1. The document discusses the format and skills of competitive debating, describing it as an "intellectual sport" and "aesthetic art of knowledge" that promotes tolerance through the clash of ideas and logic. 2. It outlines the key components that judges evaluate in a debate, including matter (content, arguments, and facts), manner (presentation style, eye contact, and voice), and method (balance of content and rebuttal, as well as consistency among team members). 3. For English language debaters specifically, fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, debate structure, and ability to present thought-provoking ideas are emphasized as important skills to develop over time with determination

1. Debate: Intellectual Sports
Welcome
To The Presentation
On
“English Debate”

2. What is
Debate?

3. 1.Debate is an intellectual sport
2.An aesthetic art of knowledge
3.Clash of ideas & logic
4.Promote tolerance, respect &
enlightened mind
5.The most competitive & healthy
extracurricular activities

4. Formats of Debating
Worlds Format Traditional
Parliamentary

5. Remember……………..
• Adjudicator Marks on
A) Matter
B) Manner
C) Method

6. Matter
• Content of the speech
• It includes arguments,easoning, examples,
case studies & facts
• Matter includes Points of Information. and
rebuttal

7. Manner
• This is the presentation of the speech.
• It includes style and structure
• Eye contact
• Voice modulation
• Gestures
• Language efficiency

8. Method
• A balance between matter & rebuttal
• Allocation of time in matter & rebuttal
• Consistency between & among the team
mates.

9. A Long Way To
Go!!!!!!!
English Language Proficiency

10. For English Debater
 Fluency
 Accuracy
 Pronunciation
 Structure of Debate
 Thought-provoking IDEAS

11. Most Importantly You should not
Forget
• Time
• Determination
• Regularity
• Patience

12. “Slow & steady wins the Race”
Thank You !!!!!