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Congressional Debate and Speech for 3-5th Graders at Don Callejon 

Winter/Spring 2019 Session

Registration is Open

Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 

We are excited to partner with Don Callejon for the firth year in a row and outsource a Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy instructor to the school. These courses will introduce students to Congressional debate and various speech formats. 

In Congressional Debate students will debate bills and resolutions of current interest.
During the course students will learn:
                                                                                          • research                                         • critical thinking
                                                                                          • persuasive writing                   • cross-examination
                                                                                          • active listening 

In addition, the instructor will introduce students to various formats of speech. Students will learn:
                                   • eye contact         
                                   • presentation skills
                                   • body language         

Students will have the opportunity to participate at various tournaments (tournament participation is optional and at an additional fee) ​:
Horace Mann Elementary Tournament - Saturday, February 2, 2019 
Peter Burnett Middle School Spring Tournament -  Saturday, March 23, 2019 

Elementary Congressional Debate and Speech Winter/Spring 2019 Session
Starting day:  Monday, January 14, 2019
Session Dates: January 14, 28; February 4, 11, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 22, 29; and May 6, 13, 20
Session Time: Mondays 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Winter/Spring 2019 Session Cost: $775
Session Location: Don Callejon School, Room E10

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