Moffat County School District RE-1

Moffat County High School

Debate I

Students will:

Comprehension

1. read, understand, and apply the historical context and implications of current events to the debate topic.

Written and Oral

1. speak and write for a variety of purposes and audiences including commentary, debate case on current topic, negative case on current topic, inherence brief, oratory, bill or resolution, and interview.

2. utilize the correct format of a speech and case.

3. develop confident and consistent delivery techniques including nonverbal communication, vocal expression, diction, word choice, antithesis, cross-examination, and figurative language.

4. define and integrate content related words correctly in debate situations. Areas include: analysis, research, reasoning, fundamentals, affirmative case, negative analysis, delivery, and cross-examination.

5. utilize an outline as a pre-writing and delivery tool.

6. actively participate in in-class debates.

7. demonstrate debate skills in on-going, competitive, co-curricular tournaments.

8. demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedure.

9. present evidence demonstrating general knowledge of the current National Forensic League debate topic through extensive reading.

Conventions

1. learn, edit, and improve grammatical usage and mechanics within writing and       speaking.

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2. vary vocabulary for different audiences and purposes.

3. revise and strengthen ideas, structure, and organization.

Thinking Skills

1. analyze and evaluate others’ speeches.

2. adapt and evaluate listening and speaking according to purpose.

3. improve the processing and delivery of information in a logical, cohesive, and timely manner.

4. evaluate research for validity and possible resolution.

5. predict and prepare possible opponent rebuttals.

6. predict and prepare for possible weaknesses in affirmative and negative cases.

7. link evidence to reasoning in writing speeches.

8. create cohesive and effective argumentation.

9. conduct themselves ethically towards opponents and team members during and outside of competition.

10. develop personal strategies to set and obtain weekly, quarterly, and competitive goals.

11. demonstrate independent thinking skills, work, and study habits.

12 generate ideas for speaking and writing through reading a variety of materials.

Research

1. utilize effective library research skills and incorporate materials into speaking situations.

2. access, use, and attribute outside sources correctly.

3. construct on going weekly debate evidence using a variety of research sources.

4. organize and file research for accessibility during debate.

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