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Intro to Public Speaking & Debate

Completed by 17 learners
Ages 8-12
Live One-Time Class
In this one-time class, learners will learn the history of debate, basic terminology and process. They will also engage in a debate.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(1,432 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
2-4 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
In this one-time class, learners will get an introduction to the world of public speaking and debate. 

We will start with understanding the components of a basic speech, then learners will be asked to do an impromptu speech by answering a question in a speech format. 

We will then cover what debate is and isn't, review key terminology, and explain the process of a debate.

The second half of the class will be spent debating "Cats make better pets than dogs."  This will allow them to practice presenting their thoughts and opinions in a proper debate format without any research or preparation in advance. 

This is a great introductory course to debate and can be followed up with our ongoing "Public Speaking & Debate" club where learners discuss and debate different topics weekly. 

Have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out!

Learning Goals

debate
public speaking

Other Details

Supply List
Leaners will be provided with an outline to help them format their debate case.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
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
Hello! I'm Elizabeth Green, founder of Green Communications and My Speech and Debate Coach.

I'm honored to lead a small group of teachers with a passion for helping kids learn how to communicate confidently and effectively in public speaking situations.  We are proud to be named Outschool's Best In Class in 2023 and 2024!

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We all have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a focus on communications (Broadcast Journalism, Theater, Public Relations, etc).  We have won numerous awards, competitions and national titles in public speaking and debate. 

But most importantly, we know how it feels to be uncomfortable in a public speaking situation, and the importance of overcoming that.  We all went through shy stages as children until we had that ONE teacher who impacted us in a way that propelled us to self-confidence, public speaking competitions, and even careers in communications!  

Whether it's having the courage to stand up and spell an unknown word in a spelling bee, write and/or deliver compelling lines from a play, craft an effective impromptu speech, or seal the deal in a debate tournament with a persuasive closing round, our goal is to BE that teacher for your child. 

And, have a lot of fun in the process. :)

Want to learn more about our teachers? You can check out their bios by copy-pasting this link into the URL or search bar of your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGKlIevCnY/7md-jtaS2k2CwW3sUL3oaA/view?utm_content=DAGKlIevCnY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

We also offer 1:1 and private group classes by request.

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