{"id":6325,"date":"2025-08-19T12:14:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T16:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qlsy.ca\/?page_id=6325"},"modified":"2026-05-01T15:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T19:09:29","slug":"public-speaking-debate-g3-12-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qlsy.ca\/en\/public-speaking-debate-g3-12-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Speaking & Debate (Grade 3\u201312)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This course is designed to help students\u00a0express themselves confidently, think logically, and persuade effectively<\/strong>, providing comprehensive development of English speaking and public speaking skills. The curriculum progresses from\u00a0fundamental public speaking\u00a0<\/strong>to\u00a0advanced debate techniques<\/strong>, significantly enhancing students\u2019 academic presentations and classroom performance, while fully preparing them for\u00a0regional, provincial, and national speech and debate competitions\u00a0<\/strong>.<\/p>

Grade Levels<\/strong>\uff1aG3\u2013G12
Language of Instruction<\/strong>: Full English
Teachers<\/strong>: Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT) with 20+ years of experience in English speech and debate instruction, having trained multiple provincial and national award-winning students.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Public Speaking Foundation<\/strong>\uff08G3\u2013G6\uff09\n
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    • Voice, intonation, and pronunciation correction<\/li>\n \t
    • Speech structure: opening \u2013 transition \u2013 conclusion<\/li>\n \t
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    • Engaging the audience with stories and details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t
    • Intermediate Speaking & Debate Introduction<\/strong>\uff08G5\u2013G8\uff09\n
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      • Constructing logical, clear, and persuasive arguments<\/li>\n \t
      • Efficiently organizing speech content<\/li>\n \t
      • Impromptu speaking and prepared speech practice<\/li>\n \t
      • Introduction to mainstream debate formats (Parliamentary, Cross-Examination, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t
      • Advanced Debate & Competition Preparation<\/strong>\uff08G7\u2013G12\uff09<\/li>\n
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        • Strategies for argument construction and rebuttal in formal debates<\/li>\n\n\n \t
        • Evidence- and data-based argumentation<\/li>\n \t
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              • Ontario Student Debate Union (OSDU)<\/li>\n \t
              • Toastmasters Youth Speaking Competitions<\/li>\n \t
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                • Experienced Teachers<\/strong>: Taught by Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT) with extensive competition experience<\/li>
                • Small Class Size<\/strong>: Ensures full interaction and personalized feedback<\/li>
                • Competition Opportunities<\/strong>: Provides platforms for students to represent Qilu in contests<\/li>
                • Skill Development<\/strong>: Enhances academic performance, leadership, and interview competitiveness<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                  • Communicate ideas clearly, confidently, and persuasively in any setting<\/li>
                  • Master rigorous argumentation methods and efficient logical thinking<\/li>
                  • Respond calmly to questions and rebuttals in debates<\/li>
                  • Develop critical thinking, organizational skills, and leadership abilities<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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