Class Description

Debate class will be structured to personalize for students based on experience, grade level, and interests. ALL are welcome and encouraged, and ALL will be successful. The skills your students will learn during Debate will be invaluable! They will learn to structure arguments based on evidence, not just opinion, listen to others, articulate their thoughts, speak more confidently in public, and think critically. They will learn new terminology, a new format for listening and speaking, and how to incorporate evidence into their arguments. The more students practice, the more confident and articulate they will become! Students will be asked to argue FOR and AGAINST their own current perspectives, interests, and opinions. This helps build empathy and understanding of all perspectives. They will learn the debate format and debate etiquette, as well. Assessment will stem from skills such as organization, preparedness, reliable cited sources and strength of argument and evidence, as well as presentation skills such as volume, eye contact, rate, and tone).

Additional Information

Class size: 3-12 students

Supplies: Instructor will upload PDFs for students to review.

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