Debate
Debate Expectations
Debate students are expected to develop and practice the following skills:
Reading: Complete a set number of pages within a set time (debates are scripted).
Answering Questions: Respond confidently to questions from competitors.
Creating Questions: Develop thoughtful questions to ask opponents.
Rebuttals: Prepare and deliver effective rebuttals.
Note-Taking (“Flowing”): Take organized notes on competitors’ arguments while they are speaking.
We work on these skills together during practice; however, it is expected that students also practice independently at home in addition to our scheduled practice times.