> Library --> scroll down to Iem #18 under Online Resources**
 * 1) [|Qatar Debate] (by Qatar Foundation)
 * 2) [|Critical Advocacy](by the University of Vermont, USA)
 * 1) [|International Debate Education Association]
 * 1) **Opposing Viewpoint Online Resource

View a demonstration debating video "This House Would Ban Smoking" by Qatar Debate.

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__Inspirations for Debate Motions__
Here are some articles to look at for inspiration to craft debate motions.

|| Article 2 || Article 3 ||
 * Set #1 - Banning sale of bottled water? **
 * Article 1

**Set #2 - Ban cloning?** Article 1

**__Confirmed Debate Motions and Schedule__**
Yin Fan || Chun Yuet Chow Hui || Zheng Xiang || ​Marcel Maung Thet || 14 Sep (Mon) || Zou Xiangyu || Shaun Png Wong Guan Jie || Jing Hao || Ming Yang Yin Fan || 16 Sep (Wed) || Ong Yu Hao || Liu Tingkai Edward Neo || ​Ming Kang || Shaun Chen Yun || 17 Sep (Thu) || Marcel Wong || Terre Chua Tan Yong Sheng || ​Chun Yuet || Timothy Yuan Wei || 17 Sep (Thu) || Bernard Chng || Ng Jun Da Kenneth Leong || Guan Jie​ || Chin Yee Terre || 18 Sep (Fri) || Ong Ming Kang || Maung Thet Zou Xiangyu || Tingkai || Benjamin Jun Da || 23 Sep (Wed) || Lim Yuan Wei || Ng Jing Hao Lim Jing || Yuyang || Qifan Wei Jie || 24 Sep (Thu) || Chen Yun || Ming Yang Benjamin || Kenneth || Nick Bernard || 24 Sep (Thu) ||
 * **Motion** || **Proposition** || **Opposition** || **Chairman**  || ** Peer Adjudicators ** || ** Date of Debate ** ||
 * THBT performance drugs should be legalised for use in competitive sports. || Tan Wei Jie
 * THBT mobile phones should be banned in Singapore primary schools. || Yang Qifan
 * THBT blogs are a form of media abuse. || Tan Hong You
 * THBT the sales of genetically modified food should be banned. || Tan Yu Yang
 * THBT abortion should be abolished. || Timothy Yu
 * THBT the sword is mightier than the pen. || Nick Lee
 * THBT euthanasia should be legalised in Singapore. || Goh Chin Yee
 * THBT the sales of bottled water should be banned in Singapore || Zheng Xiang