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Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association
The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association is a non-profit organization that helps children and youth be effective communicators, deep thinkers, and engaged community members.
SEDA is grateful that we were able to have our E.C. Leslie Provincials before Covid-19 made its way to Saskatchewan. Unfortunately, most upcoming national debate events have been cancelled or postponed. Fortunately with technology we can remain connected! We will keep you updated on any changes to events and the upcoming debate season through social media and the website. We hope everyone is staying safe and adjusting well to social distancing.
Keep Studying, Thinking, Debating
SEDA believes in the power of debate to teach effective communication, critical thinking, and citizenship. Education is our top priority. We hope that while you are participating in social distancing and staying home, you use speech and debate to keep you mind active! Check out the article below by Study International: 12 Ways Debating Will Help You for the Rest of Your Life.
Speech and Debate Activities
Speech and debate activities are a great way to engage students who are learning from home, and a fun way to spend time with the family. These games are designed to help you think critically, express viewpoints, and develop oratory skills.



There are plenty of educational speech and debate activities to try! Click on the images below to be directed to the webpages.
More Resources
Provincial and state debate organizations are a great source of knowledge. Many of their websites have activities, teaching guides, and practice exercises. Below are a few of our favourite debate organization's websites. Click the image to go to the website!
Planning on getting some reading done during social distancing? We've found some books you might like!
*Disclaimer: SEDA's recommendations of these books are based on ratings, reviews, and research. The views expressed in these books are those of the authors, and may not reflect the views of SEDA.
The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking by Claire Duffy Speaking well builds confidence and opens up a world of opportunity. Learn all about the best ways to prepare for a debate or speech, the persuasive power of reason, and the art of argument and rebuttal. Including practical tips from the pros and helpful step-by-step examples, this is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count. | Make up Your Mind by Clark Porter and James Girsch Engage students in lively and meaningful discussion about ideas that matter. This book presents 10 pervasive intellectual conflicts including free will vs. determinism, nature vs. nurture, and liberalism vs. conservatism. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills as they wrestle with contradictions that continue to challenge all people, shaping dialogue about contemporary issues. | Thank you for Arguing by Jay Heinrichs A master class in the art of persuasion. The time-tested secrets taught in this book include Cicero's three-step strategy for moving an audience to action, and Honest Abe's Shameless Trick for lowering an audience's expectations. And it's also replete with contemporary techniques such as politicians' use of code language to appeal to specific groups. This book is warm, witty, erudite, and truly enlightening. |
The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking by Claire Duffy
Speaking well builds confidence and opens up a world of opportunity. Learn all about the best ways to prepare for a debate or speech, the persuasive power of reason, and the art of argument and rebuttal. Including practical tips from the pros and helpful step-by-step examples, this is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.
Make up Your Mind by Clark Porter and James Girsch
Engage students in lively and meaningful discussion about ideas that matter. This book presents 10 pervasive intellectual conflicts including free will vs. determinism, nature vs. nurture, and liberalism vs. conservatism. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills as they wrestle with contradictions that continue to challenge all people, shaping dialogue about contemporary issues.
Thank you for Arguing by Jay Heinrichs
A master class in the art of persuasion. The time-tested secrets taught in this book include Cicero's three-step strategy for moving an audience to action, and Honest Abe's Shameless Trick for lowering an audience's expectations. And it's also replete with contemporary techniques such as politicians' use of code language to appeal to specific groups. This book is warm, witty, erudite, and truly enlightening.
Are you missing the adrenaline and excitement of arguing a motion? Immerse yourself in some of the great debates available on youtube!
Watch SEDA Alum and Team Canada Coach, Jason Xiao, compete in the Worlds Universities Debating Championship 2020 in Thailand
Thailand WUDC : Open Semi-Final (Part 2)
The OxfordUnion youtube channel has many interesting debates and panel discussions on global issues.
Charlie Coverman | It Is Immoral To Be A Billionaire (1/8) | Oxford Union
Airang, a Korean public service agency, hosts a compelling high school debate series.
[Intelligence-High School Debate] Governments should provide a universal basic income _ Part.1
Feedback Surveys
SEDA values your feedback! We are always looking to improve the experience of our members, so we have created feedback surveys for students, parents, judges, and coaches. Feedback survey links were emailed out on Monday March 23rd. We appreciate the time you take to help us assess and improve the work we do. If you are a student, parent, judge, and/or coach, but did not receive a survey link in your email, contact info@saskdebate.com
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