C.R.E.
Debate Skills
Persuasive Language
Public Speaking
Final Challenge
100

What does the C stand for in C.R.E?

Claim

100

When another team is speaking you should...

A. Interrupt

B. Listen carefully

C. Talk to your teammates

Listen carefully

100

Finish the sentence.

"I believe..."

(Any sensible ending.)

100

Should you look at the floor while speaking?

No

100

Summer is better than winter

They have 2 minutes to prepare.

One speaker has 1 minute to persuade the class.

The judges award 1000 bonus points.

200

I think school uniforms should be compulsory ______ students feel equal.

because/so

200

True or False

Good debaters always shout loudly.

False

200

Which phrase introduces an example?

A. Firstly

B. For example

C. Therefore

For example

200

Name TWO good body language habits.

Possible answers:

  • Eye contact
  • Good posture
  • Smile
  • Hand gestures
300

Which is the BEST example?

A. Homework is bad.

B. Homework is boring.

C. For example, homework can stop students spending time with their family.

C. For example, homework can stop students spending time with their family.

300

Name THREE things that make a debate respectful.

Possible answers:

  • Listening
  • Waiting your turn
  • Being polite
  • Respecting opinions
  • Using evidence
300

Put these in order.

  • Example
  • Claim
  • Reason

Claim

Reason

Example

300

Which speaker sounds more confident?

A.

"Ithinkhomeworkshouldbebannedbecause..."

B.

"I think... (pause)... homework should be banned because..."

B.

"I think... (pause)... homework should be banned because..."

400

Turn this weak argument into a strong C.R.E.

"Video games are fun."

(Teams have 30 seconds.)

Possible answer:

Claim:
Video games are educational.

Reason:
They improve problem-solving skills.

Example:
For example, puzzle games help players think logically.

400

Your opponents say:

"Homework helps students learn."

Give ONE respectful rebuttal.

Possible answer:

"I understand your point, but too much homework can make students stressed."

400

Improve this sentence.

School is good.


"I believe school is important because it helps students prepare for the future."

400

Name FOUR of our Seven Debate Tips.

Possible answers:

  • Don't read your notes.
  • Look at your audience.
  • Speak slowly.
  • Give examples.
  • Work as a team.
  • Listen carefully.
  • Stay respectful.
500

You have ONE minute.

Create a complete C.R.E. argument for:

"Everyone should learn another language."

Teacher Decides

500

Your team has completely run out of ideas.

What should you do?

Possible answers:

  • Use another example.
  • Support your teammate.
  • Explain your reason more clearly.
  • Stay calm.
  • Ask for your next speaker to continue.
500

Convince the class in 30 seconds that:

Pizza should be free.

Use:

✔ Claim

✔ Reason

✔ Example

Teacher Decides

500

One volunteer has 45 seconds to persuade the class.

Topic:

"School should start at 10:00."


⭐ Eye contact

⭐ Voice

⭐ Gestures

⭐ C.R.E.

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