Category: Public Forum

Flowing (+Video)

Introduction Flowing is simply the specialized process of taking notes in a debate.  If you want to do well in debate, you must learn how

Final Focus Essay

Introduction The most important thing to know about the Final Focus (FF) is that this speech is the last time that you and your partner

Summary Essay (free)

When debaters first start competing, they look forward to the Summary speech, as the Summary speech is only three minutes long and they’ve just had

Debate Format Vocabulary

Constructive. The speech that is delivered by the first speaker and outlines the major arguments in the debate. Rebuttal. The speech that answers the Constructive

Claim Warrant Impact Lesson Plan

Introduction This will walk students through the fundamentals of the very basics of an argument. Lesson Map/Plan Homework before class: Complete the reading, watch the

Introduction to Debate — Reading

To access this material, simply create a free account at our website. Most simplistically, debate is an exchange of arguments. An argument consists of a

Constructive Speeches Reading

The Format The format of a Public Forum debate is relatively simple. Two debaters compete against two debaters to argue over the resolution.  The Pro

Public Forum

Debate Format Reading

The format of a Public Forum debate is relatively simple. Two debaters compete against two debaters to argue over the resolution.  The Pro argues in