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Debating skills – Introduction

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Debating skills – Introduction,” what do you think the video will explain?
Where do people debate (for example, in school, politics, or online)?
Do you think debating is only for people who want to be leaders? Why or why not?

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Debating skills – Introduction

What a debate is (motion, teams, and judging) (00:00 – 01:30)

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1. In the video, what is the theme or question in a debate called?

The conclusion
The committee
The evidence
The motion

2. Which team argues against the motion?

The proposition
The introduction
The opposition
The winner

3. According to the video, what decides the winner of a debate?

Which team chooses the motion
Which team speaks the longest
Which team the judge agrees with personally
Which team gives the most cogent, convincing argument

Debating skills – Introduction

Where debate comes from and how it developed (01:30 – 01:53)

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1. The word “debate” comes from a Latin verb meaning what?

To agree
To vote
To fight
To teach

2. Which two ancient places does the video mention as having debate thousands of years ago?

England and India
Egypt and France
Greece and India
China and Rome

3. When did the debate structure used today first take form (according to the video)?

In medieval India
In the 20th century in the USA
In ancient Greece
In the early 18th century in England

Debating skills – Introduction

Why debating skills matter in life (01:53 – 03:00)

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1. Which of these is mentioned as a fundamental skill necessary to debate?

Running fast
Playing an instrument
Thinking critically
Drawing realistically

2. Debating a position you personally disagree with can help you develop what?

Empathy
A new accent
A louder voice
Perfect grammar

3. As you train for debate, what will you learn to respond to?

Homework
Counter arguments
New laws
Sports rules

Debating skills – Introduction

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1. What is the main purpose of a formal debate as described in the video?

To memorize facts without giving reasons
To discuss a controversial motion with arguments for and against
To find the only correct answer to a question
To let the judge share personal opinions

2. Why might teams need to argue for something they personally disagree with?

Because the motion is always chosen by the judge
Because only one team is allowed to speak
Because positions are typically assigned at random
Because debating is not a formal activity

3. Which statement best matches how a winner is chosen?

The judge chooses the side they support in real life
The team with the most cogent, convincing argument wins
The proposition automatically wins
The team that gives more examples always wins

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Debating skills – Introduction

Do you agree that a debate motion usually has “no clear or correct answer”? Give an example.
Which skills from the video (critical thinking, public speaking, listening carefully, etc.) are most important for your life right now? Why?
Would you feel comfortable debating a position you personally disagree with? What could be difficult about it?
Should the judge ignore their personal opinion when deciding a winner? Why or why not?