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PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE ACADEMY

Open to New & Experienced Debaters
(3 Separate Groups: 4-5th | 6-8th | 9-12th Grade)
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Available Courses:

PF Level 100
(Beginners Level: New Students)

PF Level 200
(Intermediate Level: 1-2 Years)

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

Dates:

Winter Semester I:
1/7/23 -3/4/23

Spring Semester I:
3/11/23 -5/6/23

Times: Eastern Time

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 (4-6pm)

PUBLIC SPEAKING & PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE

Public Forum involves opposing teams of two, debating a topic concerning a current event. Proceeding a coin toss, the winners choose which side to debate (PRO or CON) or which speaker position they prefer (1st or 2nd), and the other team receives the remaining option. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and also participate in a “crossfire” (similar to a cross examination) with the opportunity to question the opposing team. Often times community members are recruited to judge this event.

Typical Virtual Debate Academy Schedule: (Weekend Program - 2 Hours)

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 (The Power of Public Speaking & Debate)

10:30-11:00 am
Activity #2 (Breaking down the Debate roles and responsibilities)

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

​11:30-12:00 pm
Activity #4 (Practice debates)
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Sample Video of Public Forum Debate

This video is from NSDA Nationals 2018 - PF Debate Final Round

​The resolution is "Resolved: On balance, the benefits of United States participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement outweigh the consequences."

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  • Home
    • What is Debate?
    • Benefits of Debate
  • For Schools
    • Join the Debate League
    • School Registration Form
  • DEBATE ACADEMY
    • Register for Speech & Debate Program >
      • Public Speaking & Public Forum Debate
      • Lincoln Douglas
    • Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
    • Media Consent Form
    • Instructors
  • 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