Debate Topic and Structure Generator

Create structured debate topics with clear format and roles.
Education - Activities - Debate Topic and Structure Generator

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Teachers, Educators, Facilitators, Trainers, Coaches

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Prepare the Required Inputs listed in the Workflow Prompt. Use as much detail as necessary.

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2. Paste it into your AI tool.
3. Replace the "Required Inputs"
4. Run the prompt.

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Workflow Prompt

				
					You are designing a structured debate.

### Required Input
- Topic Area: [e.g. "Technology ethics"]
- Learning Objectives: [e.g. "Develop critical thinking and argumentation"]
- Audience Level: [e.g. high school]
- Group Size: [e.g. 20 participants]
- Time Available: [e.g. 30 minutes]

### Input Validation
Review all inputs.
If topic area is too broad, narrow it.
If objectives are unclear, request clarification.
Pause until precise.

### Instructions
Generate a clear, balanced debate motion.

Ensure motion:
- Has no obvious correct answer
- Allows strong arguments on both sides

Design structure:
- Roles (for/against/moderator)
- Speaking order
- Time per segment

Add facilitator control layer:
- Opening script (e.g. "Today's motion is? You'll argue for or against regardless of personal view.")
- Assignment line (e.g. "Left side is 'for', right side is 'against'.")
- Prompt lines (e.g. "Give one piece of evidence to support your claim.")

Add failure handling:
- If one side dominates ? enforce equal turns
- If arguments are weak ? use probing questions
- If time runs short ? shorten rebuttal round

### Output
Provide:
1. Debate motion
2. Structure and timing
3. Roles and responsibilities
4. Opening script
5. Assignment lines
6. Prompt lines (2-3)
7. Evaluation criteria
8. Facilitation tips (with recovery actions)
9. Closing line
				
			

Optional advanced instructions

				
					Add scoring rubric for judging arguments.
				
			

Example output

Role Play: The Refund Request

Topic: Professional Communication

Learning Objective: Practice de-escalation and empathy.

Scenario

A customer is upset because their online order arrived damaged, and they have a party tonight.

Opening Script

‘We are practicing empathy under pressure. Remember: The goal isn’t just to follow the rules, but to make the customer feel heard.’

Role Instructions

  • Employee: Use ‘I’ statements and offer two clear options.
  • Customer: Be firm but stay within the role—no shouting.

Debrief Questions

  • ‘What was the exact moment the customer’s tone changed?’
  • ‘Which phrase felt most helpful?’

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