After School Debate Program | Lincoln Douglas Academy

LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE ACADEMY

Open To New & Experienced HS Debaters
(Students Entering 9th -12th Grade in the 2020-2021 School Year)

In this one-on-one format, students debate on topics that range from individual freedom versus the collective good to economic development versus environmental protection. Students may consult evidence gathered prior to the debate but may not use the internet in round. An entire debate is roughly 45 minutes and consists of constructive speeches, rebuttals, and cross-examination.

Available Courses:

LD Level 100 - Beginners Level
LD Level 200 - Intermediate Level

Dates:

Times: Eastern Time

Winter Semester I:
1/9/21- 3/6/21

Winter Semester II:
2/6/21- 3/6/21

Spring Semester I:
3/13/21 -5/8/21

Spring Semester II:
3/27/21 -5/8/21

Weekend Program
Sat (1-3pm | 4-6pm)
Sun (1-3pm | 4-6pm)

Typical Virtual Summer Debate Camp Schedule:

Students will be actively engaged in all of the activities from the beginning of the session to the end.

10:00-10:30 am
Activity #1 (Topic analysis & Group discussion)

10:30-11:00 am
Activity #2 (Skill lecture & Small group practice)

11:00-11:30 am
Activity #3 (Group prepping for the debate)

11:30-12:00 pm
Activity #4 (Practice debates)

Sample Video of Lincoln Douglas Debate

This video is from NSDA Nationals 2019 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Final Round

Debating the topic "Resolved: Violent revolution is a just response to political oppression."