Homework: Online Debate Classes
2023-2024 Season
Homework & Research
Online Class Homework Page
In each session, we debate new topics using a variety of debate styles. Currently, our focus has been on the skills debate style. This page contains the homework and training videos for the online debate classes.
Information for Online Debate Classes & Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/7146558135 (pw: magnet)
Topic-Specific Debate Research (ALL)
The following buttons are linked to research pages, research collections/evidence, and “shared” resources such as sample outlines and whiteboard photos from the various classes being taught. For “Club” debaters, the research will typically be shared during class or listed within the homework section. For “Skills” debate, we often research a different topic than the ones used for local (& online) competitions. These topics do not require deep research and understanding, so that you can focus on learning the foundational debate skills without having a topic that takes up a great deal of your time. The “Competitive” debaters are often familiar with how to research the NSDA topics and these resources are designed to help them be more ‘time’ efficient.
Current Debate Topics (Fall 2024):
Online Debate Class Homework
We currently have four debate programs, each of them is listed below. For each program there are different classes on different days and some classes last for around 60 minutes, while others can last more than 90 minutes per meeting. ANYONE can join ANY class (so long as there is room and there is no disruption), which means you are invited to attend as many classes as you want. Students can also earn “volunteer” hours for helping out. Thanks!
Crossfire Club (Elementary): Returning Soon!
WED (4:30 PM to 5:30 PM).
Description: We have student volunteers leading debate club meetings on Friday nights. We debate random and fun topics. We will create and distribute fact sheets to help you come up with questions/answers. Everyone keeps their skills sharp and debates in a friendly and respectful manner. You can arrive late or leave early. Please be kind! 🙂
Cost: $30.00 per month.
End Date: Unknown.
Crossfire Club Meetings: Coming in October!
FRI (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM).
Description: We have student volunteers leading debate club meetings on Friday nights. We debate random and fun topics. We will create and distribute fact sheets to help you come up with questions/answers. Everyone keeps their skills sharp and debates in a friendly and respectful manner. You can arrive late or leave early. Please be kind! 🙂
Cost: $0.00 per month.
End Date: Unknown.
"Skills" Debate (Elementary): US Border Surveillance
HW Due (Fall 2024): October 7-11th = Classes Resume
We will resume online class sessions in October. As expected the announcement for the Sept-Oct topic was around August 1st (Increasing US Border Surveillance). We should start doing research and preparation ASAP. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Public Forum Debate (Beg): US Border Surveillance
HW Due (Fall 2024): October 7-11th = Classes Resume
We will resume online class sessions in October. As expected the announcement for the Sept-Oct topic was around August 1st (Increasing US Border Surveillance). We should start doing research and preparation ASAP. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Public Forum Debate (Int/Int+): US Border Surveillance
HW Due (Fall 2024): October 7-11th = Classes Resume
We will resume online class sessions in October. As expected the announcement for the Sept-Oct topic was around August 1st (Increasing US Border Surveillance). We should start doing research and preparation ASAP. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Forensics Team Debate (Int/Adv): US Border Surveillance
[Public Forum] Homework Due for the Week of September 9, 2024): Updating is in Progress!
A. Research: Please do the following research assignments…
1.) Complete the “required research” for Increasing US Border Surveillance.
Note: Here is a copy of my T-Chart, but it doesn’t have any sources: [T-Chart (Border Surveillance)].
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments…
1.) Update your “T-Chart” for the “Border Surveillance” topic to include the source information (publication name & date).
2.) Write (or update) one argument for each side (each argument should have 2 evidence +source info).
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments…
1.) Practice speaking crossfires from the T-Charts about “Border Surveillance”.
2.) Practice speaking your arguments for both sides (with a simple Introduction).
3.) Practice speaking from each of the sample outlines that will be shared with you this week.
[Lincoln Douglas] Homework Due for the Week of September 9, 2024): Will Update Soon!
A. Research: Please do the following research assignments…
1.) Complete the “required research” for [Requiring a Living Wage].
Note: Here is a copy of my T-Chart, but it won’t contain any sources: [T-Chart (Living Wage)].
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments…
1.) Create/Update a “T-Chart” for the “Living Wage” topic to include the source information (publication name & date).
2.) Write (or update) two arguments for each side (each argument should have at least two evidence +source info).
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments…
1.) Practice speaking crossfires from the T-Charts about “Requiring a Living Wage”.
2.) Practice speaking your arguments for both sides (with a simple Introduction).
3.) [Later!] Practice speaking from the sample outlines that I will shared with you [later!].
Debate-Specific Resources (Videos & PDFs)
The following sets of videos and PDFs (and possibly links to other websites) are designed to help debaters better understand the various responsibilities in debate. Such things as writing debate cases, speaking more confidently, and/or meeting the burdens by understanding the need for proof, refutation, and rejoinders. There are many skills that are used in debate, so it is our hope that these videos can assist you in having a deeper understanding. Thanks!
Debate "Explainer" Videos (& Resources):
"Public Forum Debate" Videos (& Resources):
Contact Information (for Coach Bill)
Bill Eddy (aka “Coach Bill”),
billeddy@21stcenturydebate.org
714.655.8135 (I prefer text)*
*When contacting me, please include your name and class information (day/time). Thanks!