Advanced Debate to Build Thinking, Speaking, & Listening Skills (Ages 13 - 15)
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Advanced Level
In this ongoing club, students will practice and reinforce modified parliamentary debate skills and format in the context of 2 versus 2 team debate. This includes debate terms and the use of supporting evidence from credible sources. Each weekly session topic will be learner-directed or dictated weekly due to current events/happenings. Outside preparation for each weekly topic is essential for success. Each debate will consist of 3 speeches per team as follows: • First proposition...
This class supports Common Core State Standards: CCRA.ELA – Literacy SL6.1 – 9.1, 6.2 – 9.2, 6.3 – 9.3, 6.4 – 9.4, Students will: 1. Learn about the topic assigned. 2. Use research skills to prepare for the debate. 3. Work together in a team before and during the debate. 4. Practice public speaking skills. 5. Use critical thinking skills to “think on their feet” to come up with respectful and effective responses to the opposing team’s position.
I am a licensed teacher & have worked with elementary - high school students on a range of communication skills to include competitive debate and public speaking, reading and writing, and mock trial for over 25 years.
Homework Offered
Each weekly topic will be posted in the classroom 6 days before class. To be prepared, participants need to learn about the topic outside of class to gather knowledge on the subject.Assessments Offered
General feedback will be provided team-wide after each debate. When teams are waiting for their turn to debate, they may have the role of scoring the participating teams on a rubric. This helps learners to focus on the elements of debate which helps them improve their own skills.Grades Offered
3 files available upon enrollmentThree files are provided for student to print before the first class.
My name is Tracey DB. I am a licensed teacher and have taught competitive debate & speech, communication, reading, and critical thinking skills to elementary - high school students, in public schools as well as homeschool settings, for over 25...
Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 49 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 12-15
7-12 learners per class