Homework: Online Debate Classes
2025-2026 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 (5:30 PM).
Topic-Specific Debate Research (ALL)
Online Debate Class Homework
Upcoming Tournaments: [NOF Nationals], [NOF Nationals (Asynch)], & [NOF Internationals].
Congratulations to the USA Forensics Olympiad Champions!
Undefeated were Aurora Saturday & Elisa Lee, who competed in Elementary Public Forum Debate and won first place.
Our debaters earned high honors for speaking… Top Speaker’s List: Elisa Lee (3rd Place), & Aurora Saturday (4th Place).
[Assigned Platform]
“Assigned Platform” a 3-minute speech (w/ sources!). Topics are announced on the first of each month.
Current Topics (June 1, 2026): Anthropocene, Athletes, Dandelions, Dead Languages, Deep Sea Explorers, Desertification, Emotional Thinking, Laughter, Metamorphosis, & Propaganda.
[June Topics Defined (PDF)], [Outline for Speeches (PDF)], & [Outline for Speeches (DOC)].
Helpful Resources: [Assigned Platform (Audio)], [Assigned Platform (Video)], & [Guide: Assigned Platform (PDF)].
Sending Speech Recordings: [Send Email: billeddy@gmail.com] or [Send it via WeTransfer (billeddy@gmail.com)].
Topic-01 (NOF): [Listen].
Resolved: Protecting the environment is more important than economic growth.
Required Videos: [Background].
Required Images: [Img-01], [Img-02], [Img-03], [Img-04], [Img-05], [Img-06], [Img-07], & [Img-08].
Required Reading: [Report (PDF)], [Comic-01], & [Comic-02].
Outlines: [Arguments], [Rebuttals], [Rejoinders], [Voting Issues], & [Crossfires]. <=Later!
Evidence: [Evidence (Magnet)]. <=Later!
MON Debate Class at 5:30 PM (PF & LD):
We are preparing for the NOF National Championship, which takes place the week of June 1-7, 2026 (Online):
- Assigned Platform (3 min): We need to get our three-minute speech written about the assigned platform topic of your choice (see above!).
- Asynchronous Debate (4 min): We need to get our four-minute speech written about the new debate topic…
Environmental Protection vs. Economic Growth. - [Optional] Platform Speeches (5 min): We need to create a five-minute informative or persuasive speech about any topic.
IMPORTANT: Please really study those infographics and comic books because even though they don’t contain evident sources, all of the facts are real. They can help you to make really strong arguments, rebuttals, and really strong crossfires!
TUE Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
WED Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF & Crossfire Only):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
THU Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
FRI Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF & LD):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] & [Lincoln Douglas] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
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!