Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association

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Speech & Debate Academy: Beginner Series

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September 21
2021

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Featured Resources for Students

Persuasive Language and Debate Words

When debaters are equally matched in argumentation and refutation, sometimes a speaker's style can be the tiebreaker. Using powerful language...

Beginner Refutation

Deconstruction, also called refutation or clash, is when you disprove arguments brought up by the other team. In a debate developing a solid case...

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We can help you

Be an empathetic, critical thinker who can analyze both sides of an issue
Organize your ideas and create great speeches, essays, and other forms of arguments
Do well in job interviews, scholarship applications, and in group situations that require persuasive speaking
Learn to support and critique ideas from multiple perspectives
Understand and value the power of words

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We offer a wide range of events for young people in grades 5-12 including:

Free workshops for classrooms and clubs
Debate tournaments
Workshops
Summer speech and debate camp

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