Category: Resources

Primary School Second Speaker Exemplar

An exemplar speech of a second speaker at the Primary School level. With thanks to the students at Pulteney Grammar School for their time in producing this video.

Primary School First Speaker Exemplar

An exemplar speech of a first speaker at the Primary School level. With thanks to the students at Pulteney Grammar School for their time in producing this video.

Year 6/7 Demonstration Debate

Topic: That Father Christmas has a harder job than the Easter Bunny. With thanks to the students at Rostrevor College and Mercedes College for volunteering their time to produce this video.

Rubric for Adjudication

This rubric is used by adjudicators to assess speeches during the debate. Important: This document is provided solely for the use of Debating SA participants as well as teachers in schools for educational purposes. It must not otherwise be used or otherwise copied without express and prior written consent. Adjudication Rubric

Chairman, Timekeeper and Official Score Sheets

This sheet is used by the Chairman to introduce the debate and each of the speakers. The timekeeper records the length of each speech. This is then handed to the adjudicator at the end of the debate. Chairman, Timekeeper and Official Score Sheets

Argument Template for Primary School students

These sheets will help speakers to ensure that they have reasons to support their arguments. It also outlines a basic structure for the argument component of a speech. Argument Template for Primary School students  

Debating Word Definition Sheet

A worksheet exercise to help students become familiar with debating terminology. Answers included. Debating Word Definition Sheet