Speech & Debate

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Course Details:

Grades: 7-8

Length: one semester

Prerequisites: none

Course Description:

In this course students will learn to prepare debate cases, in addition to learning the speech skills taught in the required English courses. Emphasis will be on argumentative skills and logical organization.

Suggested Activities

- Extemporaneous speaking
- Teacup debates
- Tennis debates
- Practice preparing and delivering basic types of speeches: impromptu, oral interpretation, demonstration, informative, and persuasive.
- Apply a rubric in evaluating and critiquing peer speeches.
- Use technology in delivery of at least one speech (document camera, projector, laptop, video camera, Internet, etc.).
- Write original speeches in the informative, demonstrative, and persuasive modes.

Foundation Reading Skills

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:

MS.1 The learner will read to make meaning while flexibly using a variety of strategies to apply and extend literacy skills with fluency and independence at grade level complexity.

Content Objectives:

Although foundational skills are not identified beyond the sixth grade span, it is important to continue developing them with learners who may need additional support. A variety of strategies will be taught and used with learners to help them understand texts and continue to make meaning.

Reading Informational Text

Graduate - Level Competency:

Informational Texts

Course/Grade Competency:

MS.3 The learner will comprehend and draw conclusions about the author’s intent when reading a variety of increasingly complex, nonfictional texts, and cite a range of relevant and compelling textual evidence to support their analyses.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Analyze and explain how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the overall meaning, accuracy, tone, or intended effect.
- Compare and integrate relevant information from multiple sources, and synthesize conflicting information on the same topics/subjects when developing understanding of a text.
- Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade-level reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
- Compare and contrast how authors portray similar topics, events, or issues, and interpret how the treatment affects the message.

Standards:

AKSS

RI.8.1; RI.8.2; RI.8.3; RI.8.4; RI.8.5; RI.8.6; RI.8.7; RI.8.8; RI.8.9; RI.8.10; W.8.9.b; L.8.4.a-d; L.8.5.a-c; L.8.6; RH.6-7-8.1

AASL

III.A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, VI.B.1-3, III.C.1-3, 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.c-d, 3.b-c

Informational Writing

Graduate - Level Competencies:

Writing

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

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:

MS.6 The learner will produce clear, coherent, and persuasive writing for a range of types, purposes, and audiences.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Identify a focus and use informational text structures to develop and elaborate on a central idea or theme.
- Maintain a focus, point of view, formal style, and tone using techniques and features that organize, analyze, and elaborate on information presented.
- Locate and integrate relevant and credible information from sources into a text.
- Develop a conclusion that summarizes or synthesizes key information presented in support of a central idea or theme.
- Use argumentative structures and persuasive techniques to convey claims and counterclaims related to a topic, text, and/or issue.
- Locate and use reliable and credible sources (print/non-print primary and secondary sources, interviews, etc.) to expand the topic, text, or issue and to support diverse points of view.
- Maintain an authoritative stance for the claim/thesis by analyzing evidence used in support of each stated criterion for a position while addressing possible counterclaims.
- Logically connect reasons, facts, analyses, and sources to provide a conclusion.
- Use correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar in a finished product.
- Edit and revise a text for clarity, coherence, and intent.

Standards:

AKSS

W.8.1.a-e; W.8.2.a-f; W.8.4; W.8.5; W.8.6; W.8.7; W.8.8; W.8.9.a-b; W.8.10; L.8.1.a-d; L.8.2.a-c; L.8.3.a; L.8.6; RH.6-7-8.1

AASL

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

Speaking, Listening, and Language

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:

MS.7 The learner will initiate and participate effectively in speaking and listening for a variety of purposes and audiences (e.g., informal discussions, formal presentations), listen to diverse perspectives, and express ideas clearly and purposefully.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Demonstrate self-confidence through expression and awareness of dramatic abilities and oral language.
- Apply speech preparation skills such as gathering information, note card preparation, and speech organization.
- Practice delivery skills such as volume, intonation, eye contact, poise, and enunciation.
- Demonstrate speaking skills by preparing and delivering a variety of speeches and debates.
- Respond to and evaluate the content and style of their and other learner’s speeches.
- Demonstrate the ability to be active, respectful, and supportive audience members.

Standards:

AKSS

W.8.7; W.8.8; W.8.9.a-b; SL.8.2; SL.8.4; L.8.6; WHST.6-7-8.7; RH.6-7-8.1

AASL

I.A.1-2, III.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

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