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Lincoln-Douglas Debate · Intermediate

1v1 values debate. Win at the framework level.

5–8 min lessons

Official 2026–27 topic for this level
  • September/October 2026

    Resolved: Outer space colonization is a moral imperative.

    Note the word 'imperative' — Aff needs an obligation, not just a benefit. Build one clean framework and two contentions per side.

New resolution every two months (Sept through Nationals). Members vote between two options one week before release. Confirm the live topic

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Unit 1

Value & Criterion

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The framework skeleton at the heart of every LD case.

Lesson
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What is a Value?
4 min
Lesson
2
What is a Criterion?
4 min
Lesson
3
Framework Clash
5 min
Unit 1 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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Unit 2

Building Contentions

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Two contentions that ladder up to your Criterion.

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Lesson
1
Each contention links to Criterion
5 min
Lesson
2
Two strong > four weak
3 min
Lesson
3
Impact = link to Value
4 min
Unit 2 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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Unit 3

Round Strategy

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Time management, CX, and the 1NR/2AR rhythm.

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Lesson
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Time allocation
4 min
Lesson
2
CX in LD
4 min
Lesson
3
2AR — the close
4 min
Unit 3 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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Unit 4

Structure & Organization

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Lincoln-Douglas Debate practice focused on structure & organization.

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Lesson
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Structure & Organization 1
4 min
Lesson
2
Structure & Organization 2
4 min
Lesson
3
Structure & Organization 3
5 min
Unit 4 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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Unit 5

Refutation & Adaptation

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Lincoln-Douglas Debate practice focused on refutation & adaptation.

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Lesson
1
Refutation & Adaptation 1
5 min
Lesson
2
Refutation & Adaptation 2
3 min
Lesson
3
Refutation & Adaptation 3
4 min
Unit 5 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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Unit 6

Delivery & Presence

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Lincoln-Douglas Debate practice focused on delivery & presence.

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Lesson
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Delivery & Presence 1
4 min
Lesson
2
Delivery & Presence 2
4 min
Lesson
3
Delivery & Presence 3
4 min
Unit 6 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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Unit 7

Questioning & Interaction

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Lincoln-Douglas Debate practice focused on questioning & interaction.

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Lesson
1
Questioning & Interaction 1
4 min
Lesson
2
Questioning & Interaction 2
4 min
Lesson
3
Questioning & Interaction 3
5 min
Unit 7 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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Unit 8

Strategy & Weighing

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Lincoln-Douglas Debate practice focused on strategy & weighing.

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Lesson
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Strategy & Weighing 1
5 min
Lesson
2
Strategy & Weighing 2
3 min
Lesson
3
Strategy & Weighing 3
4 min
Unit 8 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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Unit 9

Full-Round Practice

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Lincoln-Douglas Debate practice focused on full-round practice.

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Lesson
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Full-Round Practice 1
4 min
Lesson
2
Full-Round Practice 2
4 min
Lesson
3
Full-Round Practice 3
4 min
Unit 9 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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Unit 10

Tournament Readiness

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Lincoln-Douglas Debate practice focused on tournament readiness.

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Lesson
1
Tournament Readiness 1
4 min
Lesson
2
Tournament Readiness 2
4 min
Lesson
3
Tournament Readiness 3
5 min
Unit 10 Test
6 questions · Pass at 80%
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