Every great debate starts with a strong foundation, and in Team Policy Debate, that foundation is your First Affirmative Construction (1AC). As part of our series on Team Policy Debate, today’s focus will be on writing a compelling 1AC and crafting meaningful harms that resonate with your audience. This post is tailored for those involved in Classical Conversations Challenge 1, aiming to propel learners into becoming clear, compelling, and confident debaters. Let's dig deeper into the essentials of building your case.

Welcome to Episode 20 of Camp Hain, where we dive deep into the affirmative side of Team Policy Debate, specifically designed for Classical Conversations Challenge 1. Hosted by Tia Hain, this episode covers the essential stock issues, including topicality, significance, harms, inherency, and solvency. We also explore the concept of fiat, constructions in debates, and the importance of the warrant in tying your arguments together. Whether you're a beginner or coaching someone new to debate, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to confidently setting up a strong affirmative case. Tune in next week for an in-depth look at the 1AC and building harms.

In the second episode of the ten-part series on team policy debate, Tia Hain discusses the key elements of a good debate case and the structure of the debate itself. The episode explains the roles and responsibilities of each team member, the order of speeches, and the importance of appealing to the judges. Tia also delves into the specifics of constructing a solid case, cross-examination protocols, and the significance of thorough research. Essential resources such as the supplemental and templates available at CampHain.com are mentioned to aid listeners in their preparation. The episode aims to break down the complexities of team policy debate to make it accessible and comprehensible for high school students participating in classical conversations.

In this episode, Tia Hain, a Classical Conversations Challenge 1 Director, introduces the series on Team Policy Debate. This episode covers the structure and purpose of team policy debate, outlines the upcoming episode topics, and details the content of Tia's custom supplemental guide. Topics include the basics of debate, constructing a good case, speaker roles, affirmative and negative team strategies, evidence gathering, cross-examination, flowing, and common fallacies. Tia also emphasizes the grammar phase approach to learning debate, shares a detailed first semester timeline, and provides practical tips and resources for new debaters.