History of Debate
Great thinkers held discussions to share this.
Wisdom
The total number of Asian Parliamentary debate types we will focus on in class.
Three
The number of teams that participate in an AP debate.
Two
This is the set of rules that guide accepted behavior in a debate and help keep discussions fair and respectful.
Etiquette
In a debate, this person has the authority to say “out of order.”
The judge
People used this for the very first time to watch John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon debate in 1960.
Television
This is the type of debate in which students know the topic before the debate begins.
Prepared Debate
This is the team that argues against the motion in a debate.
Opposition team
This must be shown when participants speak to one another during a debate.
Respect
In a debate, the judge can say this phrase to stop a debater for breaking rules or not following proper etiquette.
"Out of order!"
This Greek philosopher used deep questions to help people think clearly and find the truth.
Socrates
This type of debate requires students to think quickly and respond on the spot.
Impromptu Debate
This is what the Proposition team must do to support the motion. (name one)
- Explain what problem exists.
- Show how the motion can improve the problem.
- Describe the positive results of passing the motion.
This phrase means a speaker currently has the right to speak and should not be interrupted.
"Holding the floor"
Before the debate begins, this can cause the judge to call “out of order.” (name one)
- Arriving after the debate has started
- Arguing about the motion or rules
- ignoring the judge's instructions
This Roman leader challenged the government with his powerful speeches.
Ciero
This type of debate focuses on moral, ethical, or philosophical questions.
Value Debate
The responsibility a team has to provide clear definitions, logical reasoning, and strong evidence.
Burden of proof
This is what other debaters should do while one speaker holds the floor.
Take notes for rebuttals
During a debate, this could cause the judge to call “out of order." (name one)
- Interrupting a speaker
- Introducing a new argument at the wrong time
- Speaking beyond your time limit
- Making personal attacks
- Using disrespectful language
- Using POIs improperly
In Ancient India, a form of debate where thinkers held discussions to explore ideas began at this time.
500 BCE
This type of debate would include motions such as “This House Believes wealthy countries should help poorer nations.”
Value Debate
In a debate, these two things must be used to help make your point more convincing.
1. Strong evidence
2. Effective counterarguments
When speaking, this is how a debater shows good etiquette. (name two behaviors)
- Greet the judge and other debaters
- Introduce their name and debater role
- Stand up straight and speak clearly
- Maintain eye contact with the audience or judge
- Stay within the time limit
- Refer to each speaker by their title
- Respond to the arguments, not the speaker
- End the speech politely
After the debate, this could cause the judge to call “out of order.” (name one)
- Arguing with the judge's decision
- Speaking without permission
- Leaving the debate disrespectfully