Chapter 01 · Debate 101
Foundation
Free debate lessons for kids, teens, and beginners. What debate is, how to make claims with reasons, and how to organize your speech.
16 lessons67:41 total
Chapter lessons
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Recap lessons are marked so you can review the chapter before moving on.
3:37Lesson 1.1
What Is Debate? (Explained for Kids 9–12)
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4:04Lesson 1.2
Debate vs Argument vs Discussion (Simple Guide for Kids 8–12)
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3:29Lesson 1.3
What Makes a Good Debater? (It’s Not Being Loud!)
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4:02RECAPLesson 1.4
Recap: What is Debate? (Beginner Guide for Kids)
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4:33Lesson 2.1
What Is an Argument? (Claim, Reason, Example)
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4:34Lesson 2.2
What is a Reason? (How to Explain Your Ideas in Debate)
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5:06Lesson 2.3
What is Evidence? (How to Prove Your Reason in Debate)
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4:43Lesson 2.4
Claim vs Opinion (Easy Explanation for Kids 9–12)
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5:31Lesson 2.5
Strong vs Weak Arguments (How to Tell the Difference!)
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4:16RECAPLesson 2.6
Recap: Argument Basics (Claim, Reason, Evidence for Kids)
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3:56Lesson 3.1
What is Structure in Speaking? (Simple Explanation for Kids 9–12)
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2:48Lesson 3.2
Why Structure Makes You Sound Smarter (Easy Trick for Kids!)
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4:25Lesson 3.3
Messy vs Structured Speaking (Can You Spot the Difference?)
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4:08Lesson 3.4
How to Speak Clearly in Debate: Point → Reason → Example (Simple Structure for Kids)
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4:16Lesson 3.5
How to Sound Smart in Debate: Point → Reason → Example (Easy Trick!)
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4:13RECAPLesson 3.6