Opening statements may be presented to the class from the student's or team's desk. Delivery of position and responses in the debate can be from a variety of classroom locations. Cross-examination is another formal aspect of debate. Closing statements are prepared after opening statements and cross examinations have taken place. The debate is scored by a special group of students using a rubric.
Closing statements are powerful presentations of the issues.
Everyone must pay close attention to all the issues raised in a debate.