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Let's Debate: Should Homework Be Banned?

In this one-time class, students will be introduced to the concept of debate and we will create arguments for and against our topic.
Wild Prairie Learning
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What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one-time class, students will be introduced to debate.  We will be learning what the word debate means and how debate is used.  Next, we will consider our mock debate topic, Should Homework be Banned?  First, we will define our terms.  Then, we will create positive and negative arguments for our topic.  At the end of the class, I will ask students to weigh these arguments, and we will have a class vote to determine which side is stronger.  No debate experience is required as we will learn together.

There will be lots of interaction and discussion in class.  Each student will be asked to contribute.  However, students can always pass if they are not comfortable sharing.  

Why choose debate?   First, debate helps students improve their critical thinking skills.  Debate also helps students improve their public speaking skills, encourages collaborative work, and helps students organize and structure their thoughts in an effective way.  Debate experience can improve your confidence, curiosity, and leadership skills.  Debate is great!

Here is a breakdown of what to expect in this class:
-Greeting
-Introduction to debate
-Consideration of the debate topic:  Should Homework be Banned?
-Definition of terms
-Create Positive and Negative Arguments
-Vote for the strongest argument
-Closing

Other Details

Supply List
Pen and paper or a word processing program.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Tracey B.S.Ed., ESOL, Reading Endorsed
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Amy M.Ed
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Anna G. - M. Ed
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ms. Susan BA, BEd
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Amanda M.Ed. TESOL/TEFL
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Ms. Amy M.Ed
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
Ms. Amanda M.Ed. TESOL/TEFL
Master's Degree from University of Southern California
Ms. Alex
Bachelor's Degree from University of Saskatchewan
Ms. Melissa Ellen JD
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of British Columbia
Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of British Columbia
Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University
Ms. Amy M.Ed
I have a passion for debate. I joined a debate club at the age of 14, and I loved it!  My involvement in debate and speech as a student led me to become interested in the practice of law. I continued to be involved in debate throughout law school. I graduated from law school in 2005 and was called to the bar in 2009. 

In addition, I currently teach public speaking classes to ESL (English as a Second Language) learners ages 7-15 online.

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$7

per class
Meets once
30 min

Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-6 learners per class

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