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2013 - 2014

CAPITOLDEBATE

Langley SchoolDebate Team

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OUR MISSION

Helping youth find their voice - allowing them to effectuate change in their lives, their communities,

and the world at large.

A LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDERCapitol Debate is thrilled to offer a new after school debate program to students at The Langley School.

Our goal is to give every student the unique opportunity to learn to compete in debate. Debate gives children the confidence and self-esteem they need to find their unique voice and effectuate positive change throughout their lives.

Langley's mission statement parallels Capitol Debate's core values in that we strongly believe that every child's potential is boundless. By practicing multiple disciplines with an accredited staff, Capitol Debate embraces the talent of every student to encourage positive academic and social growth as fundamental building blocks into their future.

Our organization is structured to promote the necessary skills individuals need to enhance their lives and the communities around them. Opportunity for advanced learning adds dynamism to student's academics, which later helps them get into better colleges and achieve life-long career goals.

One of Capitol Debate's best features is our phenomenal faculty. Our faculty members possess a wide range of credentials and have a variety of professional backgrounds. Since each instructor offers a different perspective on the same debate topic, students will develop a more flexible style of argumentation.

We provide an entire infrastructure with multiple academic facets so each child can really grasp a clear understanding of the debate world. We do this by providing hands-on interaction with coaches, collaboration with a variety of schools, as well as online classes and resources for students to learn at their individual pace.

In addition to our program's many academic benefits, Capitol Debate is confident we can provide families with a comprehensive program that no other debate program can. With many years of experience, Capitol Debate is the go-to organization for all things debate related. We offer the most efficient program itineraries, travel arrangements, and competition schedules available.

We look forward to meeting all of you and working with your children!

Ronald Bratt | CEO and Founder

Ron BrattCEO & FOUNDER

CAPITOL DEBATE

With over 25 years of experience in the activity, Mr. Bratt has redesigned the logistics of competitive debate. By implementing a variety of educational tools into his programs, it has always been Mr. Bratt's mission to encourage student collaboration and enhance learning. Because of this, Mr. Bratt created Capitol Debate for middle and high school students to make a differ-ence all over the world.

Mike WascherPUBLIC FORUM HEAD COACH

LAKE HIGHLAND PREPARATORY, FLORIDA

Mr. Wascher is the coach of the Lake Highland Prep Public Forum Debate team in Orlando, FL. As coach, his teams were the 2009 CFL National Champions and the 2010 Tournament of Champions Quarterfinalists. Mr. Wascher was Director and Senior Lab Leader, Capitol Debate PF Institute (2009) and Co-founder and Senior Lab Leader, Harvard Institute for Public Forum Debate (2010).

Daryl BurchSENIOR POLICY INSTRUCTOR

MCDONOUGH SCHOOL, MARYLAND

As our lead coach for Policy Debate, Mr. Burch has led many of our students into multiple finalist rounds of championship level debate tournaments. He has also coached debate teams for Michigan state, Emory University, and Towson University camps leading teams to success in the final rounds of a variety of national competitions.

Thomas LloydASSISTANT COACH

CAPITOL DEBATE

Thomas Lloyd serves as the Assistant Coach of public forum debate at the Bronx High School of Science in New York City. In his first year as a debate coach at Bronx Science, his debaters won several local tournaments, advanced to elimination rounds at Emory and Lexington, proceeded to the finals at the NDCA national championship, and qualified for the Tournament of Champions.

Shannen BazziJUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

CAPITOL DEBATE

After four years as a competitor in public forum debate, Shannen Bazzi is currently a student at George Washington University. Shannen has a very impressive background in debate, making it to the final rounds in almost all of her national competitions. Before moving to the collegiate level, she finished her 4 year debate streak with a 2nd place victory out of 317 teams at the Berkley University Debate Invitational.

Audrey LeasureJUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

CAPITOL DEBATE

Audrey Leasure is an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins University, where she studies public health, neuroscience, and philosophy. Audrey debated through out her high school career and received octo-finalist recognition and top speaker awards at national tournaments in Glenbrooks, Minneappolis, Crestian, and Blue Key. Since then, Audrey has coached first year debaters at Lake Highland and students competing in science research.

Jay RyeDIRECTOR OF FORENSICS

MONTGOMERY ACADEMY, ALABAMA

Mr. Rye has served as an educator and head debate coach at Montgomery Academy and now instructs Middle School students with Capitol Debate. Over the years, Jay has accumulated numerous accolades and his teams have successfully placed at several national tournaments, including first place at Stanford University and the University of Alabama, semi-finals at Arizona State University, and quarterfinals at Emory University.

PROGRAM FACULTY

LANGLEY CURRICULUM

Semester 1: Introduction & Fundamentals

Week of 9/09/2013 - Class #1• Introduction to Public Forum Debate format• Types of speeches, timing, and structure• How does the competition operate• Introduction to October's debate topic

- Students will begin outlining pro and con arguments - Impromptu speeches on October topic

Week of 9/16/2013 - Class #2• Effective research techniques• How to find articles on debate topic• How to choose evidence from the article• How to cite evidence• Keyword research techniques

Week of 9/23/2013 - Class #3• How to structure an argument• Claim, reason, evidence• Presenting arguments and delineating between claim, reason, & evidence

Week of 9/30/2013 - Class #4• How to write an effective pro and con case• How to create a catchy opening • How to develop the main points of your case• How to strategically conclude your case

Week of 10/07/2013 - Class #5• Art of refutation• How to respond to other teams' arguments• How to brainstorm and anticipate opposing arguments• How to construct rebuttal briefs

Week of 10/14/2013 - Class #6• Practice debates on October topic• Effective presentation and delivery

Week of 10/21/2013 - Class #7• Final preparations for debate tournament• Building ethos and confidence• What to expect at your first debate tournament• Final strategies• Practice debates

10/25/2013 - 10/27/2013: Capitol Debate Tournament: Fall Classic Howard County, MD

Week of 10/28/2013 - Class #8• Taking notes during a debate• Practice debates

Week of 11/4/2013 - Class #9

• Reviewing ballots from the debate tournament• Reviewing their first debate tournament• Beginning strategic prep for December debate topic

Week of 11/11/2013 - Class #10• How to ask questions during Crossfire• Outlining pro and con cases

Week of 11/18/2013 - Class #11• Developing refutation briefs• Reviewing pro and con cases

Week of 11/25/2013 - No class due to Thanksgiving

Week of 12/2/2013 - Class #12• Practice debates

12/7/2013 - 12/8/2013: George Mason Debate TournamentGeorge Mason University

Week of 12/19/2013 - Class #13• Review tournament• Strategically start preparing for January debate topic

Semester 2: Advanced Skills & Continued Practice

2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE CAMPCapitol Debate is proud to offer one and two week public forum summer programs for residents and commuters. Taught by renowned teachers with sterling track records, this debate institute teaches students the key processes of effective debate such as case construction, composing briefs, research, rebuttals, cross-fire, evidence analysis, and summary and final focus. Debate students leave our academic camp with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to succeed in debate.

Critical to success in public forum debate is the ability to effectively argue a wide range of topics. Our highly experienced debate camp faculty will teach campers advanced argumentation skills in the following areas: Case Criteria Development, Delivery, Issue Selection, Summary and Final Focus Writing, Refutation, Case Construction, Brief Writing, Evidence Analysis, and Research.

Grades: rising 9th-12th

EXCITING SUMMER CAMPS

MIDDLE SCHOOLDEBATE CAMP

Our middle school debate camps teach the fundamentals of argumentation, enabling kids to develop core debating skills that boost confidence and self-esteem. They offer students the chance to improve their communication skills in a safe and secure environment. The curricula of our middle school debate camps aim to equip children to structure arguments, prepare debate cases, research evidence, write rebuttal briefs, deliver speeches, and refute opponents. It will prepare them to be on their middle school debate team the following year at The Langley School.

Not only will our students learn debating skills, they will feel an increase in self-worth, learn critical thinking skills, and improve communication with their peers.

Grades: rising 6th-8th

MIDDLE SCHOOLDEBATE CAMP

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AN INNOVATIVECURRICULUM

A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCEAll of our educators have taught and competed in debate themselves for years. Our decades of experience let us create some of the most comprehensive academic programs in the country. Our students gain the skills to succeed in competition, school, and careers. Students are pushed to improve. They learn logic, critical thinking, case development, refutation skills, advanced crossfire techniques, teamwork, communication, organization, research, and writing.

Our students experience the benfits of our programs in many areas, especially in the competitive arena. Our students consistently win and place in national debate tournaments. Many of our alumni are attending Ivy League schools, and several students have received scholarships for their participation in debate.

Through [the practice rounds], I was able to refine my

debate skills in the areas I needed it most. The instruction

was unparalleled. -Elizabeth K. | Iowa

Everyone in the [camp] was very helpful and kind to

me. I had the time of my life, and I will never forget it.

It was awesome! -Andrea R. | Florida

Great Campuses with Superior Amenities

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• Spacious Dormitories• Beautiful Campuses• Free Wi-Fi Throughout Campus• Computer Lab in Dorm• Full Recreation Room • Buffet Style Dining

• Access to college Athletic Centers• Basketball Courts• Swimming Pool• Advanced Technology in all Classrooms

GREAT FACILITIES

Capitol Debate's 2013 debate camp will bring together an exciting group of accomplished coaches from around the country to work with students ranging from first year students to the event to championship level students.

The institute's curriculum will focus on several major objectives. First, all labs will be led by experienced head coaches, with recently graduated debaters assisting at the direction of the coach in daily activities. Students will spend large portions of each day working with these head coaches in drills and practice debates to diagnose weaknesses and develop an individual plan to improve. With a staff that has been zealous advocates in shaping the future of debate, students will also be encouraged to consider trends in the event and how their approach to debate might need to change in the coming years to remain successful.

REGISTER NOW AT WWW.CAPITOLDEBATE.COMContact us today! | Phone: 1-855-DEBATE4 (855-332-2834) | Email: register@capitoldebate.com

Featured as a "Best Summer Camp"

DEBATE OPENS DOORS"By engaging students in real, complex public policy questions,

competitive debate is nurturing a new generation of engaged,

committed citizens. I can't tell you how hopeful that makes me

feel." -Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

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Hot off the Press! 35% of Harvard's recently admitted Class of 2017 was involved in debate. Washington Post | April 1, 2013