Debate · Beginner · 8 lessons
Your first debate
Learn how a SuperDebate runs, build a case, and debate both sides of a resolution.
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Lesson plan
How a debate works
The resolution, the two sides and the speech order.
Build and test a case
Write your constructive, flow the other side, and cross-examine.
- Debate basicsBeginner
Build your constructive speech
Set out a case you can defend through cross-ex, rebuttal and closing.
- Debate basicsBeginner
Listen and take useful notes
Flow the debate so you know what each speech still has to answer.
- Cross-examinationBeginner
Ask one clear question
Ask a question whose answer you can use in your next speech.
Rebut, weigh and debate
Answer their best argument, weigh the clash, and run a full round.
- RebuttalBeginner
Answer the strongest objection
Start your rebuttal with the argument that could actually beat you.
- Strategy & closingBeginner
Compare tradeoffs
Weigh: explain why your side’s impact matters more.
- Debate basicsBeginner
Run your first SuperDebate
Argue both sides through constructives, cross-ex, rebuttals and closings.
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