Speech and Debate

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Course Details:

Grades: 10-12

Length: one semester

Prerequisites: At least 11^th grade standing or teacher recommendation for a 10^th grade student.

Course Description:

In this elective course, learners will embrace public speaking as performance, communication, and problem-solving. This introductory course will cover a variety of styles of public speaking and formal debate. Emphasis will be on argumentation, logical organization, research, working with others, and being a supportive audience member. Learners will become familiar with these styles through instruction, research, and practice.

Required Activities

Reading:

Research debate topics.
Evaluate sample speeches.
Discovering the World Through Debate: A Practical Guide to Educational Debate for Debaters, Coaches, and Judges by Joseph P. Zompetti
Online resources:
- - Opposing viewpoints: access through school library online.
  - http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speechbank.htm
  - http://www.history.com/speeches
  - http://www.roch.edu/dept/spchcom/spam/activities.htm
For additional site-based reading options, see the supplemental book list in the appendix.

Writing:

Create written and visual aids for use in speech presentations.
Write original speeches in the informative, demonstrative, and persuasive modes.
An original interpretive speech may be required, as instructor determines.

Speaking and Listening:

Independently practice respectful audience behavior/active listening.
Develop ease in speaking before large and small groups.
Demonstrate increased mastery of basic speaking and presentation techniques introduced in 9th and 10th grades.
Present at least one speech with a partner or a group.
Apply a rubric in evaluating and critiquing peer speeches.
Deliver at least one ten minute speech or presentation.
Engage in at least one debate, both independently and with a partner (this requires writing and reading in preparation for performance).
Use technology in delivery of at least one speech (document camera, projector, laptop, video camera, Internet, etc.).

See the appendix for the Suggested Supplemental Reading List.

Informational Texts

Graduate - Level Competency:

Informational Texts

GS.1 Learners will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of complex print and non-print informational texts – including texts for science, social studies, and technical subjects, and self-selected material.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.1 The learner will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print informational texts, including texts for science, social studies, and technical subjects.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Analyze written and published speeches for logos, pathos, and ethos.
- Increase vocabulary to participate appropriately, utilizing and applying debate terminology and concepts.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.A.1-4,6-8, D.1-5, E.1-4

Performance: R4.1-4

Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AASL

III.A.1-3, V.A.1-3,VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, III. .1-2, IV.B.1-4, VI.B.1-3, III.C1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

1.d, 3, 7.a-b

AK Digital Literacy

6-12. EL.4, 6-12. KC. 1-4, 6-12. GC.1-4

Writing

Graduate - Level Competency:

Writing

GS.3 Learners will write in a variety of modes, including analytical, narrative, explanatory, and expressive, using complex reasoning, structure, and language.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.3 The learner will write in a variety of modes (including analytical, narrative, explanatory, and expressive), and use increasingly complex reasoning, structure, and language.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Utilize research skills developed in previous grades, with emphasis on organization and effective word choice.
- Use different formats to prepare debates and speeches (e.g., essay, outline, notecards).
- Create and support a position.
- Develop and practice effective rhetorical strategies in argumentation or persuasive speeches.
- Identify pros and cons in an argument, and evaluate and utilize research materials to refute or defend an argument effectively.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.A.1-8, D.1-4

Performance: W4.2-5

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.ID.3, 6-12.ID.4

AASL

I.B1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II. .1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4,.II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

4.c-d

Speaking and Listening

Graduate - Level Competencies:

Speaking

GS.4 Learners will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively, strategically making complex decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.

Listening

GS.5 Learners will demonstrate the ability to listen critically and reflectively in a variety of settings and purpose.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.4 The learner will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively, strategically making increasingly complex decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Explore and practice a variety of speech experiences.
- Practice and develop effective speaking skills, including the “mechanics” of vocal projection, diction, and varied tone to speak persuasively.
- Recognize five major types of speeches (i.e., impromptu, informative, interpretive, demonstrative and persuasive), and apply this knowledge to the performance of speeches.
- Understand debate format and terminology.
- Analyze oral arguments for effectiveness, recognizing language that denotes logos, pathos, and ethos.
- Understand formal debate formats, such as Lincoln-Douglas and cross examination.
- Understand and apply Roberts Rules of Order and parliamentary procedure.
- Explain and defend a position orally.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.B.1-3, C.1-5, D.1-4

Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.EL.1, 6-12.DC.3

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.2-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

1.a, 6.a,c-d

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.5 The learner will demonstrate the ability to listen critically and thoughtfully in a variety of settings and purposes.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Analyze oral arguments for effectiveness, recognizing language that denotes logos, pathos, and ethos.
- Independently practice respectful audience behavior/active listening.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.B.1-3, C.1-5, D.1-4

Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.A.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c

Research

Graduate - Level Competency:

Research

GS.6 Learners will demonstrate the ability to conduct research to investigate self-selected and given topics, evaluate sources, utilize databases, and synthesize information independently and collaboratively.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.6 The learner will demonstrate the ability to conduct research to investigate topics, evaluate sources, utilize databases, and synthesize information in an increasingly complex manner.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Accumulate and vet sources online, in print, and in person.
- Coordinate and subordinate information and research material in order to synthesize it and present it coherently.
- Smoothly integrate common knowledge, summary, quoted material, and paraphrases.
- Cite materials accurately according to a given professional manual of style (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago) in order to avoid plagiarism.

Standards:

AKSS

W.6

SL.5

AASL

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c

Technology

Graduate - Level Competencies:

Technological

GS.7 Learners will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the tools of technology to gather, interpret, collaborate, and analyze information and create shareable products.

Media Literacy

GS.8 Learners will engage in independent critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating a complex variety of media.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.7 The learner will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the tools of technology (including digital media and the Internet) to gather, interpret, and analyze information and create shareable products.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Understand the uses and limitations of search engines.
- Use library and professional databases with teacher guidance.
- Make choices from a limited range about technology platforms, and use the appropriate tools (e.g., an app or program) to present material.
- Select technology from a curated list to demonstrate learning and present material.

Standards:

AKSS

RI.5, 6, and 7, RL.7

SL.3 and 5, L.5

ISTE

1.d, 3, 4, 5.c, 6

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.EL.4, 6-12.KC.1-4, 6-12.ID.1-4, 6-12.CT.3, 6-12.CC.1-4

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III. .1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

Media Literacy

Graduate - Level Competency:

Media Literacy

GS.8 Learners will engage in independent critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating a complex variety of media.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.8 The learner will engage in critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating an increasingly complex variety of media. (The term “media” refers to all electronic or digital means and print or artistic visuals used to transmit messages.)

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Recognize, analyze, and understand the value of audio/visual/art as they connect written pieces.

Standards:

AKSS

RI.5, 6, 7, RL.7 SL.3, 5 L.5

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c5

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