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High School Speech and Debate Public Forum
Class Experience
This section was designed to give both beginner and intermediate debate students an opportunity to further develop skills Public Forum debate. Skills worked on will include framework, research, flowing/advanced flowing techniques, logical reasoning, summary/refutations, weighing, crossfire and public speaking skills. We will use current NSDA topics throughout the course. In addition to classroom participation, students will compete in an end of session tournament to showcase what they have...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Public ForumStudents will discuss Public Forum debate structure and formatting. As a group we will work in pairs to make arguments using the claim, warrant and impact structure.Week 2Lesson 2Introduction to Cross Fire and Debate DrillsStudents will learn how to ask effective crossfire questions and run debate drills that they can practice at home.Week 3Lesson 3Credible Research, Case Briefs and Judge ExpectationsAs a class we will discuss credible research, examine two case briefs and learn about judging paradigms. The group will get ready to SPAR next class.Week 4Lesson 4SPAR: Students will complete mini mock debatesMock DebatesWeek 5Lesson 5FlowingStudents will learn to flow Public Forum Debate rounds.Week 6Lesson 6Advanced Flowing TechniquesStudents will continue to flow a real case and submit their flows.Week 7Lesson 7Final Tournament PreparationStudents will be given their sides and partners for their final debate project. Students will define the resolution and discuss possible arguments on both sides.Week 8Lesson 8Individual Team MeetingsStudents will meet with their instructor and discuss their first debate draft. Teams will be able to work in break out rooms.Week 9Lesson 9Mock DebatesWe will run a mock debate round where all students participate.Week 10Lesson 10Final TournamentStudents will compete in a final tournament with real experienced judges.
- Student goals include: I. Enhancement of critical thinking and reasoning abilities. II. Further academic advancement and development. III. Development of sound and logical arguments. IV. Learning the value of extensive and intense study of an issue, from all sides. V. Development of Communication Skills, having the adaptability for many styles and allowing for complex argumentation. VI. Understanding Public Forum Debate Structure and Case Framework
I am a Criminal Justice Professor and High School History/Economic/Speech and Debate teacher. I am also a retired practicing attorney in New York State (Criminal, Family and International law). I taught Speech and Debate for many years at the Middle and High School Level. I am an award-winning coach at the State level. My students also compete and have won at the National Level. Several received scholarships to college based on their speech and debate accomplishments. I have also taught Advanced Placement US Government, Advanced Placement Comparative Government and traditional High School Government for over ten years. Civil Discourse is very important to me along with fact-checking and understanding propaganda.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Each week the instructor will work with debate groups and they will be expected to complete assigned parts of their arguments. Students should expect 1-2 hours of work weekly after the third week. For speech events, students should practice their piece daily and fill out practice sheets as well as supplemental worksheets (such as character bios) for their event.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Grades are available upon request. Student will receive full points when they can check off everything on teachers rubric.Grading
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Supplies will vary depending on students choice for competition. Speech events usually require a script. Debate requires 3x5 cards, stopwatch and normal school supplies, such as writing utensils. For extemporaneous speaking, students will need access to newspapers and magazines, as well as folders and a case to hold their folders.
Students have some choice when it comes to speech events and may choose scripts that are sensitive in nature. There ust not be any inappropriate words and it must be material that is appropriate for High School students.
Speech event students may need to purchase a script. For example, if your student chooses to do a monologue, they will need to either find a free one online, or purchase one.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from State University of Buffalo School of Law
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Group Class
$32
weekly or $320 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-10 learners per class