Congressional Debate and Speech for 3-5th Graders at Don Callejon
Winter and Spring 2017 Sessions
Registration is Open
Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy has been ranked the #1 Middle School Speech and Debate Program in the Nation for the last 3 years.
We are excited to partner with Don Callejon for the third year in a row and outsource a Young Genius instructor to the school. These courses will introduce students to Congressional debate and various speech formats.
The curriculum for the winter and spring courses are completely different thus students are welcome to register for both, also both courses are a continuation of the Fall 2016 session and new students can be integrated into these courses.
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
Both of the courses will culminate with an opportunity for students to participate at the Peter Burnett Middle School Spring Tournament with 6 minute speeches, held in May 2017. Tournament participation is optional and at an additional fee.
Spring Session Dates: March 22, 29; April 5, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Spring Session Cost: $450
Sessions Location: Don Callejon School, Room E10
Sessons Time: Wednesdays 1:20-2:50pm
We are excited to partner with Don Callejon for the third year in a row and outsource a Young Genius instructor to the school. These courses will introduce students to Congressional debate and various speech formats.
The curriculum for the winter and spring courses are completely different thus students are welcome to register for both, also both courses are a continuation of the Fall 2016 session and new students can be integrated into these courses.
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
Both of the courses will culminate with an opportunity for students to participate at the Peter Burnett Middle School Spring Tournament with 6 minute speeches, held in May 2017. Tournament participation is optional and at an additional fee.
Spring Session Dates: March 22, 29; April 5, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Spring Session Cost: $450
Sessions Location: Don Callejon School, Room E10
Sessons Time: Wednesdays 1:20-2:50pm
