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Debate Training Guide. Training debaters is a continual process. There is not enough time to adequately prepare students for everything they need to know in debate. Therefore, this guide is to help you understand the most important features students need to understand to get started in debate.
Chapter 1. Debate Tournaments. C ompetitive High School Debate involves preparing for, and attending Tourna-ments, where you will debate against teams from other schools about the merits of a National High School Debate Resolution. This year, the Resolution is: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its.
• Understand the concept of debate, its purposes, and benefits • Learn the different types of debate and the key terms used in the YMV programme • Familiarize themselves with the most common debate formats 2. Introduction A debate is a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public event, a legislative assembly, or simply in a
• Understand the concept of debate, its purposes, and benefits • Learn the different types of debate and the key terms used in the YMV programme • Familiarize themselves with the most common debate formats 2. Introduction A debate is a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public event, a legislative assembly, or simply in a
Drills and warm-ups can help you keep sharp and focus on specific debate-related skills. While many of these warm-ups are designed to be done in groups or pairs, it is possible to practice on your own with slight variations.
The skills of debate are formally broken down into three categories and scores are assigned on the basis of these categories: Matter (40%) – the logic and relevance of your arguments. Manner (40%) – the style with which you present yourself. Method (20%) – the structure and clarity of your speech.
A STUDENT GUIDE TO DEBATE. 1. Debate Structure. 2 teams – Proposition & Opposition. 3 speakers per team. 1.1 Who else is present? Speaker of the House – chairs the debate; technically all speeches and points of information are directed to him/her, they call each debater to the floor, etc. Timekeeper. Judge(s) Audience Members. 1.2 National Times.
