Debate Protocol & Resources
Debate Protocol
Anatomy of a Debate (Debate roles) (Bilingual)
Debate Rubric (table format) (coming soon)
Debate Scaffolds and Organizing Tools
Model Debates:
Debate Role Signs to use in practice (Opener, Cross Examiner...)
We believe...: Formalizing the Brain-storming of PROs & CONs
Debate Organizing Tool (Useful scaffold for students during competition)
Argument Building Tools
Strategies for Challenging Your Opponents Arguments: Deny, Reject, Outweigh, Minimize (DROM)
Developing Discussions: A packet of engaging activities aimed at building both content and providing practice with language frames and thinking mindsets.
Opinion Continuum
Opposite perspectives
Please Elaborate
Pro & Con
Rating Reasons
Survey Your Peers
Taking It Up A Level (casual vs academic discourse)
Weighing the Evidence