Debates

Debates! HSMS students will improve their public speaking skills by completing the following units:
 * Impromptu Speaking
 * Persuasive Speaking
 * Debate Prep

Below are some helpful resources to use during debate preparation.

 The link above gives detailed information on how the debate process takes place.

=**2014 Debate Information:**=


 * Debate Format at a Glance: **

Proposition Team speaks 4 minutes Opposition Team speaks 4 minutes
 * __Round 1:__**


 * __Consultation Round__** 1 minute

Proposition Team speaks 3 minutes Opposition Team speaks 3 minutes
 * __Round 2:__**


 * __Consultation Round__** 2 minutes

Cross Examination period 6 minutes
 * __Round 3:__**


 * __Consultation Round__** 1 minute

Opposition Team speaks 2 minutes Proposition Team speaks 2 minutes
 * __Round 4:__**

Total Time 28 minutes