Purpose
Organization
Delivery
Vocabulary
Bonus
100

What is the main goal of a debate?

To convince the judge or audience that your argument is stronger using logic, evidence, and delivery.

100

What comes first in a SPAR speech?

 A clear claim or main point (ex: “I believe school should be online”).

100

What does “P” in PVLEGS stand for

Poise 

100

What is the definition of AFF and Neg

  • Affirmation/affirmative- the affirmation will affirm, or agree with the topic. Their job is to prove why the topic is true.

  • Negation/negative- the negation will negate, or disagree with the topic. Their job is to prove why the topic is not true.

100

What’s the silliest but still logical debate topic you can think of?

Silly as possible 

200

Why is it important to understand your opponent’s argument?

So you can respond directly, refute their points, and prove why your argument is better.

200

Name 3 parts of a debate speech in order.

Claim, reasoning/evidence, impact (can also accept: intro, body, conclusion).

200

What is Pathos Ethos and Logos

Pathos=emotion/passion

Ethos=Ethics

Logos=Logic

200

What is a rebuttal?

  • Dictionary.com defines rebuttal as an opposing argument that uses the presentation of evidence and reasoning meant to undermine or weaken an opponent’s claim

  • In other words, this is your chance to explain why your opponent is wrong! (*evil laugh*)

200

Do a 10-second fake commercial using debate vocabulary.

Give points for including terms like “claim,” “evidence,” “impact,” or “rebuttal.”

300

 In debate, what’s more important: truth or persuasion? Explain why.

Persuasion. Even if you’re right, you have to explain it in a clear, convincing way to win a debate

300

What’s the job of the judge during prep time?

To write down the topic, get their flow sheet ready, and think about what strong arguments might sound like.

300

What does “G” in PVLEGS stand for? Show it.

Gestures 

300

What is the definition of SPAR?

Spontaneous: performed without preparation or rehearsal.

Argumentation: the process of reasoning in support of an idea, action, or theory

300

Give a silly example of a "therefore" statement

Therefore, dogs should get paid for being emotional support animals.”

400

Why do we debate topics we don’t agree with?

To build critical thinking, learn to argue both sides, and improve communication skills.

400

What’s the format of a SPAR round 

2 minutes prep

1 minute constructive speeches

2 minute cross

1 minute rebuttal 

1 minute rebuttal 

400

What is the structure of a Rebuttal?

They Said

I say

Because 

Therefore

400

What is “impact”? Why does it matter?

The impact explains why your argument matters or what the result is if your side wins. It shows importance.

400

Give a terrible argument — and then fix it using the 4-step rebuttal model.

Terrible: “Phones are just bad.”

Rebuttal:


They say: “Phones are bad.”


We say: “Phones can be helpful.”


Because: “They’re useful for emergencies.”


Therefore: “We should teach balance, not ban phones.”

500

Convince the judge you won the debate using only your voice tone.

This is a performance challenge 

500

Draw a debate “flow” on the whiteboard.

Aff vs. Neg), space for claims, rebuttals, and impacts.

500

Use PVLEGS to sell something boring (like a paperclip).

Performance challenge 

500

Use “rebuttal,” “impact,” “ethos,” and “evidence” in a sentence.

“In my rebuttal, I used evidence and ethos to prove my point, and ended with a strong impact.”

500

You just lost a debate — convince the judge to still give you the win. 

Performance 

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