Debate
When: Regular class time
When: Regular class time
Cohort 3 - Nov 7
Cohort 3 - Nov 7
Cohort 1 & 2 - Nov 8
Cohort 1 & 2 - Nov 8
Watch the first 10 minutes of this video to view our basic format.
Watch the first 10 minutes of this video to view our basic format.
These kids look like they are Grade 6 and 7 to me. Under the video you will find some areas where their format is similar and different from ours.
Comparing our format with the Middle Schoolers' format in the video
Comparing our format with the Middle Schoolers' format in the video
The Same:
- Set-up
- Order of argumentation
- Stand to ask a question
- Question can be refused with a polite: "Not at this time."
- Opposing side refutes the first arguments (if possible) before providing own arguments.
- Examples are used to back up one's point (Opposing side used the Cookie Monster...)
Different:
- Each side gets 2 minutes rather than the 5 minutes shown in the video.
Judging and Questioning
Judging and Questioning
Judging
Judges give a point for:
- Solid argument
- Solid backing of an argument with examples, or explanations, or stories, or data
- Dramatics: Convincing demeanor, expostulations, facial mobility, arm flailings, or other aids to argument (... but only if they aid the argument)
Questions by opposing team:
Stand to ask a question. May be rejected with a "Not at this time.".
Questions must be 10 seconds or less and MUST be questions.
- Give a point for accepting a question
- Give a point for answering a question
- Give an extra point for answering the question well
- Give a point to opposing (asking) team for a good question
- Take away a point from opposing team if question takes longer than 10 seconds or is not really a question.
You will find the Debate Self-Assessment on your personal Tracker.
You will find the Debate Self-Assessment on your personal Tracker.
