CHECKPOINT

Activity 1

Write A if the statement is about argumentation, D if the statement is about debate, and AD if
the statement is about the two.

1. It is informal and can happen anywhere.

2. It allows the use of any kind of language.
3. It is time-collected.
4. There is an element of conflict.
5. The aim is to persuade or convince the other.
6. It always ensures equality and fairness.
7. It is, more often than not, emotion-driven.
8. It is calm and logical.
9. It is systematic.
10. There are opposing claims.

Activity 2

From the list below, pick out the situations that can be categorized as Argumentation then briefly
explains why.

1. Two friends talking about a guy over the phone

2. Members disputing about what topic must be chosen for their thesis
3. Three guys convincing the girl they are courting
4. A couple disagreeing because of jealousy
5. A daughter explaining to her father why she came home late.

CHECKPOINT

Activity 3

1. Which among the debate formats you are familiar with? State your answer in three to four
sentences.
2. Can you recall a presidential debate that occured during the 2016 elections? What format did
it use? Justify your answer in not more than 15 sentences.

Activity 4

Who says who? Match the column A (speaker roles) to their column B (speakers)

Activity 5

Based on the handout, what are the best answers to the following questions:
MATCHING:

1. CROSS-EXAMINATION   A. TIME USED TO GET READY TO SPEAK

2. CONSTRUCTIVE.             B. QUESTIONING AN OPPONENT
3. REBUTTAL SPEECH        C. SPEECH FOR BUILDING ARGUMENTS
4. PREP TIME                       D. SPEECH FOR CLARIFYING, EXTENDING, ANSWERING,
AND TELLING THE JUDGE WHY YOU WIN

5. The maximum time for each:

Constructive Speech ___ minutes

Rebuttal Speech ___ minutes
Cross-Examination ___ minutes
Prep Time ___ minutes per team

6. If a debator does not answer an argument right away, that is called:

A. Mis-direction
B. Strategic Choice
C. Dropped Argument
D. Opportunity Cost

7. A string of arguments in a debate that tells a story is called:

A. Strategy
B. Case or Position
C. Cross-Examination
D. Rebuttal

8. Which comes first in a debate round:

A. Constructive Speech
B. Cross-Examination
C. Rebuttal Speech
D. Preparation Time

9. What is the order and time limit in policy debate, and INCLUDE WHO CROSS-EXAMINES
WHO:

TYPE OF SPEECH
TIME LIMIT
WHO ANSWERS QUESTIONS
WHO ASKS QUESTIONS

ACTIVITY 6

Study the following matrix showing the roles of speakers in a BP debate then answer the
question that follows.

QUESTIONS: Which speaker role is the most difficult for you? Justify your answer using 5 to 10
sentences only.

CHECKPOINT

Activity 7

Group the following by categorizing them under DOS OR DON'T OF DEBATING.

CHECKPOINT

Activity 8

Provide a good debatable definition of the motion below. The definition should not be taken out
of the dictionary! You should think about the definition by asking the question "What is the
debate about?" Look at the key words in the topic and ask yourselves what they mean. Here are
a few examples.

• This house believe that smoking in public places should be banned

Activity 9

Write a constructive speech by assuming the role of a Prime Minister in an AustralAsian debate.

• This House believes that traditional games are better than computer games.
•  This house directs public to wear face masks outside their residence even after the pandemic
•  This House believes that ABSCBN is better than GMA Network.