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Curated OER

It's Debatable!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the basic elements and vocabulary of debating. They research an issue and write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper, and role-play a Parliamentary debate on a particular bill.
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Manitoba Speech and Debate Assoc.: Debate Scoresheets

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site has several scoresheets for judging a debate. Includes a parliamentary debate scoresheet and cross-examination scoresheet.
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Manitoba Speech and Debate Association: Rules of Parliamentary Debate

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Manitoba Speech and Debate Association presents the Rules of Parliamentary Debate. Twenty rules provided.
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Manitoba Speech and Debate Assoc.: Speakers' Scripts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Resource has the speaker and chairperson scripts needed for a debate. Includes a Senior Parliamentary Speakers Script, Junior Parliamentary Speakers Script, and a Cross-Examination Chairperson's Script.
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California State University

Csun: Debate: Debate Formats

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Great explanation of the debate formats commonly used in high schools and universities. High school formats include Team Policy and Lincoln-Douglas debates, while university formats include NDT, CEDA, and Parliamentary debates. Formats,...
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California State University

California State University, Northridge: How to Case

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the process of "casing," or coming up with new topics to argue in parliamentary debate. A clear, step-by-step explanation of a complicated topic. Click on the "Debate" link on the bottom of the page for more debate information.
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Manitoba Speeach and Debate Association: Rules of Cross Examination Debate

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Rules of Cross-Examination Debate are listed and explained at this resource.