Debate Writing Skills and Techniques

The video tutorial guides class 8 students on preparing for term 1 exams, focusing on debate and speech writing. It explains the concept of debate writing, its format, and styles, providing an example on pre-board exams. Students are tasked with writing their own debates as practice.

What are the two main writing tasks students need to prepare for their term 1 exams?

• Report writing and summary writing

• Poem writing and story writing

• Essay writing and letter writing

• Debate writing and speech writing

In a debate, what is the primary task of the writer?

• To narrate a story

• To write a poem

• To summarize a book

• To express views either in favor or against a topic

Why is debate writing considered a formal discussion?

• Because it is written in a diary

• Because it involves casual conversation

• Because it addresses an audience formally

• Because it is a personal opinion

What is the first step in the format of a debate?

• Provide examples

• Conclude your debate

• Greet the audience

• State your argument

What should the content of a debate include?

• Random thoughts

• Factual content and examples

• Personal anecdotes

• Unrelated stories

Which style of debate writing involves stating your class and the topic?

• Style 2

• None of the above

• Style 3

• Style 1

What is the main argument in favor of pre-board exams in the example debate?

• They prepare students for final exams

• They are not necessary

• They are a waste of time

• They are too stressful

What is emphasized as important for improving debate writing skills?

• Ignoring feedback

• Practicing and revising

• Avoiding examples

• Writing without a plan