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Debate Formats & RolesLesson 3.5 · 4:50

How Judges Decide Who Wins (What Judges Are Looking For)

In this Debate 101 lesson for kids and beginners, learn how judges decide who wins (what judges are looking for). Watch the explanation, pause when you need to, and try the skill in your own words.

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What you will learn

Key idea

How a debate round runs — speakers, timing, roadmaps, and what judges look for.

This lesson focuses on how judges decide who wins (what judges are looking for).

Try it yourself

Practice prompt

Name the debate stage or speaker role you would handle first.