Public Forum Intermediate Level: For Experienced High Schooler Debaters

This section was designed to further develop intermediate and advanced Public Forum debater's skills students an opportunity to further develop skills Public Forum debate.  Skills worked on will include framework, research, flowing/advanced flowing techniques, logical reasoning, summary/refutations, weighing, crossfire and public speaking skills. We will use current NSDA topics throughout the course. In addition to classroom participation, students will compete in an end of session tournament to showcase what they have learned.

I have taught/coached this class for many years in a traditional setting. I have also coached online for many years.  I currently coach for Potomac Debate and on Outschool.  My students have competed in many prestigious tournaments (and won), including Harvard, TOC and more. When I was in person at the High School, my students won several State Championships in various events and even had students move on to Nationals.  It is hard work but so rewarding.  Students will be given a grade rubric with expectations for all projects. We follow all National Speech and Debate Guidelines for all events.  You can find out more about the NSDA and see past debate topics by going to:  https://www.speechanddebate.org/    
 
Success in debate really depends on how much work you put into the topics.  Students will have homework in this class.  Our final is to participate in an in-class online tournament with outside expert judges.  It is a friendly tournament, and students will be ready.

Current April Topic:  Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its investment in domestic nuclear energy.