Middle School Speech & Debate
7th and 8th-grade semester elective. Students will be required to participate in one Middle School Debate tournament at Seattle University on a Sunday during the semester.
In this course we will focus on strengthening public speaking skills, research skills, building an argument with evidence, and rebutting an opponent’s argument. Students will have an opportunity to test out their skills by competing in a debate tournament. Students will be expected to research current events, work cooperatively in small groups and be willing to make their voice heard.