What is Debate? (Formats Overview & Classroom Norms)
The Anatomy of an Argument (Claim, Warrant, Impact)
Introduction to Debating Format (Roles & Time Limits)
First Principles Thinking (How to Pick a Side)
Delivery Basics (Pace, Projection, Eye Contact)
School and Youth (First Thematic Area — accessible motions)
Writing Your First Speech (Structure Practice)
Environment and Everyday Life
Signposting and Roadmapping (How to Sound Organised)
Family and Community
What is a Rebuttal? (Introduction to Clash)
Sports and Competition
Points of Information — When and How to Use Them
Technology in Daily Life
The "Because / Therefore" Test (Testing Your Own Arguments)
Health and Lifestyle
Listening to Debate (Active Listening and Note-Taking)
Crime and Punishment (Simple Framing)
Introduction to Definitions and Framing the Motion
Social Media and Youth
First vs. Second Speaker Responsibilities
Rights vs. Responsibilities (Intro to Value Clash)
How to Open and Close a Speech
Gender and Fairness (Accessible Social Justice Motions)
Handling Nerves and Building Confidence
Mock Debate Round + Feedback Session
Impromptu Motion Prep (30-minute prep simulation)
Review — Key Concepts and Common Mistakes
Economy and Everyday Life (Jobs, Prices, Access)
When Both Sides Have a Point — Nuance and Concession
Politics and Leadership (Intro Level)
Building a Simple Model (Policy Prop Basics)
Opposition Basics — Denying vs. Offering Alternatives
Mock Tournament Round 1
Mock Tournament Round 2 + Adjudication Walkthrough
Closing Ceremony — Personal Growth Reflection + Next Steps (Intermediate Preview)
