Elective
Logic and Debate
High School
Fall Semester Only
Teacher: Tommi Lawrence
Discover the art of persuasion and the science of reasoning in Logic & Debate! Students will sharpen their minds and elevate their voices as they dive into formal and informal logic, critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking. Through lively debates and thought-provoking analysis, this course empowers students to confidently articulate their beliefs, defend their viewpoints, and evaluate arguments with clarity and conviction—all grounded in a Christ-centered perspective.
Prerequisites – High school reading level
Required Materials –
• The Fallacy Detective. ISBN 978-0974531571
• The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking Paperback. ISBN 978-
1459741782
• Two books that are free to download https://www.speechanddebate.org/wp-
content/uploads/Textbook-Debate-101.pdf and
https://www.debatingsa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Debating-A-Brief-
Introduction-for-Beginners.pdf
Fees – none
