3 Purposes
of Cross Exam
1. To
get the other team to admit flaws in their case.
2. To
make your side of the arguments look stronger than theirs.
3. To
make your opponents look unprepared, unsure of themselves, and uninformed.
How to Write
the Questions
1. Try to use “yes” or “no” questions. You don’t want the other team to
take too much of your time answering your question.
2. Refer to your evidence and say “Did you
know that…”
Consider a “what if” question. (What if you can’t type and you
have to use an iPad? 3. What if you are
in an abusive relationship and you can’t have a gun to protect yourself?)
Assignment:
Your team must write 5-7 good cross exam questions
and turn in one copy from your team.
