Public Speaking & Debate 101: Self-Paced Class
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will have optional assigned homework each week that will take no more than 1 hour to complete.Assessment
Instructor will review homework and provide feedback.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Get ready for a deep dive into debate and argumentation taught by a world-champion coach! You'll acquire a treasure trove of knowledge, including the secrets of different debate types, argument construction, and mind-blowing refutation techniques. This is a self-paced class so it’s all done through pre-recorded lessons and classroom interactions that you can dig into when it best fits your schedule. This class is all about arming you with skills you can wield like a debate ninja if you decide to join our live group classes. But it will also arm you with skills and strategies that will improve your confidence and communication skills for life! This course is tailor-made for debate rookies like you who want to quickly learn the basics and level up! Get ready to unleash your inner debate superhero! ~~~~~~~~ 🌟 **Why Choose This Course?** - Learn from a National Champion Coach: Your learner will receive top-notch instruction, discover the secrets of different debate styles, learn how to craft compelling arguments, and master techniques for handling any counter-argument with ease. - Flexible Learning: With pre-recorded lessons and interactive activities, your child can learn at their own pace, whenever it best fits your family’s schedule. Plus, you’ll get immediate access to the whole course so you can dive in as soon as you want. - Skills for Life: This course doesn’t just prepare your child for future live debate classes; it equips them with communication and critical thinking skills that will benefit them throughout their life. Whether your child is new to debate or looking to strengthen their communication skills, this course provides a solid foundation to serve them well in any situation. 📅 **Enroll Today**: Empower your child with the tools they need to succeed in all areas of life.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the basics of debate, including how to understand resolutions, structure an agreement, ask questions that will benefit their side and refute the other side.
Learners who participate in speech and debate consistently outscore others on ACT scores, and nearly 100% of debaters end up attending college.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro to Debate & Argument Construction
Unravel the history of debate, embrace essential vocabulary, and master the art of structuring winning arguments. Prepare to flex your debating muscles with engaging homework exercises!
Lesson 2:
Refutation
Discover the art of responding to the opposition and becoming a refutation wizard. You'll face thrilling practice arguments and conquer them like a champ. Brace yourself for a Kahoot challenge
Lesson 3:
Cross Fire
Ace the crossfire game by honing your note-taking skills and mastering the art of asking killer questions. We'll equip you with drills and shortcuts to level up your flow. Prepare for some intense sibling or parent showdowns!
Lesson 4:
Ethos Pathos & Logos
Unlock the ultimate path to victory! Delve into the art of weighing arguments and master the power of ethos, pathos, and logos. We'll even explore how you can unleash your newfound skills in the "real world."
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
This is a beginner course so there are no pre-reqs.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will provide handouts and kahoots.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Alberta
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Illinois State University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Drury University
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Agnes Scott College
Bachelor's Degree from Western Kentucky Universityh
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University.
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Yale University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Yale University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Edinburgh
Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University of Virginia
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Education from Eastern Wyoming College
Bill Thompson has coached and instructed speech and debate for more than 30 years with a variety of University, high school, & middle school programs around the country. In the last decade, he has coached 7 high school national finalists and 11 middle school national finalists. He has coached 5 high school national champions and 3 middle school national champions in his career.
Bill has an extensive history of building a curriculum to teach speech and debate in both intensive speech and debate camps and classroom settings. Central to his curriculum is a focus on helping learners find their voices and helping them develop skills that allow them to hear and appreciate others' voices. His classes are designed to meet learners where they are and develop their research, refutation, speech writing, speaking, and overall rhetorical skills.
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Self-Paced Course
$14
weekly or $55 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 16 learners
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Ages: 8-17