World Schools debate

WSS

________ has 8 distinct speeches, all of which have slightly different roles and responsibilities.

style

The ________ emphasizes broad knowledge and an international context, and as such students must be more well rounded to successfully debate in this ________.

opposition reply

The ________ can be given by either the first or second opposition speaker.

proposition reply

The ________ can be given by either the first or second proposition speaker.

Good reply speeches

________ will avoid merely repeating what has said and instead use the speech to provide necessary context and point out the relative strengths of their side and weaknesses of their opponents.

proposition speaker

The first ________ is responsible for setting up the round for the rest of the debate, as well as introducing the main substantive arguments on behalf of their side.

opposition speaker

The first ________ is responsible for establishing the burdens they need to meet to win the debate, challenging definitions presented by gov if necessary, responding to the claims of the first proposition speaker, and presenting the majority of the substantive case for their side in the form of 2- 3 substantive arguments.

Good reply speeches

________ will avoid merely repeating what has said and instead use the speech to provide necessary context and point out the relative strengths of their side and weaknesses of their opponents.

Worlds Schools tournaments

________ are held in various countries around the world and there are numerous opportunities to debate in this style.

second proposition speaker

The ________ is responsible for defending any potential critiques of their definition (if necessary), responding to the claims made by the opposition team, rebuilding the arguments made by the 1st proposition speaker, and presenting their sides final substantive argument.

second opposition speaker

The ________ is responsible for responding to the claims made by the first two proposition speakers, rebuilding the arguments made by the 1st opposition speaker, and presenting their sides final substantive argument.

Worlds Schools

________ debate. The Basics. ________ derives its name from the fact that it is the primary format of international debate competition between national teams.