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POLICY DEBATE

Open To New & Experienced Debaters
(Students Entering 9th -12th Grade in the 2021-2022 School Year)
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Policy debate

A two-on-two debate that focuses on a policy question for the duration of the academic year, this format tests a student’s research, analytical, and delivery skills. Policy debate involves the proposal of a plan by the affirmative team to enact a policy, while the negative team offers reasons to reject that proposal. Throughout the debate, students have the opportunity to cross-examine one another. A judge or panel of judges determines the winner based on the arguments presented.

Available Courses:

POLICY Level 100
(Beginners Level: New Students)

​POLICY Level 200
(Intermediate Level: 1-2 Years)

​POLICY Level 300
(Advanced Level: 2-3+ Years)

Dates:

Times: Eastern Time

Winter Semester I:
1/8/22- 3/5/22

​Spring Semester I:
3/12/22 -5/8/22
After School Program
​Tues (4-6pm | 6:30-8:30pm)
Wed (4-6pm |6:30-8:30pm)
Thurs (4-6pm | 6:30-8:30pm)

Weekend Program
​Sat (10-12pm | 1-3pm | 4-6pm)

Typical Virtual Speech & Debate Academy Schedule:

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

​9:00-9:40 am

Activity #1 (Topic analysis & Group discussion)

9:40-10:30 am
Activity #2 (Skill lecture & Small group practice)

10:30-10:40 am
Snack/Break

10:40-11:10 am
Activity #3 (Group prepping for the debate)

11:10-12:00 pm
​Activity #4 (Practice debates)

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Sample Video of Policy Debate 

This video is from NSDA Nationals 2019 - Policy Debate Final Round

Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce Direct Commercial Sales and/or Foreign Military Sales of arms from the United States.

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  • Home
    • What is Debate?
    • Benefits of Debate
  • For Schools
    • Join the Debate League
    • School Registration Form
  • Summer Camp
    • Summer Debate Programs >
      • Public Forum Debate
      • Lincoln Douglas Debate
    • Register >
      • Public Forum Debate Camp
      • Lincoln Douglas Debate Camp
    • Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Application
  • TOURNAMENTS
    • Tournament Registration
    • Tournament Highlights
    • Community Service Log In
  • CONTACT
    • JOBS >
      • Be A Debate Instructor
      • Be An Outreach Organizer
      • Be A Parent Leader
      • Be A Debate Judge