Debating

What is the chairperson's role?

• they look after the time keeping of the debate 

• They introduce the debate, they give the floor to either side, they enforce the rules

• They make everyone a cup of tea

• They give feedback on the debate performance

When is the protected time in the debate?

• The second and the fourth minute

• The first and the sixth minute

• The first and the 5th minute

• the first three minutes

How long should every debater officially speak for?

• 3 minutes

• 6 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 5 minutes

Which of the following is a speaker NOT judged on in their debate?

• the quality of their arguments

• the ability to think on their feet

• teamwork

• the ability to write poetic speeches

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which  way is not accepted for making a point of information?

• stand, hand on head and say point of information

• stand hand outstretched and say on that point

• Stand with both hands behind your back

• stand hand outstretched and say nothing

For the final bonus point… What is the name of the debating style we are following..

• Paris VI 

• Paris IV

• Paris V

• Ireland V

My opponent's argument is like Swiss cheese.

• Its melting

• Its full of holes

• Its as smelly as Maroilles

• Its gone off

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

When you finish your argument quickly, you need to...

• roll it up

• wrap it up

• eat it up

• speak it up

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the name of the Affirmative and the Negative team?

• Conservative and Labour

• For and Against

• Right and Wong

• The Government and Opposition

Disagreeing

• That's all very interesting, but the problem is that ...

• I'm afraid I disagree

• Sorry, I didn't catch what you said.

• What I'm trying to say is

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6