Elementary Debate Club to Build Speaking Confidence (Ages 7 - 9)
TraceyDB
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In this ongoing debate club, students meet weekly to practice the career prep and life skills of civilized debate. #superstar
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Is the respectful exchange of ideas a lost art? In this ongoing debate club, participants ages 7-9 will practice informed and civil debate. They will learn debate terms, format, and how to support their points with evidence. They will work in teams of 2-4 to gather information about an age-appropriate topic. Each team will engage in a weekly debate. *PLEASE NOTE - there are files attached that can be used to help in planning a strong debate. **Age guidelines are to ensure material and...
This class is taught in English.
This class supports Common Core State Standards: CCRA.ELA – Literacy SL3.1 – 5.1, 3.2 – 5.2, 3.3 – 5.3, 4.4 – 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 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.
Homework Offered
Students will have a small amount of research outside of class to gather facts about their topic. They will have time in class to collaborate with their team to develop their debate.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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 (Did the team support their statement with a fact or opinion? Did the team speak respectfully to opposing team? Etc.). This will serve two purposes: 1. Keep teams engaged in the debate process when it is not their turn. 2. Provide general feedback to debating teams.Grades Offered
4 files available upon enrollmentnotebook, note cards, pencil, occasional pages to print
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 354 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
6-12 learners per class
