Mastering the Art of Debating: Advanced-Team Debate (3rd-4th Grade)

Pricing:

Testing Mom Members:
ONLY $19.00 per class ($95.00 total for 5 classes)
Non-Members:
ONLY $21.00 per class ($105.00 total for 5 classes)

Class Details:

Ages: 8 - 10
3rd Grade - 4th Grade

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Description

This class is designed for students who have completed two or more of any of the Testing Mom's Debate Classes within the last year, who have a strong foundation in debate, who are looking for a challenge, and ready to take their skills to the next level! In this Advanced class, students will delve deeper into the complexities of debate and learn strategies in preparation for debate in a competitive setting.

We will practice debating in teams. Students will pair up in groups of two or more and square off on a common subject. Rather than save questions for cross-examination, opponents can ask immediately if permitted. Rules are more enforced and fallacies are studied more. Just because the research is done by two or more team members doesn't mean the responsibility lessens. Each member of the team will be assigned a different aspect of a social issue to research and each member will get a turn to speak with interruptions for questioning by the opponent. They will learn how to construct compelling arguments, anticipate their opponent's counterarguments, and effectively rebut their opponent's points.

This 5-session course helps to encourage working with teammates as well as encourage responsibility along with all of the benefits that come with a debate like critical thinking, and an advanced focus on logic and reasoning in argumentation. By the end of the class, students will have developed the skills and confidence necessary to participate in competitive debates and win.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of two or more Testingmom Debate Classes with Instructor Sam M.

Materials needed: Computer Access, Pencil, and Paper.

Important Note: Our system will send you the link to join the class 30 minutes prior to the start time of the class.

Sam

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Instructor's Bio:

Hey there! My name is Sam and I am excited to work with your child. I keep kids engaged and challenged. Those are the two themes that are constant in my teaching. I use humor, experience, and wit to constantly keep the students guessing and wanting to guess. I have been teaching for over 12 years, and have taught English (K-12), History (K-12), and Public Speaking (K-12). If you ever have any questions or comments, please reach out to me!

Educational Background, Degrees, Licenses:

TESOL/TEFL/TESL Certified

Fun Facts:

I know all there is to know about Alexander the Great, Billy the Kid, and Malcolm X.
My fiction has been published in two literary magazines, Empirical and Marco Polo Arts.
My nonfiction book has 340 references and discusses philosophy.

Alex L. says:

The instructor was a great match and we are very thankful for your services.

Denny says:

The topics for debate were very interesting and kids enjoyed discussing their points. Sam is very engaging and ensures kids are having fun while learning about debates. Very informative class, I definitely recommend any classes taught by Sam.

Yellari says:

Mr. Sam is an excellent teacher. He provides feedback and encourages the students. He enjoys his students and engages every student in a positive way. He gets them involved in reading along with him, asks questions to see if they are understanding what they are reading, engages them in discussions, and explains the meaning of the words. He prepares his classroom material for public speaking classes and makes the classroom so joyful for kids. He assigns work to kids and gives them his feedback for their improvements. I would highly recommend his classes. My child says, \" Mr. Sam is the best!\"

Yellari says:

Mr. Sam is the best! He provides feedback and encourages the students. He gets them involved in reading along with him, asks questions to see if they are understanding what they are reading, engages them in discussions, and explains the meaning of the words.

jayasheela says:

My son loved participating in class; Mr. Sam was good with the students.

joanne says:

Learning was fun and class participation was great! The right level of content and great instructor!

Saroja says:

My daughter enjoyed this class!

Theresa says:

My children had lots of fun in this class. The instructor was wonderful in teaching the students the basic principles of debate, including the importance of citing sources and not plagiarizing. The class was interactive and engaging.

Sowmya says:

It’s a great class that introduces kids to debating. My kid said it is fun and loved it!

Meheret says:

This was an exciting class. My daughter had a great experience. She learned about how to fashion an effective argument but also started learning the difference between high-quality and low-quality evidence.Sam challenged the kids... he did not baby them and provided constructive criticism.

Abiola S. says:

The instructor made the class fun while still allowing the kids to learn the basics of debate; it was well-organized, and informative.

Jane says:

Sam is patient, detail-oriented and a strict enough teacher. Your children will get a lot of knowledge and become more confident in debating. My child thought it was awesome! We got to know new people and learn new skills for debating. The teacher was very nice and entertaining guy who made us laugh now and then. I personally LOVED it!!!

Neelam says:

This class was interesting and engaging. I am pleasantly surprised with the results. I think all parents should give it a try.

Tamara says:

Sam, is great with the kids! He made them laugh and kept them engaged! My son enjoyed the class. I feel like it would have been more beneficial if it was a weekly class for a few more weeks. But I do feel like it was a very good class for him.

Pamela says:

My son has been homeschooled since 4 years old and has never been to public school. The class gave him somewhat of a classroom experience with kids similar around his age. Most classes that he has taken didn’t require him to participate, but this one did. This made him very nervous, but it also boosted his confidence. The instructor has excellent teaching skills. I really liked how he engaged students and he also had excellent communication skills. He gave great accommodations which boosted my son’s confidence even more than before! A great addition to boost student learning in addition to regular schooling. Excellent addition for students who are homeschooled like my son.

Daveron says:

The instructor is incredible with the children. His classes are always enjoyable and informative. We’ve taken a few of his classes now, and he is one of our favorites. My son really likes him. Highly recommend him for his humor and ability to keep each child’s attention while challenging them.

Julia says:

My child loved this class. Sam was very engaging. My child’s ability to clearly talk and present information improved significantly after these lessons. My child said that Sam was an excellent and funny teacher. He made lots of difficult topics a fun learning experience.

Van says:

Mr. Sam is an outstanding teacher. He makes insightful feedback and encourages my child to build up his confidence in giving a speech. He also gives his students challenging assignments and provides them feedback for improvements. My son has a great time in Mr. Sam\'s class. His classes fill up quickly. He is truly a gifted teacher who inspires his students to excel. My son is still going to take Mr. Sam\'s public speaking classes. I strongly recommend Mr. Sam’s classes. Thank you Mr. Sam!

Cemil says:

My son enjoyed the class and learned a lot. He wants to take more classes with Mr. Sam. Mr. Sam was kind and he accepted the way my son prepared.

Mastering the Art of Debating: Advanced-Team Debate (3rd-4th Grade)

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