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RACHEL CARSON MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATE CLUB

2019-2020

What is Debate What is Debate

• Debate is the art of arguing and presenting
• ne’s opinion on a set issue
• Debate can be anywhere and does not have

to formal.

• It can be at an actual tournament or it can

even be at your lunch table!

Why Debate? Why Debate?

Improves public speaking skills Helps place arguments effectively Enhances ability to think on the spot Polishes writing skills Educates how to communicate effectively Helps boost self-confidence Teaches how to defend your aspects on issues

Different Forms of Debate Different Forms of Debate

Parliamentary- Three speakers on each team who argue for either the Proposition or the Opposition Public Form(PF)- Two speakers on each team who debate for either Pro or Con Lincoln Douglas(LD)- One person team and all

• f the topics are based on morality.

Meeting Structure Meeting Structure

• Club meets Tuesdays and Fridays 2:25-

4.15pm

• Coaches decide the agenda
• Topic research is done in the first meeting

after every tournament

• Debate cases are HOMEWORK
• Practice debates during meetings

What is Expected

• There is a fee involved for school registration

and tournament registration

• A device with internet access is highly

recommended

• Students should bring an afterschool snack to

debate meetings

Practices and Tournaments

• Attend all meetings and tournaments
• If you have to skip a meeting, you are

REQUIRED to contact a coach with a VALID reason before you can miss it

• Cases will be due at specific times, specific
• dates. You MUST meet the deadlines

Personal Responsibilities

• Apart from the meetings at school, there will

be meetings on weekends closer to the tournaments

• You will have to do your own research and be

able to write your own debate cases

• Be proactive, a good team member, and a

good club member