Debate/Forensics

Welcome

Welcome to Cardinal Debate/Forensics! I am looking forward to this season. Debate is fairly new to SHS, and I would love to see our team do amazing things!

This year, you will need two items for my classroom; a charged Chromebook and headphones (preferably with a mic if possible).

Syllabus/Handbook and Expectations

Debate Syllabus

Attire

We will not be "attending" our first meet until the end of September, however, I want to give you a heads up on your attire before then. For Debate meets, we are required to wear "professional" attire. Be sure to check the handbook for more information.

- Boys - slacks, button up shirt with tie - jackets are optional (recommended for League, Regionals, and State Competition)
- Girls - slacks or skirts, button up or dress shirt - jackets are optional (recommended for league, Regionals, and State Competition)

Overview/Units

Introduction to Debate

Essentials of Argument

Rules, Stock Issues, Speaker Issues

Using Evidence/Answering Arguments

Rebuttals

Kritiks

Styles of Debate

Schedule