All About Debate

A debate has... (select all that apply to make the statement true)

• structure

• no format

• judges

• facts and statistics

• unsupported claims

What does NOT win a debate?

• supporting facts

• unconvincing delivery

• logical arguments

• clear reasoning

How will debate help you in your life? (Check all that apply.)

• being a critical thinker

• be a sore loser

• be humble and gracious

• be a better reader, writer, researcher

• creatively solve problems

The affirmative argues

• against the resolution

• not in favor of the resolution

• for the resolution

The negative argues

• against the resolution

• in favor of the resolution

• for the resolution

Which is an appropriately worded resolution?

• Should FCPS require students to do homework?

• FCPS should not require homework.

• Why FCPS should not require homework.

• FCPS students should not be required to do homework?

Which of these is NOT part of the debate process?

• finding a topic

• researching your topic

• delivering a speech on the fly

• practicing your speech

• preparing for the rebuttal

Which statements are NOT claims? (select all that apply)

• I prefer school uniforms.

• Animal tesing should be prohibited.

• I would love it if my school banned homework.

• Eliminating snack vending machines will improve student health.

Reasons... (select all that apply)

• are not needed in a debate.

• should have evidence to back them up.

• provide support for your claims.

Evidence should NOT be...

• facts and statistics

• current

• taken from unreliable sources