Debating Who What How long? Prop Presentation Proposition (Judge and Opp take notes) 2 minutes Opp Presentation Opposition (Judge and Prop take notes) Prop and Opp Crossfire (alternative question/answer) (Judge takes notes) Judge and Opp Judge Asks Questions of Opposition (Opp takes notes) 4 minutes Judge and Prop Present Asks Questions of Proposition (Prop takes notes) Feedback to select groups and judging time Debating

Speed Debate MOTION:

Speed Debate TASK: Get into groups of proposition, opposition and judges. In these groups 3, you have 12 minutes to prepare your best arguments. List possible reasons FOR or AGAINST this motion. In your last two 3 minutes, choose your main arguments. 4) You will then debat!

Judging Criteria Rhetoric (style of speaking) Proposition Opposition Rhetoric (style of speaking) Argument (clarity of argument; use of evidence) Strategy (ability to ask and respond precisely to questions)

Judging Criteria Criteria Rubric Rhetoric (style of speaking) Beginning Clear Techniques Techniques used for effect Argument (clarity of argument; use of evidence) Clear main argument Clear argument and evidence Clear argument linked with evidence Evidence enhances argument Strategy (ability to ask and respond precisely to questions) Questions asked and responded to Response is relevant Some responses use evidence Questions show following of other argument

Debate Structure Who What How long? Proposition Presentation 2 minutes Opposition Proposition and Opposition Crossfire (alternative question/answer) Judge and Opposition Judge asks Opposition questions 1 minute Judge and Proposition Judge asks Proposition questions Debate Structure