The Atlanta Urban Debate League is committed to providing excellent debate education programs, services, and opportunities to diverse students, educators, and members of the community!
Improve fundamental public speaking skills.
Become familiar with Q&A format of cross-ex.
Ask and answer questions from prepared notes.
~20-30 min.
Paper (2-3 sheets per student)
Pencil/pen (1 per student)
Evidence packet (1 per advanced student)
Students speak very softly or pause excessively.
Questions do not pertain to the given topic or set up an argument against the opposing side.
Students speak clearly and confidently, with minimal pauses.
Questions are appropriate to the given topic.
If a round is unclear, explain your decision, referencing the fundamentals of CX.
For larger squads, consider running two games at once, with a more experience student moderating the second game.