Welcome to WHS Debate club November 21th 2015
Agenda Officer introduction Types of Debate Possible tournaments Practice spar debates
Officer Intro Anisha Azad- President Blake Hirst- Vice President Nick Cosby- Treasurer Samantha Perderslie- Secretary
Reasons to Join Debate Club Learn how to argue strategically Debate with other schools in tournaments Looks great on college and job applications
Types of Debate Public Forum(PUFO): Involves 2 partners in pre-researched debate. Topic changes monthly Lincoln-Douglas: 1 v 1 debate on random topic Speech events: Includes prepared speeches, extemporaneous speeches and interpretations (Types include original prose or poetry, Impromptu and humorous interpretation)
Goals for this year Possible Tournaments Thomas Jefferson High School- January 23 University of Washington- February Just ideas not confirmed at all yet Possibly fundraising later in the year?
Spar Debate Format Affirmative constructive2 min Negative constructive2 min Crossfire5 min Affirmative rebuttal2 min Negative rebuttal2 min