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English 18 Public

Debating vocabulary

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"According to a survey, 80% of parents believe uniforms simplify morning routines." is an example of what type of evidence?

Statistics or Shocking statistics

Using reason to communicate claims.

Argument or Argumentation

Different types of information used to support arguments.

Evidence

A period during debate when a member of one team asks questions of an opposing team member.

cross-examination

Put in order: The / that / evidence / shows /....

The evidence shows that ...

Put in order: for/this/The/is/reason

The reason for this is...

Taking notes during a debate in order to keep a record of what's been said.

Flowing

Individuals who listen to debate, decide the winner, rank participants, and ensure that the experience is educational for all participating students.

Adjudicators or Judges

Defines, interprets and argues in favor of the resolution.

Affirmative/Propostion/Government

The topic of a particular debate.

Resolution/Motion

An argument that fails to meet the standards of acceptability, relevance, and sufficiency.

Fallacy

Mention one of the fundamental skills necessary to debate

Ability to think critically and analyse a problem, to present your thoughts logically and elegantly, to speak confidently in public and to listen carefully

allowing / I / in / smartphones / to / about / have / students / use / feelings / class... / mixed

I have mixed feelings about allowing students to use smartphones in class...

Speeches in debate that challenge and defend arguments in constructive speeches.

Rebuttal Speech

The process of attacking and defending arguments. Choose:Refutation or Reservation

Refutation

The process of arguing about claims (controversial statements) in situations where a judge or audience decides the outcome.

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