Debate: NT lesson 1 - S3+/ J4+ | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 12 Public

Review of debate structure and timings

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What is the person who introduces the debate called?

The moderator

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How long does the debate last in total?

about 10 minutes

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How many categories for scoring are there? How many points in each?

There are 4 categories, each worth 10 points

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What does each team say at the beginning of the debate?

An opening statement

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What does each team say at the end of the debate?

A closing statement

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How long do you have to prepare for your closing statement?

2 minutes

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Does the same person make the opening and closing statements?

No, they don't

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If you can't respond to a question do you automatically lose the debate?

No, you don't. You can still score highly in other areas.

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Name one area the judges consider in the presentation style category.

Voice, pronunciation, language, audience interest

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In order to score highly in the use of argument category, what should you give to support your answers?

You should give reasons and facts to support your answers

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How long do you have to respond to a question?

30 seconds

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Are you allowed to interrupt the other team, if you disagree with them while they are speaking?

No, you aren't

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