Speech & Debate: Find Your Voice

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Step up and find your voice. Learn how to speak confidently, listen carefully, and express ideas clearly and respectfully. Practice giving speeches, joining friendly debates, and working with classmates to support your points with reasoning and evidence. Build public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork skills while gaining the confidence to think on your feet and engage thoughtfully with different perspectives.

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Map/Locations
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Locations
Arlington High School
869 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02476
Instructor

Michael Prior

Michael Prior has been teaching history in Woburn for the last 20 yrs. In addition, he has been a professional Standup Comedian for the last 30 yrs. He mixes laughter and learning in his classroom.

Paul Wexler

Paul Wexler is the long time Speech and Debate Coach at Needham High School. Coach of dozens of national award winners (including a national champion), his students have gone to success in medicine, computer science, and the law as well as becoming recognized restauranteurs, musicians, and international pun contests. He is proudest of his work with students "quieter than church mice" who have found their voice through speech and debate.

Speech & Debate -W1 AM Gr 5-7

  Michael Prior

Arlington High School
Mon Jul 6 - Fri Jul 10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Grades   5th - 7th
Speech & Debate -W5 AM Gr 6-9

  Paul Wexler

Arlington High School
Mon Aug 3 - Fri Aug 7
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Grades   6th - 9th
Speech & Debate -W6 PM Gr 6-9

  Paul Wexler

Arlington High School
Mon Aug 10 - Fri Aug 14
12:30 - 3:30 PM
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Grades   6th - 9th