Debate Club Learning Journey
The 2026 Roadmap: From Discussion to Debate
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Focus: Confidence, Communication Fundamentals, & Building Clear Arguments
Students start with fun speech games and small-group discussions to practice projecting their voice, using body language, and expressing themselves clearly. They also learn the basics of structuring arguments: claims, reasoning, and supporting evidence.
Starts: Sep 14, 2026
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Focus: Opinion Pieces, Debate Scripts & Persuasive Reasoning
Students practice writing persuasive pieces and translating them into oral presentations. They learn to revise their arguments for clarity, logic, and impact, including anticipating and responding to counterarguments.
Starts: Dec 21, 2026
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Focus: Team Debates, Public Speaking & Performance
Students work in teams to research, strategize, and deliver full debates on engaging topics. The term concludes with Family Debate Night, where students showcase their skills in front of an audience, demonstrating teamwork, structured argumentation, and confidence under pressure.
Starts: Mar 15, 2027

