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Thousands of 4th through 9th grade students participate each year in the Utah Debate Program. Participating school districts include Cache, Granite, Jordan, Logan, Murray, Nebo, Park City, Salt Lake, Tooele, and Washington.
Policy Resolution:
THAT THE STATE OF UTAH SHOULD ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVE ITS AIR QUALITY.
Lincoln-Douglas Resolution:
THAT THE IMPROVEMENT OF UTAH AIR QUALITY MUST TAKE PRIORITY OVER PERSONAL CONCERNS.
The 2008 Debate Conference will take place at Mt. Jordan Middle School on Saturday, January 26th.
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(Click here for a map to Hunter High School)
DEBATE provides an excellent opportunity for students to use their skills of reading, thinking, writing, speaking and listening.
Teams of two students research a controversial issue to collect facts and expert opinions for/against a proposed change (stated as a resolution). They prepare cases by using these data and making inferences.
Teams face opponents in timed speeches and attempt to elicit judges' votes by stating a strong case and refuting opponent's claims with contradictory facts and explanations.
POLICY:
Constructive Speeches: 3 minutes elementary, 5 minutes intermediate
Recess: 2 minutes
Rebuttal Speeches: 1 1/2 minutes elementary, 2 1/2 minutes intermediate
LINCLOLN-DOUGLAS: (Same times for elementary and intermediate)
Affirmative Constructive: 3 minutes
Cross-examination: 1 1/2 minutes
Negative Constructive: 3 1/2 minutes
Cross-examination: 1 1/2 minutes
Recess: 3 minutes
First Affirmative Rebuttal: 1 1/2 minutes
Negative Rebuttal: 2 minutes
Second Affirmative Rebuttal: 1 minute
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