Debate and Public Speaking Camp - Level I (Beginners)

CLASS SUMMARY:

This is a great class for middle school students (Grades 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th) completely new to public speaking and debate as well as for students who do have some competitive experience and interested in learning more.  Each class will review different public speaking and debate skills. Every class features an interactive lecture (games, slides, video clips, discussions, and prizes) as well as practice time for public speaking and debate skills.  And lot's of comedy! :) Students receive verbal and written feedback reports on each of their eight speeches and debates. 

CLASS FORMAT:

We begin each class with practicing our public speaking skills by reviewing our practice speeches (15-20 minutes). We then have an interactive lecture with activities on a weekly debate or public speaking skill (30-40 minutes).  The class culminates with a fun speech and debate practice in our last classes. In addition to the verbal and written feedback during class on each speech, I will also be sending a written feedback report on each speech. 

CLASS FEEDBACK:

Each week we have practice speeches. Students receive feedback in class from the teacher, from their peers, and will also receive a written feedback report after each class on each speech. 

CLASS TIMES AND CLASS RECORDINGS IF UNABLE TO ATTEND

Speech and Debate Camp is offered nearly every day of the week to accommodate all schedules! The Camp includes a debate tournament and speech tournament.  This is a two month program. All classes are also recorded in case the class times do not work for you and/or you have to miss a class. Additionally, all work can be submitted for feedback if unable to attend the classes synchronously. 

CLASS SCHEDULE (8 classes)

Class #1 - Introduction to Speech and Debate
Class #2 - Public Speaking Skills Part 1
Class #3 - Public Speaking Skills Part 2
Class #4 - Debate Skills Part 1 
Class #5 - Debate Skills Part 2
Class #6 - Class Speech Practice
Class #7 - Class Debate Practice 
Class #8 - Debate Skills Part 3 

CLASS PRACTICE TOURNAMENTS:

On two days of class we have mini practice tournaments in Speech & Debate.

DEBATE CAMP CLASS SEQUENCE

Beginners Speech and Debate Camp Level I (Beginners) *** This Class!*****
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Beginners Speech and Debate Camp Level II (Beginners): Debate Skills & Events
This is the next step for Debate Camp Level #1 students. In this class we learn advanced debate skills and different debate formats.
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Debate and Public Speaking Camp Level III: Congressional Debate & Civics
This is an Intermediate/Advanced Debate class that focuses on the popular debate event of Congressional Debate. Students will learn all aspects of Congressional Debate from writing Resolutions, Bills, Amendments and Authorship Speeches to running for the Presiding Officer position. Even if not in the debate event of Congressional Debate, you will learn and practice advanced debating and writing skills, practice for the Advanced Placement US Government & Politics Exam, and learn about career opportunities in Congress, Legislation, and lawmaking. 
Class Link: https://outschool.com/classes/debate-and-public-speaking-camp-level-3-congressional-debate-3MkF7GLQ

Speech and Debate Camp Level III: The Speech Events!
In this camp we will focus on the speech events and advanced public speaking skills. Highly recommended for debaters as well, since public speaking and audience adaptation is the #1 debate skill. 
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Speech and Debate Camp Level III: Model United Nations Debates!
This class continues our debate skills but focused exclusively on international topics. And you’ll learn a different debate event which you can do in elementary, middle, high school, college and career! Half of the class is devoted to Model UN speeches, debates and other skills. The other half of the class is devoted to UN Debate Topics and the latest global current events. 
https://outschool.com/classes/model-united-nations-club-and-conference-6J6E8cjx?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Speech and Debate Camp Level III: Moot Court Debate and Introduction to Law School
This class is an introduction to Moot Court style debate with dozens of Landmark Supreme Court debate topics, legal skills, and lots and lots of legal humor. This is a great introduction to Law as well as another debate format to continue to hone speech and debate skills. 

OTHER MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES OFFERED:

Current Events Club
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