Cognitive Contortion: Grade 10 - Series 2

What is the main purpose of the informal debate on poverty and unemployment in the Philippines?

• • A) To write an essay about poverty

• • B) To gain insights on how government measures can address poverty and unemployment

• • C) To determine which team is better at debating

• • D) To create a formal report on unemployment

Which of the following is NOT part of the pre-production stage of the debate?

• • A) Scheduling a debate with fellow debaters

• • B) Researching the causes of poverty and unemployment

• • C) Recording the debate

• • D) Preparing materials like laptops or tablets

What is the minimum number of debaters required on each team?

• • A) 2

• • B) 3

• • C) 4

• • D) 5

What should be done 5 minutes before the debate begins?

• • A) Start the recording

• • B) Share the debate on social media

• • C) Enter the meeting room

• • D) Assign the opposition team

Which of the following is a guideline to observe during the debate?

• A) Use effective word choice and verbal strategies

• • B) Call out logical fallacies in your own team

• C) Make responses based on emotions

• • D) Prepare scripted responses in advance

What question should be addressed during the debate regarding poverty?

• • A) Is poverty caused by natural disasters?

• • B) Is poverty a result of individual choices or systemic factors?

• • C) How does poverty affect the economy of the Philippines?

• • D) What is the role of international organizations in reducing poverty?

Which strategy is debated as the most effective for reducing poverty in the Philippines?

• • A) Direct financial assistance

• • B) Providing employment to everyone

• • C) Investing in education and skills development

• • D) Giving loans to small businesses

What is one of the post-production tasks in the debate process?

• • A) Sending an invite to your SME

• • B) Editing the video if needed

• • C) Scheduling a new debate

• • D) Researching more about unemployment

Where should the edited debate video be uploaded?

• • A) On the school website

• • B) On a social media platform like Facebook

• • C) On YouTube or Google Drive

• • D) On the official government website

11. What is required to earn 4 points for the "Understanding the Proposition or the Opposition" criterion?

• • A) Share one to two pieces of information about the proposition or opposition

• • B) Share three to four pieces of information about the proposition or opposition

• • C) Share five to six pieces of information about the proposition or opposition

• • D) Share more than six pieces of information about the proposition or opposition