Debate Styles
Speech Formats
Impactful Speaking
Club Norms
Club Information
100

How many styles of debate are there?

4

100

What are the three main types of paragraphs you would involve in a speech?

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

100

Name a few methods used for Impactful Speaking.

Voice modulation, Stress/dunk, Pauses, Eye contact, Hand gestures, Facial expressions, Pace, Volume control

100

How many norms do we have?

5

100

Who was our sponsor last year?

Mr. Montez

200

What are the styles of debate?

Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Congressional, Extemporaneous

200

How many body paragraphs should you include in a speech?

2-3

200
Do you lower or increase your pitch in order to emphasize a more serious or important topic?

Lower

200

How did we decide on these norms?

Popular vote

200

Who are our officers. Name at least 3.

Akshay, Ashwika, Saishruti, Sri, Tharun

300

How many people would you be debating against in Lincoln-Douglas?

1
300

What should you include in your Introduction?

Hook, Claim, Brief Mention Of Main Points

300

How do you adjust your pace in order to emphasize key points?

Pauses

300

Define norm.

A behavior that is usual, expected, or standard for a group.

300

What did we go over on the first day?

Debate types

400

How is it decided who speaks first in a Public Forum style of debate?

Coin flip

400

What are some key things you should be doing while giving a speech? Name 3.

Eye Contact, Hand Gestures & Move Around, Pauses & Changes In Your Voice

400

Do you make eye contact with one person or several people when speaking?

Several people
400

What is the Golden Rule?

Treat others how you want to be treated.

400

When do we meet?

Once every 2 Tuesdays

500
In what debate style would you not be arguing against another person?

Extemporaneous

500

Give 10 examples of transition words you might use in your speech.

Moreover, Furthermore, However, On the other hand, For instance, To illustrate, Therefore, Consequently, As a result, Next, etc.

500

What should your tone be when you start and end a speech?

A) Start low and end high

B) Start high and end low

C) Start low and end low

D) Start high and end high

D

500

Name all 5 of our norms.

  1. Be kind and respectful

  2. No talking when others talk

  3. Have fun

  4. No devices unless needed

  5. Golden Rule

500

Who were the co-founders last year?

Aryank, Prisha