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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 101, 102, 103 - Beginners
PF Level 200* - Intermediate
PF Level 300* - Advanced

​* Available on weekends only

Dates:

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

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)
Fri ​(4-6pm | 6:30-8:30pm)

Weekend Program
​Sat (10-12pm | 1-3pm | 4-6pm)
Sun (10-12pm | 1-3pm | 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 Summer 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
  • AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
    • Register
    • Media Consent Form
    • Public Speaking & Public Forum Debate
    • Intro & Competitive Speech
    • Lincoln Douglas
    • Staff
    • Financial Aid/Scholarship Application
  • FOR SCHOOLS
    • Join the Debate League
    • School Registration Form
  • TOURNAMENTS
    • Tournament Dates
    • Register for American Debate League Tournaments
    • Register for National Debate Tournaments
    • Tournament Highlights
  • JOBS
    • Be A Debate Instructor
    • Be An Outreach Organizer
    • Be A Parent Leader
    • Be A Debate Judge
  • DONATE
  • CONTACT