High School Public Forum Debate

In this debate class, students will learn public forum debate. The students will learn how to work with a partner to construct a case and debate. In public forum debate, every two months there is a new debate topic, so the students will go in depth with each topic, enhancing their abilities to do deep research as well as critical thinking. Taking this class will help students learn how to analyze and respond to arguments, listen more effectively, take better notes, and develop their reading and speaking skills.

When taking this class, students will get the opportunity to participate in in-class and external competitions.