Debate In The Classroom

Repository of resources for classroom teachers to use debate activities to aid the teaching of the curriculum.

Claim Warrant Impact (CWI)

What is CWI? – Claim, warrant, impact: This is the structure of a deductive argument. The three parts of an argument are important for every aspect of debate moving forward. From the very first day of debate until the last collegiate championship round, a debater’s understanding of an argument structure is essential.

Resources

  1. CWI Explained Handout
  2. CWI Quiz
  3. CWI Assignment

Types of Evidence

Types of Evidence is a list of the kinds of evidence used in debate.

Resources

  1. Types of Evidence Handout

Flowing - Debate Note-taking

Flowing is a specialized form of note-taking of what is being said in a debate and by whom.

Resources

  1. Flowing Explained Handout
  2. Flowing Activity
  3. Flowing Assessment

Breaking Down a Resolution

Learning how to breakdown and understand a topic is key to know before engaging in any debate.

Resources

  1. NCAA Breakdown Part 1
  2. NCAA Breakdown Part 2

Evidence Packets and Activities

Our current EMS Debate Topic Intro Packet of Evidence. Please feel free to use this as an example or to enhance your own curricular work beyond the lessons above. We have also included some debate games that you can use whenever appropriate to increase fun.

Resources

  1. NDA EMS Fall 2022 AFF Packet
  2. NDA EMS Fall 2022 NEG Packet
  3. Debate Games (Coming Soon!)