Case
Affirmative vs Negative
How many blocks were required for you to prepare?
4
The statement we are arguing is called a
What is the fear of spiders called?
Arachnaphobia
Which musical artist has Mrs. Nellen seen perform live 4 times?
Beyonce
How many contentions should a case have?
Three
How many blocks will you read during a debate round? (Ideally)
3
True or false: Being aggressive and rude during a debate round will help you win
False
In a web browser, what does www stand for?
World Wide Web
How many children does Mrs.Nellen have?
One
Name the three parts a fully developed contention
Contention Statement
Evidence
Impact
True or False: It is required that you type out each block on the last page of the blocks document
False
A resolution is always written in the _____ voice
Affirmative
What was the name of the coffee shop in the T.V show, Friends?
Central Perk
What is Mrs. Nellen's child(ren)'s name(s)?
Oscar
How long does someone have to read their case in a debate round?
4 minutes
What is the main goal of presenting blocks during a debate round?
Prove that your opponent's contentions are wrong, flawed, or misleading while strengthening your case
What is a flaw in reasoning called? (We try to avoid these)
Logical Fallacy
What animal did Britney Spears famously carry on her shoulders during an awards show performance?
A snake
Where did Mrs. Nellen go to high school?
Anoka
What does a debater state in their introduction and conclusion?
Whether they affirm or negate the resolution, and their three contention statements
What should each block contain to be complete and effective?
Opponent's contention
Why they are wrong, flawed, misleading
Evidence
Impact/Explanation
How many prep times are there in a debate round?
4
In what country did the first Starbucks open outside of North America?
Japan
What city did Mrs. Nellen move to over the summer?
Blaine