Give a Point
PROP: This house opposes superheroes.
They cause damage, they come with supervillains, etc
What does CNDF stand for?
Canadian National Debate Format
What is a model?
Definitions and policy
What is a contradiction?
Saying two things that rebut themselves
What is my favourite colour?
Red
PROP: This house would ban plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes.
Bad for health, makes people insecure, etc
What does BP stand for?
British Parliamentary
What is the Second Prop speaker's job?
Rebuttal, reconstruction and a new point
What does it mean for a point to be "not mutually exclusive"?
It can be achieved in other ways, or is not solved by the motion
Teaching Beyond Academics
PROP: This house would teach Minecraft in schools.
What is signposting?
Saying what you will say
What is the First Opp speaker's job?
Rebuttal and 2 points
Motion: THW allow prisoners to vote. You're Prop.
Opposition: Prisoners are stupid and will vote for bad politicians.
What's your response?
Prisoners aren't stupid, "stupidness" doesn't matter, etc
How old am I?
17
PROP: This house would allow people to sell their organs.
Make money, free choice, helps people, etc
What structure do you use for rebuttal?
I.C.E
What is an extension?
Motion: THW ban child beauty pageants. You're on Prop.
OPP: Child beauty pageants are good for children's self confidence.
What's your response?
They are bad for their self confidence, self confidence can be achieved in other ways, etc
What's my debate partner's name?
Annie
PROP: This house would ban marriage
Not necessary, divorce is complicated, etc
How much time should you leave between every POI you offer to someone?
15-20 seconds minimum
What is the role of a Government Whip Speaker?
Summarize the debate and explain why your extension won the round through rebuttal and reconstruction
Opposition: If nuclear weapons are used, everyone will die.
What's your response?
Nuclear weapons won't be used, not everyone will die, etc
What's my favourite speaker position?
First Prop