Organizing the First Affirmative Constructive Speech

In the previous post we looked at the First Affirmative Constructive speech or the 1AC. 

In the 1AC there were three parts:  introduction, affirmative points and the conclusion.  We will now look at the affirmative points.

To begin with each point, you need to have a signpost.  A signpoint is the reason for supporting the argument of your opinion.

Some examples of signpost are;  price, function, benefits, design, ease, etc...

Each affirmative point consists of three parts:  signpost, reason and supports.

Remember in your 1AC, you can have multiple points, however, each point follows the above sequence.

Let's take a look at an example.

Point 1

Signpost:  Buying an electric vehicle will save on fuel costs.
Reason:  The cost of electricity is much cheaper than the cost of gasoline.
Support:  A gallon of unleaded gasoline costs an average of $4.00 while a full charge for an electric vehicle will cost you $8.00.

Here the signpost (reason) is price.  The reason explains the signpost.  Support backs up the reason for the signpost.

If you have an additional point, you can link it with the previous point.

Point 2

Signpost:  Electric vehicles are good for the environment.
Reason:  Electic vehicles give off no emissions, so there is no pollution emitting from the vehicle.
Support:  Scientists believe that by cutting down on vehicle emissions, we can reduce greenhouse gases by 20%.

Here the signpost (reason) is environment. 

If you have any additional points, you can link them directly after point #2.