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 Speech Structure Fact Sheet
Speech Structure Fact Sheet
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
Overview of Speaker Jobs
This document outlines the jobs of each of the six speakers in a debate. Overview of Speaker Jobs