Timing for Middle School Debates

 

Constructive Speeches – first four speeches

(5 minutes—first and last minute “protected time.”)

 

5:00—“START”

4:00—SLAP TABLE

3:00—3 FINGERS

2:00—2 FINGERS

1:00—SLAP TABLE

0:30—Make a C with fingers

0:10—COUNT DOWN with fingers

0:00—“TIME” (Debater may finish his/her sentence.)

 

Rebuttal Speeches – last two speeches

(5 minutes)

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5:00—“START”

4:00—4 FINGERS

3:00—3 FINGERS

2:00—2 FINGERS

1:00—1 FINGER

0:30—Make a C with fingers

0:10—COUNT DOWN with fingers

0:00—“TIME” (Debater may finish his/her sentence.)