WorksheetsWorld School Debate Overview
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
