Enrichment • Series
Speech and Debate. A Road to Mastery 🛣️
Aarav T and 2 others
This series was cancelled by the tutor on November 11, 2024. We're very sorry–you can explore more Enrichment series here. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.
Series Details
About
- Engaging slideshows and lectures covering key speech and debate concepts
- In-depth exploration of techniques and strategies
- Analysis of famous speeches and debates
- Fun activities and games to reinforce learning
- Impromptu speaking exercises
- Mini-debates and group discussions
- Peer feedback and constructive criticism
- Fundamentals of public speaking: Learn proper posture, articulation, and delivery techniques. 🎤🗣️
- Argumentation and debate strategies: Develop strong arguments, counter opposing viewpoints, and master the art of rebuttal. ⚔️🛡️
- Persuasive speaking: Discover how to captivate your audience and influence their beliefs. 💫💥
- Impromptu speaking: Practice thinking on your feet and delivering spontaneous speeches. 🧠⚡
- Competitive debate: Learn the rules and strategies of various debate formats. 🏆🏅
- Enhanced confidence: Overcome your fear of public speaking and speak with authority. 💪😊
- Improved communication skills: Develop clear, concise, and persuasive communication. 🗣️💬
- Critical thinking: Learn to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and think critically. 🤔💡
- Leadership development: Build your leadership skills and become a more effective communicator. 🌟👑
Tutor Qualifications
With experience in National Speech and Debate Association, Model UN, Competitive Debating we will provide learners with all the resources they need to success and gain tons of knowledge in constructing arguments, impromptu speaking, public speaking and more.
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
Please try to make as many sessions as possible!
Dates
October 6 - November 10
Learners
20 / 20
Total Sessions
6
About the Tutors
Hello everyone! My name is Aarav T. I discovered SchoolHouse while exploring the wonderful world of online learning and have gotten obsessed. I am currently working on several passion projects including co-founding an academic-competition subworld and have already aided in the establishment of a slack channel. I am currently learning Pre-calculus and am very competitive! If you are ever interested in math competition prep, or any general math contact me! (+DM me if you want to play some chess!). I am tutor in Reading & Writing, Enrichment, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, History, Statistics, and Computer Science.
Hello! My name is Dhruv G., and I’m from Texas. I have a strong passion for mathematics, debate, and robotics, which I explore through various activities and competitions. Currently, I am in middle school, where I have had the opportunity to participate in numerous academic tournaments. I have significant experience in speech and debate, actively participating in the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA). In addition to debate, I am also a member of my school's VEX Robotics team. From this, I have experience in coding, building, and designing. I also love to program. I have made many websites for many of my friends. I specialize in Web Development and I know Python. Right now, I am certified in Pre-Algebra. I am working towards Algebra 1, Geometry, Enrichment and Computer Science.
Hey guys, I'm Adarsh! I am a middle schooler from Texas, and I love learning. I hope to help create an environment that fosters growth and knowledge. I also am eager to learn and absorb knowledge from other people as I am hungry for knowing new things. I love mathematics, debate, chess, cross country, track, and swimming, and I go to lots of competitions. Right now, I am training for the AMC and have had past experience in competition math. This year I hope to get a perfect score. I have a few years of experience in debate where I have participated and gotten awards in local, regional, state, and national tournaments. I am a part of the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA). Debate is one of my biggest passions right now I strive to become better each day at it. I usually spend a bit of my free time to prep for my tournaments. In addition to debate, I play chess competitively where I have placed at regional and state tournaments but I am looking to improve at it. (I still have a long way to go, chess is hard haha) On the sports side of things, I love to swim and run. I find it really fun and it's a good way to get exercise. I hope you got to know a little bit more about me now and who I am! I can't wait to help out in the Schoolhouse community. Here's one of my favorite quotes: "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest" - Benjamin Franklin
Upcoming Sessions
Past Sessions
Session 1
Speech and Debate
Session 2
Speech and Debate
- What is a timetable?
- What are 3 types of debate?
- More about debate style
Session 3
Speech and Debate
- What is a contention?
- What is an argument?
- Cards
- How to make cases
Session 4
Speech and Debate
- How do you refute an argument?
- What is crossfire?
- How can I point out holes in an opponent’s case?
Session 5
Speech and Debate
- How do I turn an argument?
- What is a counter plan?
- What are the more specific rules?
Session 6
Speech and Debate
- Impossible Speeches (Deabte Style)
- How to make your speech convincing
- How can we reduce filler words?