Students will learn the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos as well as how to combine these persuasive styles effectively in order to best advance their arguments given the audience they're speaking to. They will become better speakers and critical thinkers while learning to listen to their peers and formulate responses. In terms of everyday life, learning how to adapt to one's audience is essential in influencing others effectively through argument.

The BCDA's founder has been run a competitive college debate team for twenty years. He has also run elementary and middle school debate workshops for the past four years both in the US and internationally. We have now taught well over a thousand kids from countries around the world digitally through this platform with great reviews. If for whatever reason you feel the class didn't live up to what you were looking for, please contact us for a refund. We are offering these courses as a way for students to get the benefits of debate and peer-directed education while schools are shutdown. Debate is not necessarily for everyone, but we are confident that if your kid is excited about it they will enjoy this class, and don't want you paying if that's not the case.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed based upon how well they argue their side, respond to their peers, and make comparative analysis.
Grades Offered