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Arguments and Debates: How to Win Your Case
Completed by 1023 learners
Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
4-10 learners per class
35 min
What’s included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
In this fun and informative ongoing debate class, students will learn how to craft persuasive arguments and practice presenting them with confidence. Each week, we’ll choose a new topic and work together to build strong arguments on both sides. Students will learn to stay calm under pressure, use facts and evidence effectively, anticipate rebuttals with logic, and respectfully concede points when needed. This interactive debate class for kids is perfect for learners who are curious about law, public speaking, or just love a good challenge. It’s designed to help students strengthen their critical thinking, listening, and communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Debating is a valuable life skill—it teaches students how to advocate for themselves clearly and respectfully, and shows them that public speaking can actually be fun! Students will also be encouraged to support and cheer on their classmates, making this a collaborative and uplifting experience. Topics will be non-controversial and age-appropriate, based on student interests and current events. No prep is required before class—students will brainstorm and build their arguments together during our time. • Week of June 9th Topic: What is the better summer adventure, a camping trip or an amusement park? Future topics will be student-suggested, and this page will be updated weekly with the latest theme.
Learning Goals
•Develop skills to construct clear, logical, and persuasive arguments.
• Learn to support opinions using relevant facts and evidence.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Juris Doctor from University of New Brunswick
Bachelor’s Degree from Cape Breton University
Teacher Mel is a law school graduate. She has been an active participant on debate teams and in moot courts for many years. She's also coached several debate clubs and moot teams.
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