Speech and Debate

Speech/Debate (045) - Grade (s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite(s): None

Length: 5 periods/week

Students plan and deliver several types of speeches, including informative, demonstrative, narrative, and persuasive. Students learn basic body and voice control exercises, as well as the total communication model. Students are exposed to various debate theories and styles and practice their researching and debating skills using current events as topics. Resources include peer evaluation, small group collaboration, and audio and video self-evaluation.