Public Speaking & Competitive Debate (9–12)

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About Course

Students learn how to speak confidently, argue effectively, and present ideas with clarity.

What Will You Learn?

  • • How to speak with confidence
  • • How to structure arguments
  • • How to debate respectfully
  • • How to persuade audiences
  • • How to manage stage presence
  • • How to deliver presentations

Course Content

Topic 1: Speaking Foundations
Voice, posture, clarity.

Topic 2: Argument Structure
Claims, evidence, reasoning.

Topic 3: Debate Formats
Lincoln‑Douglas, team debate.

Topic 4: Persuasion Techniques
Ethos, pathos, logos.

Topic 5: Presentation Skills
Slides, pacing, delivery.

Topic 6: Final Project — Live Debate or Speech
Students deliver a recorded speech or debate.

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