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Winter Camps
☻Online LD & PF Debate Writing Workshops☻

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ATTENTION:

FOR SPEECH-SPECIFIC WRITING WORKSHOPS, CLICK HERE INSTEAD!


FOR EDUCATIONAL IMMERSION PROGRAMS, CLICK HERE INSTEAD!


FOR THE COMPETITIVE DEBATE PROGRAM, SCROLL BELOW.​


Have a productive holiday by joining our debate writing workshops!

Dates:

Mon to Thu, 26-29 December 2022


LD Topic Writing Workshop


Start the 2022 season with an edge on the competition! This workshop will focus on improving  topic specific strategy and argument construction for the Jan/Feb topic.
Debaters can expect in-depth lessons focused on improving their research and speech writing skills. Debaters will also be given ample opportunities to practice their arguments during practice debates evaluated by The Golden State Academy staff.
The topic writing workshop will focus on the upcoming  January/February topic 'Resolved: Justice requires open borders for human migration.' 

LD debate workshop syllabus:

☻Day 1 - Affirmative Focus 
Topic Introduction Lecture
Wikipedia Debates
Research Skills Lecture
Affirmative Research Homework Assigned 'Harms & Significance'


☻Day 2 - Affirmative Focus
Review Homework Assignment
Cross Examination Activity (Completed Homework Required) 
Card Cutting Lecture & Lab
Affirmative Research Homework Assigned: 'Impact & Solvency'


☻Day 3 - Negative Focus
Review Homework Assignment
Negative Research In Class Activity
Negative Research Homework Assigned: 'Case Neg/Off Case Pt. 1'


☻Day 4 - Negative Focus
Review Homework Assignment
Aff vs. Neg Drill 
Off Case Argument Lab 

By the end of the lesson, debaters will have a completed argument strategy for the affirmative and negative. Students will also receive access to all research and evidence used during practices. 



PF Topic Writing Workshop

Start the 2022 season with an edge on the competition! This workshop will focus on improving  topic specific strategy and argument construction for the January topic.
Debaters can expect in-depth lessons focused on improving their research and speech writing skills. Debaters will also be given ample opportunities to practice their arguments during practice debates evaluated by The Golden State Academy staff.
The topic writing workshop will focus on the upcoming January topic, 'Resolved: The United States Federal Government should increase its diplomatic efforts to peacefully resolve internal armed conflicts in West Asia.' 

PF debate workshop syllabus:

☻Day 1 - Pro Focus 
Topic Introduction Lecture
Wikipedia Debates
Research Skills Lecture
Affirmative Research Homework Assigned 'Harms & Significance'

☻Day 2 - Pro Focus
Review Homework Assignment
Cross Examination Activity (Completed Homework Required) 
Card Cutting Lecture & Lab
Affirmative Research Homework Assigned: 'Impact & Solvency'

☻Day 3 - Con Focus
Review Homework Assignment
Negative Research In Class Activity
Negative Research Homework Assigned: 'Case Neg/Off Case Pt. 1'

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Day 4 -Con Focus
Review Homework Assignment
Aff vs. Neg Drill 
Off Case Argument Lab 

By the end of the lesson, debaters will have a completed argument strategy for the Pro and Con. Students will also receive access to all research and evidence used during practices. 

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​​Pre-Requisites for both LD and PF workshops:
Students must have learned the basics of debate, so at the least they should have previously been enrolled in new beginner debate.


​To learn about the difference between LD and PF, click here.
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Note: We will accept the first 12 students who enroll.
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Schedule, choose between:
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
OR 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Tuition: $525

($50 OFF early bird available until Dec 11th)
Use code GSADEBATE50​ at checkout to avail the discount
I have read & understood everything and would like to register for the online debate WRITING workshop
Please only register for this class if you have taken debate before.
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We would love to have you visit soon at one of our open houses.
Check our home page for the schedule!


School year Hours

M-F: 3:45 pm - 8:30 pm 
Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Telephone

510-270-8480
510-470-0531

Email (preferred)

For more info email us at: info@tgsastaff.com

Locations

Fremont: 200 Brown Rd #201, Fremont, CA 94539

Cupertino: 20432 Silverado Avenue Suite 211, Cupertino, CA 95014

Aborn Institute: 2804 Riedel Road, San Jose, CA 95135 
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