Category: Public Forum

Introduction — Coaches

We are so excited that you are the one who will be teaching the next generation of students about speech & debate. Speech & debate

Rebuttals Reading

Introduction The second speech that each team delivers in a Public Forum debate is the Rebuttal, which is how one side refutes the other side’s

Introduction — Students

We are so excited that you are joining the next generation of students who will learn about speech & debate. Speech & debate education is

Working with A Partner

Introduction Public Forum is one of the debate events where you need to compete with a partner. Picking a partner is not easy, and you

Succeeding at Tournaments

Introduction In addition to learning how to debate and speak well, it is very important to learn about how to succeed in a tournament environment.

Frontlining

Introduction In Public Forum, debaters call “frontlining” the process of responding to arguments made in Rebuttal.In the early days of PF debate there wasn’t a

Speaking First

Considerations for Speaking First These are some things to keep in mind when speaking first. Pay special attention to what contention the other team will

Lesson 10 Public Speaking

Introduction An important part of any debate event, but especially of Public Forum Debate, is speaking well. Judges are impressionable and you want to make