Debate

The affirmative argues

• against the topic

• not in favor of the topic

• for the topic

The opposing side argues

• against the topic

• in favor of the topic

• for the topic

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

To prove that the opposing team is wrong

• Reasoning
• Opinion
• Rebuttal

What is a claim?

• an arguable statement

• evidence

• reasoning

• one of the four sides of debate

What are characteristics of a good debater?

• making eye contact & speaking clearly

• strong arguments that support their claim

• using ethos, pathos, logos

• all the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The process of attacking an opponent's arguments. A organized attack on opponents' arguments.

• Resolution

• Refutation

• Rebuttal Speeches

• Reasoning

Argues against the resolution and the affirmative team's arguments. States the claims that support their position, provides evidence and reasoning, and refutes the affirmatives' arguments.

• Negative Team

• Judges

• Flowing

• Fallacy

Individuals who listen to debate, decide the winner, rank debate competitors, and ensure that the experience is educational for all participants in a debate competition.

• Negative Team

• Judges

• Fallacy

• Flowing

Taking notes during a debate in order to keep a record of what's been said and prepare for refutations and cross examinations.

• Flowing

• Fallacy

• Judging

• Mental Notes