Learn the art of persuasion! The objective of this program is get your child used to public speaking through techniques in arguing and debating effectively.
Students work in rotating groups and practice their debating skills in a supportive environment, including developing arguments, issuing rebuttals, providing examples, rebuilding their case and summarizing points of view. Students will learn to think on their feet and enhance their public-speaking skills, gaining self-confidence in the process.
Classes will focus on the following topics:
Week 1:
- Introductions to program
- Discuss what is debate, review the guide to formal debating
Week 2 – 12:
- Impromptu public speaking
- Select topics
- Four corners breakouts
- Assign students to teams
- Student work as a group to prepare debates
- Debate
Dates & Times
January 14 – May 13, 2025
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
No Class: March 17
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