Elementary Debate Program I
I am proposing a friendly introduction to debate and public speaking for our kids in 9-12 year range (5th grade to 7th grade) and this note will serve as the primary document to outline the details.
If you are interested, contact me via WhatsApp to join this program.
Table of Contents
- Purpose of the Program
- Session 1: Intro to Debating
- Session 2: Practice
- Session 3: Practice
- Judged Debate Event
- Sample Topics
- Fun Intro and Ice-Breaker Games
- Introduction to Debating
- Introduction to Critical Thinking
- Intro to Public Speaking
- Practice: Short, Impromptu Speeches
- Forming Teams and Assigning Topics
- Mock Debate: Dogs vs. Cats
- Mock Debate: Should Homework be Banned?
- Mock Debate: Should Schools Implement Year-Round Education?
- Submit Your Preferred Schedule
The program is designed with following in mind:
- Encourage, positive reinforcement and a supportive environment.
- Ensure that topics are simple and relatable for the age group.
- Provide resources like books, articles, and videos to help kids understand their topics.
- Keep the sessions interactive and fun to maintain enthusiasm and interest.
- Keep judges unbiased and not related to the kids participating in the final event.
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