Debate classroom

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Across
  1. 2. The note-taking technique used in debate to track all points and arguments. This is separated by speech for organizational purposes. This is used to go down each point made to provide an organized clash in debate.
  2. 3. Aligning your arguments directly to your opponents’ points. Good debates provide a lot of this. Debates get very hard to judge when there are two teams making points but not attacking the other teams points as well. Make your points clearly, but attack every argument your opponent makes.
  3. 4. The exact wording of your topic. Good ones are clearly worded to imply a clear Pro and Con stance. For example: “Immigration” is not one . “The USFG should pass the immigration reform bill” is one.
  4. 5. The speeches where you offer your main points following the basic structure we have used in class. This is written word for word and includes at least one valid quote/source for every point made. This includes an introduction, a “framework” weighing mechanism, your main points, and a conclusion.
  5. 8. agree.
  6. 10. The cross examination period where you and your opponent take turns asking questions. This period is one versus one. There are two types of questions: clarification and questions of exploitation to set up your future arguments. Be strategic, but polite.
  7. 13. Debate. This is the type of debate you are doing, you will have a partner, and you are arguing with simple words.
  8. 14. The very first time you talk, it is you reading.
  9. 15. You AGREE with the resolution.
  10. 16. To argue intelligently.
Down
  1. 1. The cross examination period where all four debaters are allowed to speak.
  2. 3. You DISAGREE with the resolution.
  3. 6. Supporting your side/argument.
  4. 7. A main point or separate argument. This is sometimes also called a "claim".
  5. 9. Argument An argument that goes unanswered by your opponent. Dropping an argument will cause you to not be able to address it later. This is bad, very, very bad.
  6. 11. Speaking time allotted to review arguments and clarify the round. No new arguments are allowed in rebuttals. In Public Forums, these are called First Speaker Summary and Final Focus.
  7. 12. Time allotted to each team that does not count as speaking time. This time (3 minutes per team for you) is used to prepare notes for your next speech and discuss strategy with your partner. It can be used before any of your speeches. It is NOT used before an opponent’s speech or before a crossfire period.