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Book SynopsisAn insider's guide for students and teachers on how to debate, ranging from how to deliver speeches confidently in a large room to how to respond to arguments effectively. The final section of the book will argue why this activity is important for every child to take part - for social mobility, democratic and economic reasons. Throughout the book, Lewis (a former world university debating champion and a world championship winning coach with England) will draw from examples from his 10 years of experience coaching debates in over 11 countries
Table of Contentsart One: How it's done - the basics Chapter 1: What is competitive debating? Chapter 2: Setting up and maintaining a debating society Chapter 3: Using preparation time well Chapter 3 Setting up debates in proposition Chapter 2: Developing cases Chapter 3: Responding to opponents arguments Chapter 3 Structuring your speeches Chapter 4: Becoming an engaging speaker Chapter 5: Examples and Building your knowledge for debates Chapter: Points of information Part Two: How it's done - advanced ideas Chapter Strategic thinking in debates Chapter Burdens and stances Chapter Defending opening props Chapter: Framing arguments Chapter: Landing arguments with impact Chapter: Speaking with clarity Chapter Principled arguments in debates Chapter: Understanding people Chapter: Creating clear blue water Chapter Building your team Chapter: Tournament management Chapter Handling judges Part Three: Why it matters Chapter: Democracy Chapter: Social mobility Chapter: The economy
