This is a two month long speech and debate camp that meets once a week. This is the next course to our Beginners Speech and Debate Camp Level #1 and Level #2.  Note, since Level #2 focuses on Debate and Level #3 focuses on Speech, you can take these classes in any order.  However, you should have enrolled in Level #1: Speech and Debate Camp. 

In Level #3 class we will continue to build on the fundamentals of speech and debate by exploring and practicing intermediate and advanced skills and subjects. We will especially focus on the different speech formats of the National Speech and Debate Association with the goal that students will be prepared to participate competitively this coming school year.  

Students will learn all the major speech events in Forensics (speech and debate). While this class focuses mostly on speech, we will also continue to develop debate and persuasive skills. I also highly recommend speech events for all debaters because public speaking is the #1 debate skill. Students will learn and how to research and write a speech. We will continue from Debate Camp Level I and Level 2 and learn about advanced public speaking skills. We will study many great public speakers and orators of the past and present. Every class features an interactive lecture (games, slides, video clips, discussions and of course debates) as well as practice time for public speaking and debate skills. Every class features a mini tournament with judging.

We will also devote a good amount of time to review games and activities so students will continue to build upon the skills and knowledge learned in Level #1 and Level #2. 

CLASS LECTURE TOPICS (*Topics may vary depending on national speech contests, events and tournaments each month)

Class #1 - Informative or Expository Speaking
Class #2 - Impromptu Speaking 
Class #3:  Declamation Speaking or Oratorical Interpretation, Part I
Class #4:  Declamation Speaking or Oratorical Interpretation, Part II
Class #5: Presidential Speeches & Townhall Debates
Class #6: Extemporaneous Speaking and Current Events
Class #7: Extemporaneous Speaking and the Interpretation Events
Class #8: Original Oratory: Social Justice Speakers 

CLASS PRACTICE TOURNAMENTS:

Every class will begin with a mini speech tournament for prizes! 

CLASS REVIEW GAMES:

While there is a substantial lecture component on speech skills and practice component in our speech practices, we also devote a good amount of time to Review of skills from Level #1. We will be using the Apps of Kahoot, Quizlet, Blooket and GimKit for Review Games. 

CLASS SEQUENCE

Speech and Debate Camp Level I (Beginners)
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-edkFYUzZ?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Speech and Debate Camp Level II (Debate Skills)
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-level-ii-TeSFoFwy?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Debate and Public Speaking Camp Level III: Congressional Debate & Civics
This is an Intermediate/Advanced Debate class that focuses on the popular debate event of Congressional Debate. Students will learn all aspects of Congressional Debate from writing Resolutions, Bills, Amendments and Authorship Speeches to running for the Presiding Officer position. Even if not in the debate event of Congressional Debate, you will learn and practice advanced debating and writing skills, practice for the Advanced Placement US Government & Politics Exam, and learn about career opportunities in Congress, Legislation, and lawmaking. 
Class Link: https://outschool.com/classes/debate-and-public-speaking-camp-level-3-congressional-debate-3MkF7GLQ

Speech and Debate Camp Level III: Speech Events, Speechwriting, and Rhetoric
In this camp we will focus on the speech events and advanced public speaking skills. Highly recommended for debaters as well, since public speaking and audience adaptation is the #1 debate skill.  8 Classes! 8 Speech Events! 8 Mini Tournaments! 8 Games! 8 Prizes! 80 Great Public Speakers! ... and ... 80 Public Speaking Skills!  
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-level-ii-the-speech-events-8AJXuexH?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Speech and Debate Camp Level III: Model United Nations 
This class continues our debate skills but focused exclusively on international topics. And you’ll learn a different debate event which you can do in elementary, middle, high school, college and career! Half of the class is devoted to Model UN speeches, debates and other skills. The other half of the class is devoted to UN Debate Topics and the latest global current events. 
https://outschool.com/classes/model-united-nations-club-and-conference-6J6E8cjx?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Current Events Club (Weekly, Ongoing). “Ongoing” - This means you can try one class, and if it is not the right fit, you can drop out of the class after one session or take it as many times as you want! 
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