Speech & Debate

This course seeks to expose students to the competitive high school debate community and prepare students to compete when they return to their home schools. We will focus on developing a student's critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking skills. To accomplish this aim, students will research current events, write speeches, and debate their fellow students in both formal and informal settings. Success in the course requires the motivation to learn about current events and dedication to improving the student's writing, speaking, and listening skills.

This course requires the use of a laptop or similar device. The Robinson Center can provide a device if your student does not have access. You can learn more about Device Requests here.