Chapter 07 · Debate 101
Crossfire
Free debate lessons for kids, teens, and beginners. Ask sharp questions and answer tough ones during the back-and-forth crossfire.
15 lessons84:11 total
Chapter lessons
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5:25Lesson 1.1
What Makes a Good Debate Question?
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5:39Lesson 1.2
Open vs Closed Questions in Debate
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5:21Lesson 1.3
How to Ask Questions That Expose Weaknesses
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5:17Lesson 1.4
Common Bad Questions in Debate (And How to Avoid Them)
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5:32RECAPLesson 1.5
Recap: Asking Questions (Your Complete Crossfire Toolkit)
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5:09Lesson 2.1
How to Answer Debate Questions Clearly and Simply
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5:43Lesson 2.2
What to Do When You Don’t Know the Answer in Debate
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5:47Lesson 2.3
How to Stay Calm Under Pressure in Debate
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5:58Lesson 2.4
How to Avoid Long, Confusing Answers in Debate
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5:55RECAPLesson 2.5
Recap: Answering Questions (Your Complete Crossfire Response System)
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5:33Lesson 3.1
How to Control the Conversation in Crossfire
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5:56Lesson 3.2
Listening vs Waiting to Speak (A Hidden Debate Skill)
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5:27Lesson 3.3
Turn Answers Into Attacks (Advanced Crossfire Strategy)
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5:48Lesson 3.4
How to Be Polite but Strong in Crossfire
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5:41RECAPLesson 3.5