Debate

Debate is ...

• An argument with your friends

• An organized public argument on a specific topic

• A public argument on many topics

The debate is performed in front of an audience

• True

• False

Debating is like a trial (what lawyers do)

• True

• False

A good debate topic only has one correct side

• True

• False

"Bottles" is a good debate topic

• True

• False

In the debate, which side uses evidence to support their argument?

• The proposition

• The opposition

• Both sides

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

The debate is a lot like "1 Minute Club" because you don't have time to prepare what you will say before you speak.

• True

• False

A debate team usually has _______ students.

• 1

• 6

• 2-5

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

In the debate, it is ok to yell at the other team and make fun of them when they are speaking.

• True

• False

The pro side of a debate argues.

• True

• False