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Rebutting on your feet

Rebutting on your feetFree3:25Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • Rebuttal means answering what the other team said and explaining why it is wrong.
  • Start by summing up the opposing argument in one sentence so the judge knows what you are answering.
  • Explain why the argument is wrong, choosing your most persuasive reason.
  • Finish by comparing: show why your side's case is stronger, with reasons and examples.
  • A worked example on 'books are better than movies' shows all three steps in action.

In this clip

Runs 3:25, from 0:15 to 3:40 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
  • On the map · not judged yet. A teacher watched it: it mainly teaches this map topic.
  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
★ passed · ☆ pending · ✕ failed
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Our own students' answers. These are what move ★7 Proven.
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Why we picked it

A short, clear three-step method for rebuttal with a model example students can imitate.

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