This debate class aligns with ELA (English Language Arts) goals for fifth grade by fostering key skills that contribute to comprehensive language development:

𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙮: 
Encourages students to express themselves confidently in oral communication, emphasizing effective self-expression and understanding diverse perspectives in literature.

𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮:
Develops students' abilities to critically analyze and respond to spoken language, reinforcing their oral communication skills, which are vital components of ELA.

𝘼𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙯𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮: 
Promotes critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing students to engage with literature in a nuanced manner and encouraging them to explore diverse viewpoints in texts.

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨:
Introduces students to research methodologies, an essential component of ELA, cultivating their ability to gather information effectively and support arguments with evidence from various sources.

𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮:
Focuses on refining students' written and verbal communication skills, aligning with ELA standards that emphasize effective expression, whether in written assignments or oral presentations.

I hold a BA (Hons) in English Literature, pursuing a Masters degree. Qualified Literacy Teacher for Primary and Secondary, and TEFL-certified English Language Teacher. Join my class for a dynamic and inspiring English language arts experience!

Homework Offered
This class has homework on Day 2 as learners will be asked to conduct research and prepare a speech or presentation to present their argument. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
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