# Beginner Debate Course for Kids ## Module 1: Confidence in Speaking **Objective:** Help children become comfortable expressing themselves aloud. **Lessons:** - Why Speaking is Important - Fun Speaking Warmups (voice, posture, and clarity) - “Talk About It” Prompts (familiar objects, hobbies) - Storytelling Basics (beginning, middle, end) **Activities:** - **Record & Submit:** 1-minute introduction video - **Worksheet:** My Favorite Thing (for speech prep) --- ## Module 2: Understanding Debate **Objective:** Introduce debate in a simple, fun way. **Lessons:** - What is a Debate? (Explained with cartoons/examples) - Opinion vs. Fact (Identifying each through games) - For or Against: What Do You Think? **Activities:** - **Interactive Quiz:** Opinion or Fact? - **“Pick a Side” Game:** Guided online poll + video response --- ## Module 3: Expressing Opinions Clearly **Objective:** Teach kids to form and support basic arguments. **Lessons:** - Making a Statement: “I think…” - Giving a Reason: “Because…” - Supporting Examples **Activities:** - Complete the Sentence Practice - **Submit:** Short speech on a simple topic (e.g., “Cats are better than dogs”) --- ## Module 4: Listening & Respectful Response **Objective:** Develop listening and basic rebuttal skills. **Lessons:** - How to Listen in a Debate - Polite Ways to Disagree - Basic Rebuttal: “I understand, but I think…” **Activities:** - **Watch and Respond:** Short sample debate clips - **“Match the Response” Quiz:** Drag-and-drop format - **Record & Submit:** Response to a given argument --- ## Module 5: Team Talk Practice **Objective:** Introduce basic team debate structure and collaborative speaking. **Lessons:** - Working in a Team: Taking Turns to Speak - Planning Together: Agreeing on Arguments - Team vs. Team Format Explained **Activities:** - Plan a Mini Team Debate using a guided worksheet - **Upload:** Team speech clip (can be done with siblings/parents) --- ## Module 6: Mock Debate Prep & Practice **Objective:** Prepare for and perform a simple structured debate. **Lessons:** - Choosing Your Side and Points - Structuring Your Speech (Intro, Point, Reason, Conclusion) - Practicing for Clarity and Confidence **Activities:** - **Practice Quiz:** Which sentence fits where? - **Record & Submit:** Final Mini-Debate (alone or with another participant) --- ## Final Assessment & Certification **Includes:** - Review Quiz (Basic Concepts Recap) - Final Debate Video Submission (guided rubric provided) - **Printable Certificate of Completion** --- ## Additional Course Features - Interactive games and visuals after each lesson - Downloadable templates: Opinion Planner, Rebuttal Sheet, Word Bank - Progress Tracker for parents - Optional: Digital stickers and badges (e.g., “Brave Speaker”, “Team Player”)