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Chapter 02 · Debate 101

Building Arguments

Free debate lessons for kids, teens, and beginners. Build strong arguments with evidence, speak clearly, and organize your ideas.

21 lessons90:07 total

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How to Build an Argument Step-by-Step (Claim → Reason → Evidence) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:35
Lesson 1.1

How to Build an Argument Step-by-Step (Claim → Reason → Evidence)

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How to Make Arguments Stronger (Add Examples!) — Debate 101 thumbnail3:34
Lesson 1.2

How to Make Arguments Stronger (Add Examples!)

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Use Real-Life Examples (Make Arguments Easy to Understand!) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:57
Lesson 1.3

Use Real-Life Examples (Make Arguments Easy to Understand!)

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Three Common Debate Mistakes (Avoid These!) — Debate 101 thumbnail5:12
Lesson 1.4

Three Common Debate Mistakes (Avoid These!)

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Recap Build Strong Arguments (Step-by-Step for Kids!) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:24RECAP
Lesson 1.5

Recap Build Strong Arguments (Step-by-Step for Kids!)

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What is a Real Source? (Good vs Bad Evidence for Kids) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:28
Lesson 2.1

What is a Real Source? (Good vs Bad Evidence for Kids)

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Bad vs Good Evidence (Easy Examples for Kids) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:39
Lesson 2.2

Bad vs Good Evidence (Easy Examples for Kids)

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Who / When / Why Test (Check Your Evidence!) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:05
Lesson 2.3

Who / When / Why Test (Check Your Evidence!)

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Why “My Dad Said” is Weak Evidence (Funny but Important!) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:22
Lesson 2.4

Why “My Dad Said” is Weak Evidence (Funny but Important!)

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How to Use Evidence Naturally (Sound Like a Pro!) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:02
Lesson 2.5

How to Use Evidence Naturally (Sound Like a Pro!)

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Recap: Evidence Mastery (Strong vs Weak Evidence for Kids) — Debate 101 thumbnail5:33RECAP
Lesson 2.6

Recap: Evidence Mastery (Strong vs Weak Evidence for Kids)

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One Idea Per Sentence (The Secret to Clear Speaking for Kids!) — Debate 101 thumbnail5:04
Lesson 3.1

One Idea Per Sentence (The Secret to Clear Speaking for Kids!)

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Stop Rambling! (How to Stay Clear in Debate) — Debate 101 thumbnail3:44
Lesson 3.2

Stop Rambling! (How to Stay Clear in Debate)

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Simple Words vs Big Words (Speak Clearly in Debate!) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:08
Lesson 3.3

Simple Words vs Big Words (Speak Clearly in Debate!)

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How to Sound Confident in Debate (Even If You’re Nervous!) — Debate 101 thumbnail3:35
Lesson 3.4

How to Sound Confident in Debate (Even If You’re Nervous!)

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Recap: Speak Clearly (4 Skills Every Debater Needs!) — Debate 101 thumbnail3:49RECAP
Lesson 3.5

Recap: Speak Clearly (4 Skills Every Debater Needs!)

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Group Your Ideas (Make Arguments Easy to Follow!) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:03
Lesson 4.1

Group Your Ideas (Make Arguments Easy to Follow!)

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Which Argument Goes First? (Debate Strategy for Kids) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:09
Lesson 4.2

Which Argument Goes First? (Debate Strategy for Kids)

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How Many Arguments Should You Give? (Debate Tips for Kids) — Debate 101 thumbnail3:56
Lesson 4.3

How Many Arguments Should You Give? (Debate Tips for Kids)

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When to Stop Talking (Avoid Over-Explaining in Debate!) — Debate 101 thumbnail4:33
Lesson 4.4

When to Stop Talking (Avoid Over-Explaining in Debate!)

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Recap: Organizing Ideas (4 Skills to Sound Clear and Smart!) — Debate 101 thumbnail3:15RECAP
Lesson 4.5

Recap: Organizing Ideas (4 Skills to Sound Clear and Smart!)

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