MIDDLE SCHOOL 3-ON-3 DEBATE
JUDGE TRAINING

Do the Training below.

The training is required once each year before you judge.

ALL JUDGES:

Takes 15-20 minutes.

1. Watch the 7 minute Judge Training Video

2. Review MS 3 on 3 Debate Topics Rules Times

You can also review these short info sheets:

The Judge Script you present each round

Making Decisions of who won

Giving Speaking Points

Giving Feedback (Who won and why plus Compliments and Improvements)

Missing Debater(s)? What to do

Other Middle School Judge Training Videos (note some items don’t apply to this tournament)

3. Complete the MS 3 on 3 Debate Judging Quiz

FOR FIRST TIME JUDGES

Takes 25-35 minutes.

FIRST: Present Out loud this Judge Script
(as if you were starting this short debate)

SECOND: Watch this 10 minute Debate*

* unfortunately, one debater’s speech got cut off. Judge based on what is presented.

THIRD: Email Winner and Points (actually click and email it now)

or click here to copy and paste the ballot text into your own email

--FOURTH you would give verbal feedback (obviously can’t do that in this case)

--FIFTH: Complete the Short Debate Comments Form

We will email you back comments on your ballot and comments form.

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