WorksheetsDebate Format and Vocabulary Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The reason why your argument (point) is true. If an argument does not have this, it may automatically be disregarded by some judges because there is nothing that supports your argument.
conclusion
evidence
explanation
rebuttal
The side that supports the motion. This team begins the debate.
opposition
negative side
proposition
disagree side
The topic of the debate. This sets forth the issues and arguments that will be discussed in the debate. Two teams will either agree or disagree with it.
motion
point
statement
reasons
A debater who gives an argument must show that it is valid in order for it to be accepted. They do this by giving evidence and a short __________ . Both of these support the main argument (point).
interchange
rebuttal
resolution
explanation
When you argue against a point made by the other team, that is called what?
conclusion
point
summary
rebuttal
This part of the speech is when the first speaker mentions the motion, which side they are on, the definition of some words, and what multiple points their team will be arguing to support their side of the motion.
main point
conclusion
introduction
1st point
Which of the following refers to published evidence introduced into the debate to provide support an argument.
a statement from a friend or someone you know
scientific study
an advertisement
your best guess
"Our team defines the word "________" to mean...." is done at which part of the debate
introduction (1st speaker)
conclusion (last speaker)
all speakers
not a part of the debate
This person(s) decides who won the debate.
judge
referee
your debate teacher
team leader
What is the correct order when giving an argument in a debate?
point, evidence
Point, evidence, summary
summary, point, evidence
evidence, point, summary
