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How to Make a Valid Argument: Debate 101
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 6
Outside of art, every piece of content we consume - from a math equation to an essay - is an argument. In this class, we will learn the three basic tactics of argumentation: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. We will then practice making arguments on policy issues (e.g. whether students should be given more homework by teachers) using the three tactics and discuss the pros and cons of each tactic. Students will learn to think critically about the arguments made by others and to examine the...
Students will develop a basic foundation for good argumentation. These debate skills are a lead-in to competitive argumentation activities, especially Policy Debate, Public Forum Debate, and Mock Trial.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
At the end of the lesson, students will receive individualized feedback on their strengths and suggestions for continued improvement.Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Hi! I have a B.A. in Economics and Psychology from The University of Southern California (USC), where I was an active competitor on the mock trial and debate teams. Before becoming a teacher, I spent the first several years of my professional...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 272 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
4-6 learners per class