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Intro to Public Speaking & Debate - ESL Friendly

In this ongoing class, young learners will have the opportunity to practice their public speaking and debate / argumentation skills with fun and easy topics.
Green Communications: My Speech & Debate Coach
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Get $5 off your first class! Use code: GREENFRST5

This engaging small-group class was specifically created for young learners that would like to learn argumentation and how to debate in a fun and casual environment.

We will debate a different resolution each week and every learner will be given the opportunity to share their initial thoughts using a provided speech format.  

Then, each learner will be given opportunities and encouraged to debate the opposite side in a rebuttal round. This is geared toward encouraging listening, critical thinking, and thoughtful responses. 

This class will include easy and light-hearted debate topics (are dogs better than cats, etc) that do not require any preparation.  Topics are posted in advance and learners are encouraged to think about the topic ahead of the class, and even potentially have some facts to back up their side. This is not required.

Please note that we have another Beginner Debate class with more complex debate topics. See details below. 

The learning objectives are :
- Use critical thinking skills to formulate an opinion
- Gain the self-confidence to present and defend their opinion
- Utilize listening skills to be able to respond to the opposite side. (Listening is just as important as speaking in debate!)


NOTE: We also offer a Beginner Debate class that focuses on more complex debate topics (should we ban bottled water, is social media good for kids, etc). You can find that here -> https://outschool.com/classes/public-speaking-and-debate-club-beginners-hbOxf41F#usfWkMy7s8

 If your child has debate experience, check out our Intermediate Class -> https://outschool.com/classes/public-speaking-and-debate-intermediate-level-xqNwyqJ6#usfWkMy7s8

This class is backed by Outschool's 100% Happiness Guarantee! Love this class and want to bring a friend? We will gladly provide your next class for 1/2 off when you bring a friend.
Learning Goals
Use critical thinking skills to formulate an opinion
Gain the self-confidence to present and defend their opinion
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hilary Garcia, BA Elem. Ed, ESL Certified
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Alberta
Ken Tieu
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Illinois State University
Garrett Young BA in Theater, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English from Drury University
Cassy Cochrun - BA, Professional Writing & Design
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Purdue University
Ben Carson
Bachelor's Degree in English from Agnes Scott College
Anna Dodds
Bachelor's Degree from Western Kentucky Universityh
Bill Thompson BA Speech Communication
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University.
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor's Degree in History from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor's Degree from University of Edinburgh
Tia Speece
Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University
Elizabeth Green, BA, Broadcast Journalism
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University of Virginia
Arya Royal
Associate's Degree in Education from Eastern Wyoming College
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
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weekly
1x per week
30 min

Completed by 1410 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-6 learners per class

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