Policy Debate

POLICY DEBATE

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

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

Fall Semester I:
9/25/21 - 12/5/21

Winter Semester I:
1/8/22- 3/6/22

Spring Semester I:
3/7/22 -5/8/22

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)

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.