Sixth grade Public Speaking or Debate introduces a wide array of competitive events, ranging from debate, speech and interpretation. We cover Congressional Debate, World Schools Debate, Speech & Interpretation and Extemporaneous Speaking. We also engage in other units such as Animal Farm.
Sixth graders in the class are welcome to compete at tournaments as opportunities arise. Sixth graders at Lanier who are not in the class but wish to join the debate team should come to 6th Grade Debate Club which meets every Tuesday, in the debate room from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no sign-ups or try-outs. Students need only to show up ready to participate and will need to bring various materials as assigned from week to week. DEBATE CLUB WILL START TUESDAY, SEPT. 16 AT 4 PM
SUPPLIES FOR CLASS
- pen or pencil
- composition notebook
- access to "Animal Farm" by George Orwell
- other materials as assigned
Sixth graders in the class are welcome to compete at tournaments as opportunities arise. Sixth graders at Lanier who are not in the class but wish to join the debate team should come to 6th Grade Debate Club which meets every Tuesday, in the debate room from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no sign-ups or try-outs. Students need only to show up ready to participate and will need to bring various materials as assigned from week to week. DEBATE CLUB WILL START TUESDAY, SEPT. 16 AT 4 PM
SUPPLIES FOR CLASS
- pen or pencil
- composition notebook
- access to "Animal Farm" by George Orwell
- other materials as assigned
