TDL DEBATE CAMP
DAY Three, Wednesday July 14
Beginner Schedule:
| 8:00 – 8:15 AM | Begin in the general room |
| 8:15 – 8:35 AM | Present homework in breakout rooms |
| 8:35 – 9:20 AM | Watch Youtube presentation on Intro to Congress and watch sample video of a congress chamber in session |
| 9:20 – 9:40 AM | Discussion in breakout rooms |
| 9:40 – 9:55 AM | Break |
| 9:55 – 10:40 AM |
Watch Youtube presentation on case writing and then watch a video of a pre-recorded congress speech while flowing it based on the structure from the video |
| 10:40 – 11:00 AM | Discussion in breakout rooms |
| 11:00 – 11:40 AM | Students will do a “claim-warrant-impact" drill in breakout rooms |
| 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM |
Watch Youtube presentation of a live session writing out a speech on a sample bill |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Optional Minors Course |
Advanced Schedule
| Time | Activity Description | ||
| 8:00 - 8:15 AM | Presentation: "how to find arguments, building connections" in the general room | ||
| 8:15 - 8:45 AM | Find unique arguments given simple bills in the general room | ||
| 8:45 - 9:00 AM | Present claim to group in breakout rooms | ||
| 9:00 - 9:10 AM | Break | ||
| 9:10 - 9:30 AM | Watch speeches from national competitors (link) , look at the speech from a judges POV in breakout rooms | ||
| 9:30 - 10:30 AM | Drills on Projection, Chamber Pretense, Enunciation, Tone Variation in breakout rooms | ||
| 10:30 - 10:45 AM | Break | ||
| 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Questions on tournament prep, continue speech work in the general room | ||
| 11:30 - 12:00 PM | Drill similar to "gauntlet" in breakout room | ||
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Optional Minors Course | ||
| HOMEWORK: Fill out form for day 4 activities, work on tournament prep |