Debate Guidelines
The Pros: Debaters who argue for the teaching profession as a career choice
The Cons: Debaters who argue against the teaching profession as a career choice
Cross Examination: Process during which one team member addresses questions to the
speaker who has just completed his speech
Rebuttal: A process of responding, especially by offering opposing evidence of
arguments
GOOD DEBATING INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
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Analysis - getting to the heart of the question
Proof – supporting ideas with sufficient and convincing evidence
Argument – sound reasoning; logical conclusions
Adaptation – clashing with the opposition
Organization – clear, logical presentation of material
Speaking – effective delivery, favorable impact on audience
RULES FOR CROSS EXAMINATION
1. The questions must be directed to the speaker who has just completed his speech and
must be answered by him alone.
2. The questioner controls the time and may interrupt a lengthy reply.
3. The respondent may decline to answer only if he gives a valid reason for doing so.
AVOID
1. An unfair interpretation
2. Discourtesy toward opponents
3. Speaking over time
ORDER OF SPEAKERS
First member of The Pros (3 minutes)
Second member of The Cons asks questions (1 minute)
First member of The Cons (3 minutes)
PROTEAM DREAMQUEST CURRICULUM
5-65