Archbishop Murphy HS Middle School Invitational

2019 — Everett, WA/US

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Spontaneous Argument

Event Description:

Spar is considered to be both speech and debate. It is one of the more informal speech and debate events. Spar is between two individuals, each debating over the same topic(aff/neg). Each person is given two minutes to prepare an argument for their case.

Time -

Affirmative position statement which lasts no more than two minutes

Negative position statement which lasts no more than two minutes

Clash period, during which each student ask the other questions and also respond to those asked of her or him. No one “owns” the clash period and the session can be quite lively with a lot of give-and-take but students are rated on maintaining a balance of courtesy, professionalism, and assertiveness during the clash period - five minutes

Negative summary statement which lasts no more than one minute

Affirmative summary statement which lasts no more than one minute.