Debating terms II

Debating terms II

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This task is about matching debating terms with their definitions.
Select the debating term that matches each definition.

Question

a)  Definition: Explain how key words will be used by your team.
     Debating term:
    • Rebut

    • Interject

    • Rhetorical questions

    • Teamwork

    • Table evidence

    • Point of order

    • Define the moot

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b)  Definition: Introduce your speakers and outline what each will contribute to the argument.
     Debating term:
    • Rebut

    • Interject

    • Rhetorical questions

    • Teamwork

    • Table evidence

    • Point of order

    • Define the moot

Question

c)  Definition: Break into the opposition speeches with short, witty comments.
     Debating term:
    • Rebut

    • Interject

    • Rhetorical questions

    • Teamwork

    • Table evidence

    • Point of order

    • Define the moot

Question

d)  Definition: Present ideas in such a way that answers are requested but not expected.
     Debating term:
    • Rebut

    • Interject

    • Rhetorical questions

    • Teamwork

    • Table evidence

    • Point of order

    • Define the moot

Question

e)  Definition: Attack the other team's argument.
     Debating term:
    • Rebut

    • Interject

    • Rhetorical questions

    • Teamwork

    • Table evidence

    • Point of order

    • Define the moot

Question

f) Definition: Complain to the chairperson that the debating rules are not being adhered to.
   Debating term: 
    • Rebut

    • Interject

    • Rhetorical questions

    • Teamwork

    • Table evidence

    • Point of order

    • Define the moot

Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online (with auto marking displayed to students).
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Keywords: 
Description of task: 
This resource assesses student knowledge of six language terms used in debating. Students match the language terms with their definitions.
Answers/responses: 

 

Y10 (06/2002)

1 = Define the moot
2 = Teamwork
3 = Interject
4 = Rhetorical questions
5 = Rebut
6 = Point of order

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