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Debate May 24, 2013
Theme:
1st Hour
1. Bonding & Coachs Time (5 min)
2. Top Ten News List & Current Event Discussion (5 min)5
minutes president open the meeting and state top 10 list
The president reads top 10 listEach student guesses which is the
lie or false news
3. Impromptu Speech and Mini-Debate Variation (10 min)Goal:
4. Review (10 min)- Homework check-in & discussion
HB: $250,000 homework; Irvine Strategy Homework- Strategy
Review
5. (Irvine) Debate Topics (15 min)Each student presents proposed
debate topics and persuasive reasons for why that debatewould be
interesting. Class votes on what debate topics they would like to
do the
following week. Quick vote; and divide into teams. Send info to
HB class.
Possible Team Formats:2 x 22 x 21 x 1
Or2 x 23 x 3
(Teams: Ashley/Viviane; Josh C/Kevin; Rithik/Anish;
Rishub/Allison; Josh J/Ryan)
Second Hour
Discussion Topic of the Day (15 min)
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Cross Examination Lesson:
a) When crossing an opponent:-Start with OFFENSE!As the negative
debater, students first chance to speak in
the round is the first cross examination question. They shouldnt
waste theopportunity by asking a clarification question which can
send the message thatthe student did not pay attention. In order to
do this, students can pre
prepare a few questions that affirmative debaters tend to not
answer in theircases.-Have a plan
Favor shorter questions that all build on each other rather than
one longponderous question (which tends to get confusing)-
Pick an argument and just ask variations on why?-If the opponent
has something confusing in his/her case, students can askhim/her to
read sections of the case aloud to clarify.-Be careful not to ask
totally open ended questions.-
b) When being cross examined:-The most important thing is to
remain calm and composed no matter what
students opponents are doing.-The second most important thing is
to know the case backwards and forwards.When the opponent asks
questions, a student wants to try to stick to the text ofhis/her
position. S/he should convey the idea that the concern that brought
uphas already been answered in the position.-Students should answer
questions directly without rambling.-Students should not be afraid
to take a moment to consider their answerbefore responding.-If
opponents insist you answer yes or no, letthem know that the
question they are asking really isnt a yes or no question andthat
you would be glad to explain why your answer needs to be more
nuancedthan yes or no. On the flip side, if you are asked a simple
yes or no questionthat can be answered, answer it.
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Debate Format & Practice (30 min)
Review Debate Format
Focus on 1 x 1 debates with only AC/NC & Cross
Examination
Coach and students give feedback on cross examination. Students
watching take notes onwhat questions they would ask that the
cross-examination did not ask.
Closing (2-3 mins)
Select President and Ambassador
Homework: Prepare for an in-class formal debate
