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On this page, you can find a repository of lectures and handouts developed by Cicero Academy in addition to to other resources related to the Middle School Public Debate Program, including a demonstration debate.

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Lectures

Instructional Material

Lectures
The Premise and Rules of the Middle School Public Debate Program
Constructive Speeches
Rebuttal Speeches

Strategic Notes and Communication

Logical Fallacies
Handouts

Handouts

The Format of Debate
The Structure of Speeches
Hooks and End-Hooks
Framework
Argumentation
Refutation
Impact Calculus
Points of Information
Debate Communication
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Additional Resources

Additonal Resources
Logical Fallacies
MSPDP Demonstration Debate
MSPDP Rulebook
MSPDP Judging Rubric
Official MSPDP Website
Teacher's Guide to the MSPDP
MSPDP Judge Training and
Rubric
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