On them you will find yourself listed as either an aff or a neg team, against another specific team, with a certain judge assigned to that debate, in an assigned room. You receive coaching and copy down the advice you are given. You go to your room.
Constructive speeches build and establish positions.
Cross examination involves one person asking the other questions in order to clarify positions and set up arguments, which must be made in speeches. Ask question to help you understand their arguments. Ask questions to set up your arguments to come. Show the judge what a wonderful person you are. Argue that if the plan is adopted bad things will happen.