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High School Speech and Debate Part 1 Full Year Curriculum
Jennifer Hughes, B.A., J.D., LL.M, LC
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Come learn about competitive Speech and Debate with friends. Class will focus on Public Speaking Skills, Case Construction, Flowing and the Lincoln Douglas Debate Style. Teacher follows NSDA, ADL and TOC format.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Whether your student argues like a pro, wants to be President or is a bit shy and needs to develop speaking skills, this class welcomes you. Participating in debate teaches many relevant skills, such as persuasive writing, critical listening and thinking, logical reasoning, organizing, speaking clearly in prepared and extemporaneous contexts, efficient notetaking, being creative and adapting, collaborating with others, evaluating and adapting to new information, asking relevant questions,...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Public SpeakingStudents will learn how to give an effective presentation. As a group we will conduct interviews asking questions and relaying back the information.Week 2Lesson 2Presentations and Debate EventsThis week students will present a two-minute speech that they prepared, and we will go over all competitive speech and debate events. Students will choose their own speech and debate path.Week 3Lesson 3Introduction to Debate StructureToday we will discuss case construction with an emphasis on claim, warrant and impact.Week 4Lesson 4Credible ResearchStudents will learn about judge's paradigms, and research expectations.Week 5Lesson 5Introduction to Lincoln Douglas DebateStudents will learn Lincoln Douglas Debate Structure and what to do during each phase.Week 6Lesson 6Values and CriterionsIn class students will learn about LD concepts and philosophies. Students will learn about the criterions Utilitarianism, Consequentialism, and Rawl's Veil of Ignorance.Week 7Lesson 7Values and CriterionsIn class students will learn about LD concepts and philosophies. Students will learn about the criterions Deontological Ethics and Kant's Categorical ImperativeWeek 8Lesson 8FlowingStudents will learn how to flow a debate, we will watch a demonstration debate and practice.Week 9Lesson 9Flowing Cont.Students will learn how to flow a debate, we will watch a demonstration debate and practice.Week 10Lesson 10Rebuttals and BriefsStudents will learn how to give effective rebuttals and vote on final debate topic. We will examine the different types of briefs for debate.Week 11Lesson 11ResearchStudents with assistance will begin to write their final debates.Week 12Lesson 12ResearchStudents with assistance will begin to write their final debates.Week 13Lesson 13Practice Round/Mock DebateIn-class Mock DebatesWeek 14Lesson 14Practice Round/Mock DebateIn-class Mock DebateWeek 15Lesson 15Final DebateTeacher approved judges will come in for online class tournament and students will compete for different awards.
- Public Speaking Skills: body posture, eye contact, movement, fillers, facial expressions, pronunciation, tone and pace. Phases of the debate and how to flow. Research and Writing: What is credible research, writing a narrative and case construction. Understanding how to include impacts, solvency and weight.
I am a Professor, Speech and Debate Coach and Instructor on various platforms and High School and Middle School teacher. I am also a retired attorney in New York State. I taught Speech and Debate for many years at the Middle and High School Level. My students have won awards at both the State and National levels. In 2024 one of my students co-championed Harvard and has a bid for Nationals. Several received scholarships to college based on their speech and debate accomplishments, as well as entrance into competitve High Schools. I also teach Advanced Placement US Government, Advanced Placement Comparative Government and traditional High School Government, going on fifteen year. I know it is important to introduce a fact based, non-biased lesson to students that will foster discussions with their family. For twenty years I have had the opportunity to work with students from Pre-K through Graduate School in both a traditional learning atmosphere and those classes that deviate from neurotypical teaching. I held my teaching certification in World History/US History/Government and Economics for Middle and High School. My teaching philosophy is that all students are individuals and unique learners that must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and where mistakes are considered education victories.
While incorporating the eight learning styles into each class, I believe that there are five essential elements that are conducive to learning. (1) The teacher's role is to act as a guide. (2) Students must have access to hands-on activities. (3) Students should be able to have choices and let their curiosity direct their learning. (4) Students need the opportunity to practice skills in a safe environment. (5) Technology must be incorporated into the school day.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students will work on presentations and case construction.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Assessments offered on parents request. Students will compete in a debate round with outside judges at the end of the semester.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Transcripts available upon request.
Teacher will help with any learning needs. Please let the teacher know ahead of time.
None
Our debate section does not require purchased materials. Only access to articles (both newspaper and research papers). Our speech section requires the student to purchase scripts. These are available on Amazon and the cost is reasonable. I do have some scripts available per request.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will need to practice their pieces and/or debates. They will present during class. I am okay with video cameras and sound off during class. However, for their presentations they will need to share. If they absolutely cannot for various reasons get on camera, please let me know so accommodations can be made before our class begins. Students will need to purchase their own scripts if they choose to compete in a speech even for our follow up class. The class is graded traditionally, and is project based. I do use break out rooms on occasion for students to work together that are on the same side. I will visit the breakout rooms to make sure everything is running smoothly.
Lincoln Douglas Competitive Handbook Debate Briefs Teacher created powerpoints
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from State University of Buffalo School of Law
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Group Class
$25
weekly or $365 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Completed by 54 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
6-12 learners per class
