This free publication describes the basics of debating as well as an overview of the steps of preparing a debate.
Debating – A Brief Introduction for Beginners
Category: Resources
Speech Structure Templates
We have created some templates that debaters can use to prepare their speeches. These include cue card formats that can be printed on plain paper or cardboard (we recommend 200gsm) and cut out. Speech Structure Template - Cue Card Format PDF Speech Structure Template - Cue Card Format DOCX Speech …
Participation Certificate
Recognise the participation of students in the Schools' Competition by completing and printing this certificate. Participation Certificate Sample Below
Year 6/7 Demonstration Debate – School Lunches
Topic: That Australian Primary School students should cook and serve lunch. With sincere thanks to the students at Cabra Dominican College and St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School for their willingness to take part in this debate. Thanks also to Mr David Morton (Strategic Initatives Officer, Debating SA) for adjudicating the …
Just a Minute
Learning Objectives To help improve general communication skills To encourage quick thinking skills To encourage memory skills To improve vocabulary and word usage To encourage listening skills To encourage peer assessment Resources Stopwatch or timing device A bell Activity Decide a topic that students can speak on without needing to …
I Couldn’t Disagree More
Learning Objectives: To help improve general communication skills To help improve confidence To encourage quick thinking skills To encourage listening skills To encourage & improve rebuttal skills Activity ‘I Couldn’t Disagree More’ is a useful and quick game that can help students practice rebuttal techniques. One student makes a statement …
Year 5 Demonstration Debate
Topic: “That teachers should not give lollies to students as a reward.” This is an example of a debate by Year 5 students on the topic “That teachers should give lollies to students as a reward.” With sincere thanks to the Year 5 students at Grange Primary School, Adelaide and …
The Official Debating Manual
The Official Debating Manual provides comprehensive and detailed guidance about the rules and technique of debating. This publication is available for purchase in our shop.
Primary School Third Speaker Exemplar
An exemplar speech of a third speaker at the Primary School level. With thanks to the students at Pulteney Grammar School for their time in producing this video.