Unit 6 · Lesson 2• 5 min
Speaker Order Strategy
When you speak matters as much as what you say.
First Aff / First Neg — set the round
Hardest spots. You're framing the debate with no prior speeches to engage. Bring strong cases.
Middle spots — easiest clash
Lots to engage with. Easier to land refutation points.
Late speakers — find new ground
Everything's been said. Your job: extend, weigh, or find a new angle. Don't repeat.
Quick Check
1. If you're the 7th speaker on a bill, your job is:
Answer all 1 to check.
Takeaway
Read your spot. Speak to what the chamber NEEDS, not what you prepared.