Chapter 03 · Debate 101
Thinking & Tracking
Free debate lessons for kids, teens, and beginners. Take notes during debate (flowing) and prepare fast for SPAR rounds.
12 lessons64:15 total
Chapter lessons
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Recap lessons are marked so you can review the chapter before moving on.
5:11Lesson 1.1
What is Flowing in Debate? (How Kids Can Track Arguments Like a Pro)
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4:35Lesson 1.2
How to Set Up Debate Notes (Columns Method for Flowing)
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5:36Lesson 1.3
How to Write Fast in Debate (Symbols & Shortcuts Explained)
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5:25Lesson 1.4
How to Track Arguments in Debate (Never Miss a Point Again)
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5:13Lesson 1.5
5 Common Flowing Mistakes (That Hurt Your Debate)
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6:43RECAPLesson 1.6
Recap: Flowing (The Complete Debate Note System for Kids)
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4:49Lesson 2.1
What is SPAR Debate? (Think Fast & Speak Smart!)
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4:38Lesson 2.2
How to Prepare for a Debate in 1 Minute (SPAR Prep Method for Kids)
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5:53Lesson 2.3
How to Get Debate Ideas Fast (Even When You Feel Stuck)
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4:59Lesson 2.4
How to Stay Calm During a Debate (Even Under Pressure)
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5:40Lesson 2.5
Easy vs Hard Debate Topics (How to Think Differently)
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5:33RECAPLesson 2.6