Alief ISD Middle School District Tournament

2021 — Houston, TX/US

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World Schools Debate

Event Description:

NSDA rules will be used. The speaking times are: 8-8-8-8-8-8-4-4. Teams do not receive prep time during a world schools debate round.

In world schools debate, students may not use electronic storage or retrieval devices. If a team uses electronic devices during a debate round or during an impromptu preparation period, they will automatically receive a loss for that round. (Please note: A mobile phone in airplane mode can be used for timing only.)

During the preparation time for the impromptu rounds, students can have a dictionary and a one-volume encyclopedia or almanac. They cannot access the internet, text messages, or any previously-prepared materials, including speeches and flows from previous rounds. Additionally, they cannot consult anyone (coaches included) outside their 3-5 person team.

Round 1: Impromptu Motion

Round 2: Prepared Motion (This House would expand the size of the United States House of Representatives.)

Round 3: Prepared Motion (This House would expand the size of the United States House of Representatives.)

Final: Impromptu Motion

Teams will debate both sides of the prepared motion.