Elementary Debate
Rising Grades 5 to 6
Learn the basics of debate as you go head-to-head against classmates to discuss relevant topics.
Debate topics are both challenging and directly relevant to students.
Group exercises develop public speaking, critical reasoning, argument construction, rebuttal, and evidence presentation skills.
"My son really enjoyed this class. The instructor was superb and managed to ignite a passion for debate in my son."
- Neelam and Darshan K, Great Falls, VA
"My son enjoyed the debate topics; it is helpful to learn how justifications are made. The video recordings of the final debate are a good feature for the parents."
- Vidya O, Vienna , VA