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MSPDP Rules. Ms. Chacon. What is MSPDP?. Middle School Public Debate Program is a modified version of parliamentary debate. What is a debate?. Debate: an organized public argument on a specific topic. What is the difference between a debate and an argument?. Differences.
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MSPDP Rules Ms. Chacon
What is MSPDP? • Middle School Public Debate Program is a modified version of parliamentary debate.
What is a debate? • Debate: an organized public argument on a specific topic. • What is the difference between a debate and an argument? Differences
Parliamentary Debate loosely follows the same format of argumentation (process of how a case is presented) as the U.S. courtroom. • Proposition Team: Is the first to speak and prove their case. • Opposition Team: Must prove that the opposition team is wrong. Parliamentary Debate
MSPDP Rules to Debate Topic Rules: • Topic is announced (2) two to (4) four weeks before debate. • Both Impromptu and extemporaneous topics are both allowed. *Impromptu: a topic not known before speech. * Extemporaneous: a topic you prepare for before a speech.
MSPDP Rules to Debate Number of Teams and Debaters: • 1. MSDPS involves two teams the proposition team and the opposition team. • 2.Each team has (3) three speakers.
MSPDP Rules to Debate *Rebuttals: These are summary speeches in which the debater makes the best case for their side. NO NEW ARGUMENTS ALLOWED.
Preparation Period • Extemporaneous Debate: 20 minutes preparation and review. • Impromptu Debate: 30 minutes preparation and Review. • Both can consult coaches, speak to team, and review.
Debate Materials • Students may use books, internet, articles, magazines, etc… ONLY DURING PREPERATION PERIOD. • Once debate begins debaters can not review any materials taken after the preparation period. • Any pre-prepared materials are considered a violation of the rules.
Points of Information • Point of Information (P.O.I): Speaker requests to surrender some time to take a question or comment from opponent. (Opponent can accept/reject) • Speaker can only accept one point at a time. • Person requesting P.O.I. must not interrupt. • Speaker can make a two part question, ask a follow-up question, or offer another comment
Heckling • Heckling: is slapping your hand lightly on a desk as to applaud a point. It is a sign of respect. It can be done for your team or opponent.
Judge Training • Judges must be at least a high school sophomore. • Judges must be unbiased (neutral). • Judge determines which team successfully argued their topic. • Individual and Team points are awarded. • Argumentation, public speaking, and teamwork skills. • Debaters will receive a ballot with score and comments.