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Middle School Speech and Debate Part Two

Completed by 8 learners
Ages 11-14
Live Group Class
In this course students will prepare to compete in an all Class Tournament (Debate and/or Speech Options).
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 12 weeks
5-10 learners per class
55 min

What's included

12 live meetings
11 in-class hours

Class Experience

Intermediate Speech and Debate is the second part to my year long Speech and Debate curriculum.  Students can take the course out of order since this section focuses on different material. This section also is designed to give experienced students opportunities to further develop skills in research, critical thinking, and oral communication. Students will have the option to participate in a variety of activities including individual speech events, and various forms of debate (Public Forum). In addition to classroom participation, students will compete in an end of session tournament to showcase what they have learned.

After going over all National Speech and Debate Association events, students will choose 1-2 events they will work on throughout the course.  Students can choose to continue to focus on Lincoln Douglas Debate or choose to compete in one of the following:   
Speech Events:  Monologue, Dramatic and Humorous Interpretation, Original and Standard Oratory, and Dramatic/Humorous Duos. 
Extemporaneous Speaking:  Domestic and Foreign

I have taught/coached this class for many years in a traditional setting and coached our High School Speech and Debate team for almost 10 years.  I worked for a non-traditional Charter School.  We won several State Championships in various events and even had students move on to Nationals.  It is hard work but so rewarding.  Students will be given a grade rubric with expectations for all projects. We follow all National Speech and Debate Guidelines for all events.  You can find out more about the NSDA and see past debate topics by going to:  https://www.speechanddebate.org/    
 
These are student-guided projects.  In other words, the student chooses what event they wish to compete in and I will coach them on skills they need to succeed.  Some skills that we work on are body posture, eye contact, hooks, fillers, facial expressions, research, credible versus biased sources, faulty arguments, working quickly, developing research databases and thinking quickly when put on the spot.  The skills and friendships students gain from this class last a lifetime.

Weekly Breakdown Sample:

Week One: Introduction to Speech Events- Monologue, Standard and Original Oratory, Dramatic/Humorous Duo, Prose.
Week Two and Three:  Introduction to Domestic and Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking
Week Four:  Introduction to Policy Debate and Public Forum
Weeks Five through eleven:  Students will choose the Debate or Speech path.  Group and Individual coaching will begin for the rest of the course. 

Students may choose more than one event with the instructors approval.  Their final exam is a tournament held at the end of the session (Week 12).  All students will be given a final critique.

Learning Goals

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.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Debate topics can lead to some dicey conversations. I encourage students to discuss their debates with their family.
Supply List
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be using a Character Database NSDA videos Lincoln Douglas Handbook Newspaper Articles (Middle School Appropriate Articles)

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from State University of Buffalo School of Law
I am a semi-retired Professor and High School teacher.  I am also a practicing attorney in New York State.  I taught Speech and Debate for many years at the Middle and High School Level.  I was an award winning coach at the State level.  My students also competed 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.  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.

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