Teaching debate and argumentation skills in the classroom may seem daunting, but the benefits far outweigh the challenges! Debate enables deep engagement in learning, supports literacy skills like reading and writing as well as speaking and listening, and improves critical thinking abilities. In this course, you will learn why debate supports all areas of literacy and how it can easily be integrated into any content area. Explore various debate structures, gather topics that align with your curriculum, and develop lesson plans to implement in the classroom. Unlock the potential of debate as a dynamic teaching strategy, and see how its integration into your curriculum can lead to improved engagement and learning outcomes.