In this rapidly changing world within which we live, critical thinking and effective

communication are even more important than they ever were. Our speech and debate

training (both in club meetings and in competitions) equips students to think critically,

analyze information, and

to effectively articulate

their arguments. These

skills give our students

a head start in this

competitive world.

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COGITO DEBATEWhere Critical Thinking is Vigorously Practiced

Summer Classes Benefits of Speech & DebateIs your child shy when speaking in front of a group?Do you want your child to gain confidence in communication skills while learning how to think critically about the world around them?Our Classes :• Improves Communication skills• Engages students in critical thinking• Encourages students to look at things from different perspectives.• Allows students to express themselves• Builds confidence and self-esteem

If you have wanted to get your child

involved in fun summer classes Cogito is

offering this summer, check out our

schedule online.

Cogitodebate.com, 888-488-7648Enroll now to get a 15% early bird discount!

Call now, class space is limited.

MOCK TRIALKIDS TED-TALK

PARLIAMENTARY DEBATEADVANCED READING & WRITING

EXPOSITORY SPEECHDUO INTERPRETATION

FUN WITH NEW FRIENDS, REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

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Mar 4, 2017 | CBSR DEBATE High School | LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS LOS OSOS | Level: High SchoolMar 11, 2017 | CBSR Middle School | Young Genius Middle And Elementary School Congressional Debate

Mar 18, 2017 | MSPDP 3rd Tournament, Middle School | Buena Park Junior High School | Level: Middle SchoolApr 22, 2017 | NatCir Middle School | Claremont Wolfcub Middle School Tournament

May 06, 2017 | MSPDP, Championship, Middle School | Buena Park Junior High School | Level: Middle School

Debating teams, along with their coaches and other club members, prepare for tournaments. Parents, teachers, and community members

are encouraged to participate as judges.

Competitive academic debate offers a powerful means of engaging students in their own education. Debaters come from across the academic spectrum, including those who do not attend school regularly or are not thriving in the traditional classroom.

Debate appeals to these students as a fun, competitive, and student-centered way to encounter academic subjects. For many, debate tournaments are a rare opportunity to connect intellectually with their peers and to have their ideas about important issues considered seriously by adults.

Adding valuable, hands-on experience in the art of

debate, his passion for education shows in his

eagerness to teach children and young adults

critical thinking and debate skills. Coach

Anderson's focus is on critical thinking skills &

A.R.E.I. - Assertion, Reasoning, Evidence, Impact in debating.

After a lifetime of being involved with speech, debate,

and having a debate coach as a parent, Brenda has been

watching events at tournaments since she was a child.

She was a founding member of her high school debate

team and competed throughout college. She has won

multiple state and national awards, including gold in

parliamentary debate at the national Phi Rho Pi

tournament. Brenda has been coaching speech and debate

since she was a junior in high school and is excited to

continue working with students at Cogito Debate.

Mrs. Peggy Nowlin brings an insightful background in

elementary education. After thirteen years in the Los

Angeles Unified School District, Mrs. Nowlin decided

to focus her career on teaching Literacy Skills. Her

experience in integrating critical thinking and literacy

skills into the elementary curriculum led her to teaching

the art of speech and debate to younger students.

Although new to this arena, Ms. Nowlin’s students have

shown admirable success in local tournaments.

As a professional mentor and practicing attorney, she was

awarded one of the prestigious "Attorney Coaches of the

Year" for her success in High School Mock Trial. Mrs.

Mitts Patrick has worked with many students in the area

of writing, public speaking, civil litigation, and debate

throughout her 30 year career. Coach Patrick specializes

in Mock Trial & Parliamentary Debate.

Kristina comes to Cogito Debate with an extensive

teaching experience in Speech and Debate from various

schools. She herself has won numerous awards during her

high school and college life. In 2014, she won Silver on

Extemporaneous Speaking and Bronze on Impromptu. In

2015 she won Bronze on Parliamentary Debate and

Bronze on IPDA. She won Gold on IPDA from National

Forensic League, Phi Pho Pi at Cleveland OH in 2015. She

was a guest invited by International U.S.-China British

Parliamentary Debate Tournament.

With over ten years experience teaching math to both

middle and high school students, in addition to her

cognition of advanced math skills, Miss Peggy Lo has a

degree in Biology, International Trade, and speaks three

different languages; English, Mandarin, and Korean. Ms.

Lo’s immeasurable patience and admirable ability to

engage students in higher levels of Algebra and Geometry

make her an excellent addition to our Summer Math

Program.

Middle School Mock-Trial Half Day 2-Week CampSession 1 June 19th - June 30th 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 2 July 10th - July 21st 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 3 July 31st - August 11th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Middle/High School Youth TED Talk Half Day 2-Week CampSession 1 June 19th - June 30th 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 2 July 10th - July 21st 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 3 July 31st - August 11th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Elementary School Expository Speech Half Day 2-Week CampSession 1 June 19th - June 30th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmSession 2 July 17th - July 28th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Elementary School DUO Interpretation Half Day 2-Week CampSession 1 July 3rd - July 14th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmSession 2 July 31st - August 11th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Middle School Parliamentary Debate Half Day 2-Week CampSession 1 June 19th - June 30th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmSession 2 July 10th - July 21st 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmSession 3 July 31st - August 11th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Elementary School Advanced Reading & Writing Half Day 1-Week CampSession 1 June 19th - June 23rd 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 2 June 26th - June 30th 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 3 July 3rd - July 7th 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 4 July 10th - July 14th 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 5 July 17th - July 21st 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 6 July 24th - July 28th 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 7 July 31st - August 4th 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSession 8 August 7th - August 11th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday Wednesday Saturday SundayElementary

Speech & SPAR Debate(Homeschoolers)Grades 2nd – 5th

12:00-2:00 pmTeacher: Kristine Rietveld

Elementary SchoolInnovative Newscast

Grades 1st -5th3:00-5:00 pm

Teacher: Peggy Nowlin

Middle SchoolParliamentary (Parli) Debate

Grades 6th -8th8:00-11:00 am

Teacher: David Anderson

High School SpeechGrades 9th -12th9:00-12:00 pm

Teacher: Kristine Rietveld

High SchoolParliamentary (Parli) Debate

(Homeschoolers)Grades 9th – 12th

2:00-4:00 pmTeacher: Kristine Rietveld

Elementary SchoolSpeech & Debate Class

Grades 3rd -5th5:00-7:00 pm

Teacher: Peggy Nowlin

Middle SchoolSpeech & DebateGrades 6th -8th9:00-12:00 pm

Teacher: Kristine Rietveld

Elementary SchoolInnovative Newscast

Grades 1st -5th10:00-12:00 pm

Teacher: Peggy Nowlin

Middle SchoolParliamentary (Parli) Debate

(Homeschoolers)Grades 6th-8th4:00-6:00 pm

Teacher: Kristine Rietveld

Middle SchoolParliamentary (Parli) Debate

Grades 6th -8th5:00-8:00 pm

Teacher: David Anderson

Elementary SchoolInnovative Newscast

Grades 1st -5th10:00-12:00 pm

Teacher: Peggy Nowlin

Elementary SchoolSpeech & Debate Class

Grades 3rd -5th1:00-3:00 pm

Teacher: Peggy Nowlin

Elementary SchoolPersuasive Speech & Debate

Grades 2nd – 5th4:00-6:00 pm

Teacher: Peggy Nowlin

Elementary SchoolPersuasive Speech & Debate

Grades 3rd -5th1:00-3:00 pm

Teacher: Peggy Nowlin

High School Parli DebateGrades: 9th – 12th

1:00- 4:00 pmTeacher: Kristine Rietveld

High School LD DebateGrades: 9th – 12th

1:00- 4:00 pmTeacher: Kristine Rietveld

Cogito Debate Has Private Classes ForYouth Speech & Debate. It Builds Skills For:

Critical Thinking | Public SpeakingBuild Confidence | Listening Skills | Research Skills

THIS SUMMER COGITO IS OFFERING, FOR THE FIRST TIME --MOCK TRIAL!Our program offers classes in various types of debate and speech, plus–coming this summer-- Kids TED Talk & Mock Trial! These classes help students develop the ability to think critically, analyze and memorize information, organize and present it in various forms and overcome fear and shyness in public speaking.