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://us02web.zoom.us/j/87012680166?pwd=YDTAsA1No8RlxSWC1exIZiZk1rMqhO.1 (pw: 21stdb8)
Classes = Mondays (5:00 PM), Tuesdays (5:30 PM), Thursdays (5:30 PM), & Fridays (5:30 PM).
Topic-Specific Debate Research (ALL)
Current Debate Topics (NOV-DEC 2024):
Previous Debate Topics (SEP-OCT 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 (5:30 PM to 6:30 PM), & FRI (5:30 PM to 6:30 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! 🙂
Crossfire Club Meetings: Coming in November!
FRI (6:00 PM to 8:00 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! 🙂
Debate Class (PF): Daylight Saving Time
Classes: Tuesday (5:30 PM).
[Public Forum] Homework Due the Week of November 4-8, 2024: Week 1
A. Research: Please do the following research assignments…
1.) Do the “required research” for the new topic [Daylight Saving Time].
Pls read this article about Daylight Saving Time: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/daylight-saving-time-pros-and-d3Q7hbXIS1SJt10yAj4W_g
2.) Read and study from a T-Chart I created for you: [T-Chart (Daylight Saving Time)].
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments…
1.) Create your own “T-Chart” about “Abolishing Daylight Saving Time” (including source & date!).
2.) Write 1 argument for each side (each supported by two evidence) = 2 arguments total.
3.) Write a 4-Step Refutation outline vs each of your own arguments = 2 outlines total (each with 2-3 evidence).
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments…
1.) Practice speaking crossfires from the T-Charts about “Getting Rid of Daylight Saving Time”.
2.) Practice speaking the arguments for increased fluency. (We will write the INTRO in class).
3.) Practice speaking from the Sample Outlines about “Abolishing Daylight Saving Time”.
Debate Class (PF): Military Support for Taiwan
Classes: Thursday (5:30 PM).
[Public Forum] Homework Due the Week of November 18-22, 2024: Week 3
A. Research: Please do the following research assignments…
1.) Do the “required research” for the new topic [Reducing Military Support for Taiwan].
2.) Read and study from a T-Chart I created for you: [T-Chart (Taiwan)].
3.) Watch the following training videos (scroll to the bottom of this page): T-Charts, Crossfires, & Evidence.
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments…
1.) Create your own “T-Chart” about “Reducing Military Support for Taiwan” (including source & date!).
2.) Write 2 arguments for each side (each supported by two evidence) = 4 arguments total.
3.) [Optional] Write a 4-Step Refutation outline vs each of your own arguments = 4 outlines total (each with 2-3 evidence).
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments…
1.) Practice speaking crossfires from the T-Charts about “Reducing Military Support for Taiwan”.
2.) Practice speaking the arguments for increased fluency. (We will write the INTRO in class).
3.) [Optional] Practice speaking from the Sample Outlines about “Reducing US Military Support for Taiwan”. [Coming Soon!]
Debate Class (LD): Adopting a Wealth Tax
Classes: Friday (5:30 PM).
[Lincoln Douglas] Homework Due the Week of November 4-8, 2024: Week 4
Topic: The United States ought to adopt a wealth tax.
A. Research: Please do the following research assignments…
1.) Complete the “required research” for [Adopting a Wealth Tax].
2.) Read the T-Chart that I wrote for you: [T-Chart (Wealth Tax)].
3.) Watch the following training videos; T-Charts, Evidence, & Crossfires (Find the videos below = bottom of page!).
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments…
1.) Create a “T-Chart” for the “Wealth Tax” topic to include the source information (publication name & date).
2.) Write 1 or 2 arguments for each side (each supported by two evidence) = 4 arguments total.
3.) [Optional] Write a 4-Step Refutation outline vs each of your own arguments = 4 outlines total (each with 2-3 evidence).
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments…
1.) Practice speaking crossfires from the T-Charts about “Adopting a Wealth Tax”.
2.) Practice speaking the arguments for increased fluency. (We will write the INTRO in class).
Forensics Team Debate (Int/Adv): Taiwan (PF) & Wealth Tax (LD)
Classes: Monday (5:00 PM).
[Public Forum] Homework Due the Week of October 21-25, 2024: Week 4
IMPORTANT: Please register for the Wyatt (in-person) event – deadline = Monday (evening)!* [Events Calendar].
*Monday night is possibly too late for me to find a partner/judges.
A. Research: Please do the following research assignments…
1.) Do the “required research” for the new topic [Reducing Military Support for Taiwan].
2.) Read and study from a T-Chart I created for you: [T-Chart (Taiwan)].
3.) Watch the following training videos (scroll to the bottom of this page): T-Charts, Crossfires, & Evidence.
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments…
1a.) Update your “T-Chart” about “Reducing Military Support for Taiwan” (including source & date!).
1b.) Create “Evidence” about “Reducing Military Support for Taiwan” (x5 effectiveness evidence for both sides / 10 total).
2.) Write 2 arguments for each side (each supported by two evidence) = 4 arguments total.
3.) [Optional] Write a 4-Step Refutation outline vs each of your own arguments = 4 outlines total (each with 2-3 evidence).
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments…
1.) Practice speaking crossfires from the T-Charts about “Reducing Military Support for Taiwan”.
2.) Practice speaking from the Sample Outlines about “Increasing US Border Surveillance”.
Classes: Monday (5:00 PM), & Friday (5:30 PM).
[Lincoln Douglas] Homework Due the Week of October 21-25, 2024): Week 3
IMPORTANT: Please register for the Wyatt (in-person) event – deadline = Monday (evening)!* [Events Calendar].
*Monday night is possibly too late for me to find a partner/judges.
A. Research: Please do the following research assignments…
1.) Complete the “required research” for [Adopting a Wealth Tax].
2.) Read the T-Chart that I wrote for you: [T-Chart (Wealth Tax)].
3.) Read over the “Research Packets” I bought for you: [Shared Folder (Google)].
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments…
1.) Create a “T-Chart” for the “Wealth Tax” topic to include the source information (publication name & date).
2.) [Optional] Write 1 or 2 arguments for each side (each supported by two evidence) = 4 arguments total.
3.) [Optional] Write a 4-Step Refutation outline vs each of your own arguments = 4 outlines total (each with 2-3 evidence).
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments…
1.) Practice speaking crossfires from the T-Charts about “Adopting a Wealth Tax”.
IMPORTANT: Please register for the PLD & Wyatt (Both = in-person) event – Please let me know if you are attending! [Events Calendar].
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!