DEBATE STRUCTURE
Round 1
Each team consists of 4 to 5 members
One person to present the argument to the judges
Team A followed by Team B
Introduction - 30 seconds
Argument - 3 minutes
Conclusion - 30 seconds
Approximately Time: 4-5 mins
Followed by a 10-15 minute break to research and formulate a rebuttal
Rebuttal first Team B followed by Team A
Each team gets 3 minutes
Only one rebuttal round. Concluding remarks to be a part of the rebuttal
Final Round
A new topic on the unit will be assigned.
Each team will be given approximately 30 minutes to research and prepare the
final debate.
Terminology:
Opposition
Proposition
Motion
Argument
Debate
Rebuttal
Paralinguistic features
Constructive speech
Important Dates & Guidelines - Grade VII
Dear Participants,
Kindly note the program for Grade VII for the Third TLT Inter-School Debate Competition
Venue: TLT Senior School Campus
Address: F-8, Khayaban-e-Saadi ([Link]
Friday - 4th October
Practice Session Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
It is suggested that a practice session be held prior to the final debate on Saturday so that
students can familiarise themselves with the facility.
Saturday - 5th October
7:45 am - Reporting time
7:45 - 8:00 am Registration for Grade VII
8:00 - 9:00 am Round 1 Grade VII
9:00 - 9:15 am Winner Teams Round 1
9:15 - 9:45 am Winner Teams prepare for final round
9:45 - 10:45 am Final Round
10:45 am - Winners Announcement
11:00 am - Departure and pick up
Each school will be allocated a separate classroom with WIFI facility. We request teams to carry
their own portable devices in case of any unforeseen WIFI issues along with water and a light
snack. The canteen will have light snacks for purchase.
Participant are allowed to bring tablets and laptops to carry out research. Mobile will be allowed
but must be kept on silent and used within the allocated classroom at all times. In case students
are found using their devices outside, these will be confiscated and handed to the chaperone.
For the first round students will have to come prepared for both sides of the debate. Each
team will have the registration time slot to review material.
Important Dates & Guidelines - Grade VIII
Dear Participants,
Kindly note the program for Grade VIII for the Third TLT Inter-School Debate Competition
Venue: TLT Senior School Campus
Address: F-8, Khayaban-e-Saadi ([Link]
Friday - 4th October
Practice Session Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
It is suggested that a practice session be held prior to the final debate on Saturday so that
students can familiarise themselves with the facility.
Saturday - 5th October
9:00 am - Reporting time
9:00 - 9:15 am Registration for Grade VIII
9:15 - 10:00 am Round 1 Grade VIII
10:00 - 10:15 am Winner Teams Round 1
10:15 - 10:45 am Winner Teams prepare for final round
10:45 - 11:45 am Final Round
11:45 am - Winners Announcement
12:00 pm - Departure and pick up
Each school will be allocated a separate classroom with WIFI facility. We request teams to carry
their own portable devices in case of any unforeseen WIFI issues along with water and a light
snack. The canteen will have light snacks for purchase.
Participant are allowed to bring tablets and laptops to carry out research. Mobile will be allowed
but must be kept on silent and used within the allocated classroom at all times. In case students
are found using their devices outside, these will be confiscated and handed to the chaperone.
For the first round students will have to come prepared for both sides of the debate. Each
team will have the registration time slot to review material.
Important Dates & Guidelines - Grade IX
Dear Participants,
Kindly note the program for Grade IX for the Third TLT Inter-School Debate Competition
Venue: TLT Senior School Campus
Address: F-8, Khayaban-e-Saadi ([Link]
Friday - 4th October
Practice Session Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
It is suggested that a practice session be held prior to the final debate on Saturday so that
students can familiarise themselves with the facility.
Saturday - 5th October
10:15 am - Reporting time
10:15 - 10:30 am Registration for Grade IX
10:30 - 11:30 am Round 1 Grade IX
11:30 - 11:45 am Winner Teams Round 1
11:45 - 12:15 pm Winner Teams prepare for final round
12:15 - 1:15 pm Final Round
1:15 - 1:30 pm - Winners Announcement and pick up
Each school will be allocated a separate classroom with WIFI facility. We request teams to carry
their own portable devices in case of any unforeseen WIFI issues along with water and a light
snack. The canteen will have light snacks for purchase.
Participant are allowed to bring tablets and laptops to carry out research. Mobile will be allowed
but must be kept on silent and used within the allocated classroom at all times. In case students
are found using their devices outside, these will be confiscated and handed to the chaperone.
For the first round students will have to come prepared for both sides of the debate. Each
team will have the registration time slot to review material.
RULES AND GUIDELINES
Students from grades VII, VIII and IX are eligible to participate in the competition.
Participants should be in their school uniform and accompanied by a chaperone.
Each School Team can comprise of maximum five individuals and not more.
A team can have two speakers. One speaker can deliver the constructive speech entirely and
another speaker can state the rebuttal and closing remarks. Alternatively, teams can have one
speaker both for delivering the constructive speech, rebuttal and closing remarks.
Two speakers will not be allowed to present to the panel of judges.
Debate must be presented in English
The chaperone will be allowed to assist Grade VII students during the first rebuttal. If your
team goes through to the final round chaperone will be allowed to assist in constructing the
final speech.
The chaperone for Grade VIII and IX are not allowed to assist the students during the rebuttal
and construction during the first and final rounds.
A screen indicating the time elapsed will be present during each Round of Debate. A member
of the team may indicate to the speaker through visual cues the time elapsed.
In a particular round, each team is allowed to present one constructive speech and one
rebuttal speech.
Facts must be accurate and backed by sources.
In the Rebuttal Speech, teams can raise questions on the validity of the arguments presented
by the opposing team during the constructive speech. The rebuttal will be in the form of
questions where each team will get an opportunity to answer only 2 questions put forth by the
opposition team. Teams can answer the questions posed to them by the opposing team in the
Rebuttal Speech.
Teams are allowed to use notes or flashcards.
Personal attack, foul language or any rude behavior is not allowed during competition.
For the Final Round, a new motion pertaining to the Units of each Grade will be assigned.
The decision of the judges will be final and binding to all the participants.
TLT Second Inter School GP Debate Winners Trophy will be awarded to the Best Team per
grade.
All participants will be given a Certificate of Participation.
Kindly ask parents to be mindful that the program may overrun by 15 minutes.
