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Summer Speech and Debate Camp - Beginners
Roger L.M.
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During this one week camp, students will learn the fundamentals of debate and will be introduced to competitive Public Forum debate rounds.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Beginner Level
Over five sessions, this debate camp will introduce Middle School students to the basics of good argumentation and then allow them to engage novel debate topics alongside fellow students. Session 1: Introduction to debate and the basic tactics of persuasion (i.e. ethos, logos, pathos) and basic fallacies (e.g. ad hominem). First mini-debates after group brainstorming sessions. Session 2: Structuring arguments into claim/warrant/impact. Introduction to rebuttals. More mini-debates with both...
- Students will learn the fundamentals of competitive debate throughout the camp, including public speaking, teamwork, creative engagement with novel debate topics, basic logic and impact weighing.
I'm a strong believer in the educational value and sheer fun of debate camps for primary school students. Most recently, I spent last summer as an administrator and head coach at the Mi Edu Debate Camp in Shanghai, China, where I helped design and deliver a Public Forum Debate curriculum to students between the ages of 9-15.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: While no work will be assigned after each class, students will be given individualized feedback that includes personalized recommendations for improvement.
Students will need to be able take notes and occasionally access the internet for topic-research.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I have a B.A. in Economics and Psychology from The University of Southern California (USC), where I was an active competitor on the mock trial and debate teams. Before becoming a teacher, I spent the first several years of my professional...
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Group Class
$95
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
75 min
Completed by 421 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
4-6 learners per class
