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Primary · Grades 1–6Put speaking skills into a full debate
PSD II turns speaking foundations into practical debate skills. Students examine an issue from more than one perspective, build arguments as a team and learn how to answer the central claims in an opposing case. Practice rounds develop concentration, listening and the ability to think under pressure.
Students become more independent debaters who can build a case with teammates, listen closely and respond during a full round.
Students in Grades 3–4 who already have strong speaking foundations and are ready for structured debate rounds.
Grades 5–6
Build strong arguments on more complex topics
Students examine more complex current issues, evaluate them independently and organise their strongest reasons into persuasive speeches that are easy to follow.
