Public Speaking & Debate (Grade 3–12)
Course Introduction
This course is designed to help students express themselves confidently, think logically, and persuade effectively, providing comprehensive development of English speaking and public speaking skills. The curriculum progresses from fundamental public speaking to advanced debate techniques, significantly enhancing students’ academic presentations and classroom performance, while fully preparing them for regional, provincial, and national speech and debate competitions .
Grade Levels：G3–G12
Language of Instruction: Full English
Teachers: Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT) with 20+ years of experience in English speech and debate instruction, having trained multiple provincial and national award-winning students.
Course Modules
- Public Speaking Foundation（G3–G6）
- Voice, intonation, and pronunciation correction
- Speech structure: opening – transition – conclusion
- Overcoming stage fright and building confidence
- Engaging the audience with stories and details
- Intermediate Speaking & Debate Introduction（G5–G8）
- Constructing logical, clear, and persuasive arguments
- Efficiently organizing speech content
- Impromptu speaking and prepared speech practice
- Introduction to mainstream debate formats (Parliamentary, Cross-Examination, etc.)
- Advanced Debate & Competition Preparation（G7–G12）
- Strategies for argument construction and rebuttal in formal debates
- Evidence- and data-based argumentation
- Comprehensive preparation for English speech and debate competitions, including:
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- Peel Region Debate League
- Ontario Student Debate Union (OSDU)
- Toastmasters Youth Speaking Competitions
- DECA and other academic speaking contests
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Class time
In-person Class
Location: Mississauga Campus
| Public Speaking 3/4 | Thur 16:30 – 18:00 |
| Sun 10:25 – 11:55 | |
| Public Speaking 5/6 | Thur 18:05 – 19:35 |
| Sun 12:00 – 13:30 | |
| Public Speaking 7/8 | Thur 19:40 – 21:10 |
| Sun 8:50 – 10:20 | |
| Debate 1 | Wed 16:30 – 18:00 |
| Sun 14:00 – 15:30 | |
| Debate 2 | Wed 18:05 – 19:35 |
| Sun 15:35 – 17:05 | |
| Debate 3 | Wed 19:40 – 21:10 |
| Sun 17:10 – 18:40 |
Course Features
- Experienced Teachers: Taught by Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT) with extensive competition experience
- Small Class Size: Ensures full interaction and personalized feedback
- Competition Opportunities: Provides platforms for students to represent Qilu in contests
- Skill Development: Enhances academic performance, leadership, and interview competitiveness
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate ideas clearly, confidently, and persuasively in any setting
- Master rigorous argumentation methods and efficient logical thinking
- Respond calmly to questions and rebuttals in debates
- Develop critical thinking, organizational skills, and leadership abilities