Format/Structure
What is the first part of a debate where each team introduces their position?
What is the opening statement?
What kind of tone should you use in a debate?
What is a formal tone?
What do you call information that supports your reasons?
What is evidence?
What is a debate?
What is structured discussion with arguments on both sides
What is the role of the person who keeps the debate fair and on time?
Who is the moderator/chair/speaker?
What do you call the response a team gives to oppose the other side’s points?
What is a rebuttal?
Why should you avoid phrases like "I think" in a debate?
What is because it makes you sound uncertain?
Give one type of evidence used in debates.
What is a fact/example/expert opinion/anecdote? *Name one for the point
What kind of debate is used political and parliamentary settings?
What is Parliamentary Debate?
Who presents arguments for the topic?
Who is the affirmative team?
What is the final part of a debate where you summarize and restate your claim?
What is the closing statement?
Name one body language tip to use during a debate.
What is using hand gestures and avoiding rocking your body? *Answers may vary!
Why is using evidence important in a debate?
to support your reasoning and convince the audience?
Name one other type of debate besides Parliamentary.
What is Lincoln-Douglas or Public Forum or Formal Debate?
Who presents arguments against the topic?
Who is the negative team?
Name two key elements every debate must have.
What are a topic and a moderator?
What type of voice should you use when debating?
What is a confident voice?
What should your evidence come from?
What are credible or trustworthy sources?
What is the main goal of a debate?
What is to argue for or against a topic using evidence and reasoning?
What is the job of each speaker during the speeches?
What is to present their main arguments and evidence?
What is the role of a moderator in a debate?
Who is a neutral guide who keeps time and ensures fairness?
What should your speaking pace be during a debate?
What is slow and clear?
What kind of evidence uses numbers and data?
What are statistics?
What makes Parliamentary Debate unique?
What is its structured format with specific phrases, roles and timing
What should each side do during a rebuttal?
What is respond to and refute the other team’s arguments?