PROGRAM SLIP

Please answer the highlighted words/phrases/sentences to get a program planned and done.

PRE-PROGRAM
INCHARG
Dipendra Raj Silwal Date of Program: 25 May 2023
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Program Senior Debate Level Seniors

Deadline for name collection A week prior to the programme begins

Selection for final participants
How are the final participants selected?
All the students in the senior group will be informed about the debate competition two days prior to the selection.
The interested participants will be giving an audition to their house teachers. The House teacher selects the finalist.

How will the participants be prepared for the program day?

As a part of the preparation, the students will discuss the format and different ways to debate in class. They will
organize a debate in the class well. Besides, the program coordinator leads the selected students to have deeper
research on the topic. The teacher also asks the students to prepare the debate format for the affirmative and
negative sides.

Speech format
First Construction Speech
Addressing
Introducing
Stating Resolution and own side
Giving clear signposts at least 3
Giving clear evidence for each signpost
With clear claims, reasoning supports with evidence (AER format)
Concluding the speech with signposts

Second and subsequent speech

Addressing
Introducing
Stating Resolution and own side
Providing counterclaim or refutation with the 4-step format
They said …….
But I disagree …….
Because …….
Therefore …….
Then presenting arguments setting up their own cause
Giving clear signposts at least 3
Giving clear evidence for each signpost
With clear claims, reasoning supports with evidence (AER format)
Concluding the speech with signposts

Final rebuttal by the first speaker

Only refutation, no need to provide addressing and other formalities and make a claim that you have won it.

How will they be evaluated on the program day?

(Explain about marking procedure/rubrics to evaluate)

The students shall be judged based on the rubric below. The top three competitors will be awarded with a
certificate.
Debate rubric
S.N. Participants Organizati Presenting Criticism of Languag Body Tot

(T2)
(T3)
Total/ positions
Grand
on of the and the e clarity, langua al
speech supporting opponent’s pronunci ge and
(Opening the idea. ation, ability (T1)
greeting + signposts (Whether fluency, to
clear with there is a and use presen
Class/Sec

House signposts + necessary counter- of t

restatemen logic or argument figurative calmly
t of the data or for each or devices.
signpost in expert’s not. And
the end + opinion where it
timing and so comes from
in the
speech.
5 5 5 5 5 25 25 25
Sambodhi 9A Y
1.
Tuladhar
Shuvangi KC 9B G 65
2.
poing
Pranati 9C R
3.
Thapa
4.Blishna G.C 8A B
5.Asmi Prasai 9C Y
Saugat 8B G 58
6.
Neupane points
Purnima 9B R
7.
Khanal
Ritika 9C B
8.
Sharma
Arya 9B Y
9.
Upadhyaya
Unish Uprety
10. 8A G
Samragyi 8B R
11.
Tamrakar
Angela Dolma 8B B
12.
Lama
Aswini Aryal
13. 9A Y
Sadikshya 9C G 67.5
14.
Lohani points
Akriti Thapa
15. 8B R
Khusi Poudel
16. 9C B

ON THE DAY OF THE PROGRAM

Where is it going to take place?

The program will take place in the auditorium hall. Students from grades 8 and 9 and their respective teachers will
be invited to the program.
What time will the program being and end?
 The program should begin at 9:30 am sharp and may go on till 12 noon.
How will the program be conducted?
(Please mention the procedure stepwise in detail)

The logistic management team will be asked to make necessary arrangements for the program at least a day
prior to the program day.
The students will be coached by the English Department head
The students will put forth their views on the topic: Should nuclear energy be promoted as a solution to
reduce carbon emissions? They will be judged based on the format given. Finally, the result will be
announced based on their score accumulation. A minimum of three judges will be judging the debate speech.

Prior to calling the students to the hall, ask all the students to take their notebooks and pen with them. When the
debate competition is going on, they will be taking notes spoken by the speakers.

Finally, the students will be asked to write a position paper on the resolution as a part of the assignment.
Materials Required
Before the program During the Program
Lab for research,
A printed copy of the queue sheet for MC Writing sheets. Half sheet for each participant
Queue-sheets for judges
Eraser, pencil, and clipboard for judges
Stopwatch,
Bell
Podium and Podium mic for the speakers and wireless
mic for the judges.
Are any people needed for help during the program? Please mention the name here and inform them.
Judges / Program Host Sound System & Camera Person Other helping hands
Program Host: Kareen Neupane
Podium mic for speakers
Roshin Sthapit
Wireless mic for judges
Judges: Bhawana Phuyal Sakar sir/ Ishan Sir to
Camera Person
Shanti Sharma assist with the
If possible, audio and video records
Dipendra Silwal arrangement and Photos
of the spoken speech.
Prashant Rajak
AFTER THE PROGRAM
Results
Position Name/grade/ Section House Score

1st Sadikshya Lohani (9B) Green 67.5/75

2nd Shuvangi KC (9B) Green 65/75

3rd Saugat Neupane (8B) Green 58/75

Finally,
 Rules for Inter-House English Debate Competition (2080)
 The speaker’s point must be original, supported with examples, and well-
structured.
 The speaker’s argument must be accurate, relevant, strong, and convincing
to the listeners.
 The speaker must speak clearly and confidently and make eye contact.
 The speakers must not rush or drag out of the speech.
 The Speakers will have 6 minutes to speak. Speaking too long or too short
will affect the score.
 Warning bell will ring after 5 minutes. However, the warning bell for the
first speaker will be after 3:30 minutes, with 4 minutes allowed at the
beginning.
 The first speaker will get 2 minutes at the last to comment on his or her
previous speakers.
 The speaker is not allowed to criticize with a personal name, caste,
language, and religion.
 The speaker is not allowed to mention the competitor’s name but rather
address him/her by the former speaker.
 The participants will be judged on the basis of Organization & Clarity, Use
of Argument, Use of Cross-Examination and Rebuttal, Presentation Style,
and Overall Performance.
 The final decision will be taken by the panel of judges or evaluation
committee.