Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL

FOR TEENS AND OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE READY TO BE HEARD!

Join us for this virtual cycle of Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL, a 10-week series for youth (ages 14-19) and elders (ages 55+). 

Over the course of 10 Zoom sessions, participants will work in groups of seniors and teens as they learn and practice the Benson model of debate. From what an argument is to crafting and developing a persuasive and impactful argument, Bridging the Gap will teach youth and older adults to develop and hone their research and public speaking skills.

Bridging the Gap will provide a safe space for both generations to share their talents and learn from one another. It’s where the fresh, creative energy of the teens will connect with the useful, tested experience of older adults!

The program is as follows:

· Jan 16:  Orientation and Instruction Session 1

· Jan 23:  Instruction Session 2

· Jan 30:  Instruction Session 3

· Feb 6:  Q&A, Forming Teams & Practice Resolutions

· Feb 13:  Practice Debates 1 --> CANCELLED

· Feb 20:  Practice Debates 1

· Feb 27:  Practice Debates 2

· Mar 5:  Tournament Round 1

· Mar 12:  Tournament Round 2

· Mar 19:  Tournament Round 3

· Mar 26:  Championship Debate/Culminating Event

For more information, please call Berena Hughes at 718-236-1760 ext. 51143 or email bhughes@bklynlibrary.org.

For more information about Services for Older Adults, please visit our website: bklynlib.org/olderadults.