Homework: Online Debate Classes
2026-2027 Season
Homework & Research
Online Class Homework Page
Homework for Week 3 (September 18-19, 2026)
This week we finish our arguments for both sides, we find evidence that works against our own arguments, and we practice crossfire.
Both arguments, with evidence: We make sure that we have both of our arguments written for each side, with evidence. Every piece of evidence must have a source and a date, because a judge cannot trust a fact that has no source.
Evidence against our own arguments: We make sure that we have at least two pieces of evidence against each of our own arguments, because that is what the other team will bring, and we want to hear it first.
Crossfire practice: We practice our crossfire skill, so that when someone asks about one of our arguments, we can disprove it with our rebuttals and/or our T-chart.
This is ongoing homework. We keep working on it every week.
Debate: We research the nuclear power topic and write two arguments for each side. An introduction and a conclusion are welcome but not required.
Assigned Platform: We look at a few of the assigned platform topics that interest us the most. We can watch the video, read the comic, or look at the infographic. We do not need to look at every topic, only the ones we find interesting.
Our speech: We pick one topic and study its primer, which is the video, the infographic, the comic and the report. Then we follow the ten steps under Process Explained.
Information for Online Debate Classes & Events
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87012680166?pwd=YDTAsA1No8RlxSWC1exIZiZk1rMqhO.1 (pw: 21stdb8)
Classes = Mondays (5:30 PM).
Online Debate Class Homework
Required Research for Homework Assignments
ASSIGNED PLATFORM RESEARCH
ASSIGNED PLATFORM TOPICS — RELEASED SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
DEBATE RESEARCH & PREPARATION
Debate Research and Topics
Our research for the debate topics this term, and every tournament we are able to enter. Press a topic to open its materials, and press Register to see where we can compete.
SPEECH RESEARCH & PREPARATION
Speech Training Materials
Every speech event we can enter, with the guides, videos and examples that teach us how to build it. Press an event to open its materials, and press it again to close them.
TUE Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
[Public Forum]
Classes meet from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Pacific). Arriving late or leaving early is okay. For the 2026-2027 season, please contact Coach Bill for the current schedule and to reserve a seat.
WED Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF & Crossfire Only):
[Public Forum]
Classes meet from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Pacific). Arriving late or leaving early is okay. For the 2026-2027 season, please contact Coach Bill for the current schedule and to reserve a seat.
THU Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
[Public Forum]
Classes meet from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Pacific). Arriving late or leaving early is okay. For the 2026-2027 season, please contact Coach Bill for the current schedule and to reserve a seat.
FRI Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF & LD):
[Public Forum] & [Lincoln Douglas]
Classes meet from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Pacific). Arriving late or leaving early is okay. For the 2026-2027 season, please contact Coach Bill for the current schedule and to reserve a seat.
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):
The Debate Library
Everything we have made for debate lives here, and the five skills we use every week sit here as well as beside our topics. Press a button to open its materials, and a grey button is something we have not made yet.
"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!