WorksheetsDebate Scavenger Hunt
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
What does the NSDA stand for?
National Speech and Debate Association
National Space Department for Search of Aliens
Way too many letters for an afternoon quiz...
National Sports and Diving Association
Why do we use Slack on the team?
to take some days off
for entering into tournaments
it's an Honors Society
Instant Digital Communication Board
What do we use Google Drive for on the team?
Mock debates
Posting research and cases
Communicating at Tournaments
Entering Tournaments
Which of the following is a Claim?
UCLA is obviously the best football team!!
UCLA's average scores prove their athletic abilities.
UCLA's football prestige attracts more students to their school.
UCLA's number of Rose Bowl appearances proves their dominance.
What is an analytical warrant?
Concrete example
Statement of significance
A general statement used to support the claim
An opinion to start an argument.
What is the Inherency argument?
The case solves
The plan for action is...
The problem in the status quo is....
The current situation is...
What does status quo mean?
A lack of solvency
Their argument outweighs yours
You have no harms
The current situation is...
How long is a plan text?
Paragraph
Several lines
1-2 sentences at most
Has a Claim, Warrant, and Impact
What do you do when an opponent points out problems in your plan?
Give up!!
Argue against each of their points.
Outweigh based upon your overall benefits.
Ignore their points and focus on your strengths.
Why is Solvency so important in the debate?
Proves you have more benefits.
Proves they have more Harms
Proves you can solve the problem.
Proves you are right on your arguments.
