Middle school debaters’ competition first for Duval County

Middle school debaters&...

By Topher Sanders of jacksonville.com Debate competition didn’t introduce Eugene Butler Middle School eighth-grader Davon Bostick to the skill of arguing – that’s something he already knew. “I’ve always been good at that,” Davon said. “I’m...
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Duval UDL Mock Tournament

Duval UDL Mock Tourname...

Volunteers and judges welcome! Join local educators and community leaders in a powerful debate Duval UDL students tune into intense debate instruction demonstration at Paxon Middle School from 10am-3pm on Saturday, November 14th. Local debaters will convene to debate this year’s...
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Debate Tournament ̵...

Duval Urban Debate League  – Middle School Novice Rules Coaches and debaters should observe the following guidelines when using evidence and preparing for tournaments: Schools should not modify the actual 1AC plan texts until the 2nd tournament in January, 2010. However,...
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Sample Tournament Order...

Order of Speeches and Times 1st Affirmative Constructive Speech 4 minutes Cross Examination 2 minutes Negative Preparation Time 2 minutes 1st Negative Constructive Speech 4 minutes Cross Examination 2 minutes Affirmative Preparation time 2 minutes 2nd Affirmative Constructive...
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