Would you like to improve your quick thinking and public speaking skills? This debate course will emphasize persuasive arguments and introduce students to the art of argument and debate. Through the use of the Middle School Public Debate Program, students will add to their oral arsenal of public speaking strategies to speak in front of others confidently by practicing in a safe environment.
Optional: students can bring their own laptop/tablet to access class materials: Windows-based laptop, Chromebook, Mac or tablet with attached keyboard.
Sessions:
- 1 (Jun 15 - Jun 25)
- 2 (Jun 29 - Jul 9)
- 3 (Jul 13 - Jul 23)
- 4 (Jul 27 - Aug 6)