Public Speaking & Debate II for Grades 5–6

Develop the skills used in competitive debate

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Grades 5–6

Level Intermediate

Focus Competitive debate skills

Class size Small classes

What students do in class

PSD II gives experienced primary students sustained practice in the skills used in competitive debate. Students learn to build deeper cases, identify the most important disagreement in a round and respond with greater precision. Lessons introduce the habits needed for World Schools and British Parliamentary debating at an age-appropriate level.

What they’ll learn

Construct deeper and better prioritised cases
Identify the main clash in a debate
Deliver strategic rebuttal
Adapt a speech during a live round
Use feedback to improve the next performance

How students progress

Students learn to debate with greater independence, identify the central disagreement in a round and make better strategic choices under pressure.

Who this program suits

Students in Grades 5–6 with established debate foundations who are ready for more demanding argumentation and practice rounds.