PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE ACADEMY
Open to New & Experienced Debaters
(3 Separate Groups: 4-5th | 6-8th | 9-12th Grade)
(3 Separate Groups: 4-5th | 6-8th | 9-12th Grade)
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:
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 |
Times: Eastern TimeAfter School Program
Mon (4-6pm | 6:30-8:30pm) 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 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)
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)