World School Debate Overview

What does a 3 on 3 style of debate mean?

• 3 debaters debate in total

• 3 debaters for each team

• each debater debates 3 times

• debates are 3 rounds

The proposition team...

• proposes the motion

• is for and against the motion being debated

• is against the motion being debated

• is for the motion being debated

How many speeches are there for each side throughout the debate?

• 8

• 3

• 4

• 2

What are the first 3 speeches on each side called?

• constructive

• obstructive

• constitutional

• subjunctive

The debaters in the first two speeches...

• present new arguments

• condense the prior speech

• refute the other teams arguments

• are 4 minutes long

The 3rd debater...

• presents new arguments

• can present a reply speech

• condenses the previous debaters material

• also is the timekeeper

How long are the constructive speeches?

• 6 mins

• 7 mins

• 8 mins

• 4 mins

How long are the reply speeches?

• 8 mins

• 7 mins

• 5 mins

• 4 mins

Which debater CANNOT give the reply speech?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 1st or 2nd