Debate Crossword

5. The exact wording of your topic. Good ones are clearly worded to imply a clear Pro and Con stance.
7. Aligning your arguments directly to your opponents’ points. Make your points clearly, but attack every argument your opponent makes.
8. Speaking time allotted to review arguments and clarify the round. No new arguments are allowed in rebuttals.
10. allotted to each team that does not count as speaking time.
11. A main point or separate argument. This is sometimes also called a "claim"

1. All four speakers are allowed to speak
2. The note-taking technique used in debate to track all points and arguments
3. The cross examination period where you and your opponent take turns asking questions. This period is one versus one.
4. An argument that goes unanswered by your opponent.
6. 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
9. Valid quotes and sources that are delivered conversationally.