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Introduction to Speech and Debate

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8 sessions

+36

This series ended on April 9, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

When you argue with someone, how do you win? What do you rely on? Your voice, full of passion? Or a cool head using facts and logic? Either way, Speech and Debate can strengthen those abilities and enrich your life. Not just in arguing. Presentations, seminars, and even tutoring on Schoolhouse - they all rely on PUBLIC SPEAKING. In this course, we'll cover the basics of some Speech and Debate events I've participated in - Public Forum, Original Oratory, Extemporaneous, Impromptu, Dramatic Interpretation - and getting exposed to different speaking styles, different forms of competing, and how to form arguments. NOTE: You must be able to actively participate in the session, whether it be in the chat or preferably out loud! Link to Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xc1McdkgTgnojoWjvGoXjSj6k7ewOwqt?usp=sharing

Tutored by

Stella W 🇹🇼

Certified in 6 topics

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Hey! I'm Stella and I'm a senior (G12). I have been an avid speaker and debater since middle school and I think that Speech and Debate empowers people, so I want to come on here to give people the opportunity to develop their own voice! I also love history and love talking about all the stories and all the connections we have to one other throughout the vast span of time. Together, I hope to bring some fun new content onto schoolhouse so that everyone can enjoy history and speaking with me!

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You will be withdrawn from the series if you have more than 2 unexcused absences in a row. Please message the tutor in advance for any absences!

SESSION 1

5

Feb

SESSION 1

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCFeb 5, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

First! We'll get to know each other a bit better with some ice breakers. Why should I join Speech & Debate? What is the NSDA? How do you form a basic argument? We'll go over what makes a strong claim, how to articulate your reasoning, what and when to cite evidence, and why it's important to contextualize and "impact out" your arguments. Then, we'll do a few examples!
SESSION 2

26

Feb

SESSION 2

Enrichment

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Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCFeb 26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

What is public forum debate? How does it look like? Why should I do it? + Introduction to some past topics!
SESSION 3

27

Feb

SESSION 3

Other Topics

Other Topics

Sun 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM UTCFeb 27, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM UTC

Tips on Presentations (requested by Ali)!
SESSION 4

5

Mar

SESSION 4

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCMar 5, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

More persuasive argumentation! Introducing: Original Oratory! What is the format? Why should I do it? What are you passionate about?
SESSION 5

12

Mar

SESSION 5

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCMar 12, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

Today, we'll finish up talking about Original Oratory! Moreover, we'll do some public speaking, making arguments, delivery, etc.!
SESSION 6

19

Mar

SESSION 6

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCMar 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

Beyond Prepared talking... Limited Prep! Extemp & Impromptu! What are they? What's the difference? Why should I do it? Impromptu Impromptu!
SESSION 7

26

Mar

SESSION 7

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCMar 26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

What if it's not persuasive? Introducing: Dramatic Interpretation! What is it? Why should I do it? And what's the other one? Humorous Interpretation!
SESSION 8

9

Apr

SESSION 8

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCApr 9, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

Moving beyond NSDA (National Speech and Debate Association) events (that I've participated in), what are some other forms of PUBLIC SPEAKING? - British parliamentary debate - Model United Nations - Ted Talks

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Feb 5 - Apr 9

10 weeks

30 - 60 mins

/ session

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Saturdays

1:00PM