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Elementary Debate Club to Build Speaking Confidence (Ages 7 - 9)
Public Speaking & Debate - Advanced
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Advanced Level
In this advanced debate class, learners will be able to consistently practice their public speaking and debate skills in the Public Forum format. Learners will be given a topic to research prior to class. They should not prepare for a specific side as that will be assigned at the start of class. Learners will be randomly assigned a side and a team, then given time in a breakout room to prepare for the debate. Each learner will have at least one speaker role (opening, cross-examination,...
To build upon earlier debate learning by: - Showing an ability to come up with a 4 minute debate speech with limited preparation. - Ask and answer questions in a crossfire setting that help to set up arguments against your opponent and defend your own arguments. - Construct an argument that includes a claim, warrants, and impacts. - Construct arguments that refute your opponents arguments by using the “ICE” Method Identify the argument you are refuting. Critique the argument (Explain what is wrong with the argument) Evaluate why your argument is preferable to your opponents. Incorporate feedback from weekly classes to improve over time.
Homework Offered
Learners are expected to research the topic in advance. This allows them more time to prepare as a team instead of having to use that time to gain an understanding of the topic.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Hello! I'm Elizabeth Green. 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 all have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a...
Group Class
$19
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 121 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
5-8 learners per class