Debate Vocabulary

Debate means

• a formal, structured discussion where opposing sides present arguments for or against a specific topic

• a speech

• The side that agrees with the resolution

• The side that disagrees with the resolution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Resolution means

• evidence from reliable sources to prove a claim

• the topic of the debate

• note taking during a debate round

• a single statement/reason that a debater supports or disagrees with the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Affirmative (pro) means

• The side that disagrees with the resolution and tries to prove it true

• evidence from reliable sources to prove why your claim is true

• the power or force of an argument, an explanation of why the argument matters and who will be affected.

• The side that agrees with the resolution and tries to prove it true

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Cross-examination means

• the person who evaluates and determines the winner of the debate

• note taking during the debate round (recording arguments for both sides)

• asking the opponent questions, trying to disprove or "poke holes" in their case

• a series of reasons to support or refute a resolution.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

Constructive Speech means

• the first speech given by each side when they present their side of the resolution and supporting arguments

• a speech in which the debater tries to rebuild his/her case after the opposing side has attacked the arguments

• the side that disagrees with the resolution and tries to prove it false

• additional time off the clock when the affirmative or negative side can work on their next speech or prepare questions

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Argument means

• evidence from a reliable source to prove why your claim is true

• a series of reasons to support or refute a resolution. This may also be referred to as "contention." This has 3 parts to it (claim, warrant, & impact)

• the topic of the debate

• the side that disagrees with the resolution and tries to prove it false

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

Claim means

• a single statement/reason that supports or disagrees with the resolution

• a formal, structured discussion where opposing sides present arguments for or against a specific topic

• evidence from reliable sources to prove why your claim is true

• a direct confrontation of ideas or conflict between opponents

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

warrant

• the topic of the debate

• time off the clock when the affirmative or negative side can work on their next speech or prepare questions

• evidence from reliable sources to prove why your claim is true

• the power or force of an argument an explanation why the argument matters and who will be affected

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Impact means

• the topic of the debate

• the side that disagrees with the resolution and tries to prove it false

• a single statement/reason that a debater supports or disagrees with the resolution

• the power or force of an argument; an explanation of why the argument matters and who will be affected

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

Rebuttal Speech means

• the side that disagrees with the resolution and tries to prove it wrong

• evidence from reliable sources to prove why your claim is true

• a direct confrontation of ideas or conflict between the opponents

• a speech in which a debater tries to rebuild his/her case after the opposing side has attacked the arguments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D