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Understanding Debate Vocabulary

Authored by Jill Aaron

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5th Grade

CCSS covered

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Understanding Debate Vocabulary
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the term "debate"?

A type of dance

A formal discussion where people express different opinions

A kind of food

A math problem

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "affirmative" mean in a debate?

The side that disagrees with the topic

The side that agrees with the topic

The person asking questions

The person keeping time

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a debate, what is a "rebuttal"?

A summary of the debate

A statement that supports your own side

A response to the other side’s argument

A question for the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the "negative" team in a debate?

To agree with the topic

To disagree with the topic

To keep time

To judge the debate

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes an "argument" in a debate?

A fight between people

A reason or set of reasons given to support a point

A type of question

A rule of the debate

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you are asked to "define evidence" in a debate, what would you say?

The main idea of the debate

Information or facts that support an argument

The person who judges the debate

The time limit for speaking

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use "evidence" when making an argument in a debate?

It makes your argument sound more interesting

It helps to support your point and convince others

It makes the debate longer

It is required by the teacher

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

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