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Enrichment • Series

⚖️ 🎙️ Speech and Debate BOOTCAMP

Hudson F

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

This series ended on January 6, 2024. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

Each session we will be taking a dive into 💬 different speaking styles, the basics to 🎙️ public speaking, crafting ⚖️ arguments, and more! In addition to taking a look at Competitive Speech and Debate.

Tutor Qualifications

12th place in California for NSDA speech and debate (specific to event) (2023)

Ranked in 5/8 tournaments

High-school S&D Coach (led my school up 30 places in California)

Trained 15 first year (novices) and got them to get 1st or 2nd in every tournament

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

These sessions are like 🧱 building blocks, so every single session will have its own category/focus, so I suggest attending every session, but it is entirely up to you!

Dates

December 27 - January 6

Learners

20 / 200

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼! I am Hudson F, a current high school student aiming to make a difference in the world around me.

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Upcoming Sessions

Past Sessions

Dec

Session 1

Orientation

Wed Dec 27, 2023, 6:00 PM

🤝 Introduction:
We will take this session to get to know each other, and overview the content that will be covered in the following sessions...
(If we have time we will also be going over NSDA + Speech Vs Debate)

Dec

Session 2

Enrichment

Thu Dec 28, 2023, 6:00 PM

📣 Public Speaking and Advocation:
We will be going over the Fundamental public speaking tips. As well as advocating skills.

Dec

Session 3

Enrichment

Fri Dec 29, 2023, 6:00 PM

🎙️ Art of Effective Argumentation:
We will be focused on the basics to argumentation, as well as taking a look at cross-examination. (THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SESSIONS)

Jan

Session 4

Enrichment

Thu Jan 4, 6:00 PM

👋 Crafting a Strong Introduction for Your Presentation :
We will be focused on creating an introduction to any speech/debate, why it matters, and general tips and tricks.

Jan

Session 5

Enrichment

Fri Jan 5, 6:00 PM

💡 Spontaneous Argumentation Overview:
Learn more about spontaneous argumentation and impromptu speaking

Jan

Session 6

Enrichment

Sat Jan 6, 6:00 PM

🤝 Concluding Session: 
Practicing Spontaneous Argumentation.

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