MS Speech & Debate

The midterm will be comprised of two parts: a multiple choice & matching section worth 50 points, and an essay writing portion worth 50 points.

Here is the Speech and Debate midterm review.

The essay will actually be a side of a constructive debate, either affirmative or negative. Because I love your creativity and interests, you will be choosing your topics this year.

1. Go to IDEA, the International Debate Education Association’s site.

2. Scroll down to Search database. Go to B List Topics by Theme, and check off Search Junior Topics. Click Submit.

3. From there, choose a topic that has a red Debatabase Junior Topic. Make sure you understand what the topic question is asking. Read through the Pros and Cons. Choose a side: affirmative (pro) or negative (con). You may NOT paraphrase this material in your essay. At the bottom, there are links to articles. Print out the articles that support your stance.

If you don’t choose a topic and bring the articles to class, then you will have to write on topics of my choosing.

11/28 – Short class. We reviewed the Mini Debate Rubric.

11/30 – Short class. We discussed how to maintain a flow chart during your debate.

12/2-12/16 – Debates. Be prepared to present with note cards and research.

10/31  Objective: I will learn what it means to speak persuasively. BW: Do companies have a moral obligation to NOT sell sexy Halloween costumes for children? http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/28/living/sexy-costumes-kids/index.html?hpt=hp_bn8  CW: 1. Take notes on persuasive speaking. 2. View persuasive speech topics. HW: Take a look at list of topics and choose your top 5 favorite. Be ready to choose next class: persuasive speech topics

11/2  Objective: I will demonstrate that I understand persuasive
speaking concepts. BW: How would you strengthen someone’s belief that aliens
are real? CW: 1. Quiz on persuasive speaking. 2. Notes on
claims/support/reasoning. 3. Choose persuasive speech topics.  HW: Bring 5 reliable articles related to topic.

11/4  Objective: I will learn the concepts of claims, support, and
reasoning. I will correctly write a thesis statement based on my persuasive
speaking topic. BW: Describe how easy/hard it was to find articles. – Place
your 5 previous bellworks on the corner of my desk. CW: 1. Take notes on claims, support, and reasoning. 2. Based on what you learned, highlight information from your 5 articles that you think will support your stance on your topic. HW: Write 5 thesis statements
(either for or against) the first 5 topics. Find more information to support your speech.

BW: What is the No. 1 reason why you will listen intently to someone else’s speech? BW: Do companies have a moral obligation to NOT sell sexy Halloween costumes for children?BW: Should Barbie have tattoos? What message does this send to children? BW: How would you strengthen someone’s belief that aliens are real? BW: Describe how easy/hard it was to find articles.

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11/8  Objective: I will apply the concepts of claims, support, and
reasoning. I will correctly write a thesis statement based on my persuasive
speaking topic. BW1: Should NASA continue the space program? Explain. CW: 1. Highlight part of articles that will help support your topic. 2. Constructive speech graphic organizer. HW: work on graphic organizer

11/10  Objective: I will apply the concepts of claims, support, and
reasoning. I will correctly write a thesis statement based on my persuasive
speaking topic. BW2: How did the media play a role in the firing of Joe Paterno? How much influence does the news media have over you? How much do you believe of what you see and hear?  CW: 1. Highlight part of articles that will help support
your topic. 2. Work on constructive speech graphic organizer. HW: Finish graphic organizer by TUESDAY.

11/15  Objective: I will learn what logical fallacies are. BW3: Should law enforcement be allowed to place tracking devices (like GPS) on vehicles without a warrant? Does it matter where the vehicle is located? CW: 1. Finish graphic organizer. 2. Take notes on logical
fallacies.  HW: work on speech draft

11/17  Objective: I will demonstrate what logical fallacies are. BW4: Write an example of circular reasoning. CW: 1. Logical fallacies quiz. 2.  Finish graphic organizer and speech draft. HW: We’ll start presenting after Thanksgiving.

11/21  We watched “Secrets of Body Language” and answered questions.

Objective: I will deliver my informative speech effectively using proper volume, pacing, tone, emphasis, and body language. As an audience member I will provide constructive feedback to my classmates.

BW: None CW: Informative speeches due in printed or electronic form. We start presentations today. Here are the Informative Speech rubrics for the presentation and the content. Speech Debate quarter exam 1 review. HW: When finished, write your informative speech reflection.

9/27 Ms. Ridal was absent, so students debated controversial issues.

9/30 Objectives: I will FOCUS my ideas by finishing my outline introduction and starting the body part of my outline for my informative speech. This outline will help me organize my speech ideas. BW4: What’s the one idea you want the audience (your classmates) to remember about your speech? CW: 1. Watch and analyze an informative speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4RLULR6iNg 2. Finish informative speech outline (introduction, body, and conclusion). 3. I will conference with you regarding your outline. HW: Start informative speech drafts. Next class: exam review of research and speaking skills.

10/4 Objectives: I will use my outline as my guide to write my informative speech. I will learn strategies to support my ideas in my speech. BW5: Bellwork DUE. Should the government fund companies that support the creation of clean energy?
http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/02/tech/innovation/solar-tower-arizona/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 CW: 1. We’ll look at the FINDS model and ways to support your writing. 2. Work on informative speech drafts. 3. Make sure outlines are printed or submitted into Google Documents by next class. 4. Review for exam (Oct. 12). HW: Rough drafts due next class. Please hand write, print, or bring on a flash drive. Final drafts due Oct. 10 printed or placed in Google Documents. Be ready to start presenting Monday.

BW1: What does plagiarism mean? What does it mean to paraphrase something? BW2: How should Indonesia deal with its young smokers? BW3: Should billboards be allowed to use facial recognition software to tailor its advertising to you? BW4: What’s the one idea you want the audience (your classmates) to remember about your speech? BW5: Should the government fund companies that support the creation of clean energy?

10/6 Objective: I will collaborate with my classmates to revise and edit the informative speech drafts.BW1: Should teachers check the immigration status of their students? http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2011/10/05/nr-romo-fleeing-alabama.cnn

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/1006/Is-Alabama-immigration-law-creating-a-humanitarian-crisis

CW: 1. Revise and edit your informative speech drafts. 2. We will review for the quarter exam. HW: Final draft due Monday, Oct. 10. This needs to be printed or turned in on Google Documents in the Per. 6 – Informative Speech collection. We will practice for about 30 minutes and then start presenting. Have your speech on note cards! You will take the quarter exam on Wednesday, Oct. 12. We will resume speeches Oct. 14.

9/19  Objective: I will be able to verbally describe what plagiarism is. I will also be able to take information from multiple places and paraphrase it into my own words.

BW1: What does plagiarism mean? What does it mean to paraphrase something? CW: 1. We will discuss plagiarism. 2. I will model for you how to paraphrase part of a passage. 2. A student will practice on the Promethean Board. 3. You will take your articles and paraphrase a few paragraphs. HW: Find 2 more articles related to your topic.

9/21 Objectives: I will FOCUS my ideas by creating a thesis statement and determining my goals for my informative speech. I will create an outline to help me organize my speech ideas.

BW2: How should Indonesia deal with its young smokers? Video: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2011/09/18/nr-bilchik-child-smokers.cnn     CW: 1. Write a thesis statement and purpose of your speech. What is your goal? INVESTIGATE: You started this by generating research. Highlight relevant ideas you could use for your speech. 3. Create your outline. HW: Read through and be ready to discuss next class: Writing at CSU: http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/infomod/index.cfm

9/23 Objectives: I will FOCUS my ideas by finishing my outline introduction and starting the body part of my outline for my informative speech. This outline will help me organize my speech ideas.

BW3: Should billboards be allowed to use facial recognition software to tailor its advertising to you? http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2011/09/01/kraft-to-use-facial-recognition-technology-to-give-you-macaroni-recipes/

CW: 1. You will think of 3 to 5 ideas that you will be telling us about in your speech. Follow the model outline. 2. INVESTIGATE: You started this by generating research. Highlight relevant ideas you could use for your speech based on your outline. HW: Read through and be ready to discuss next class:

Writing at CSU: http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/infomod/index.cfm

9/9 BW: none CW: Present My Name speech and provide verbal and written feedback. HW: Write the My Name speech reflection. It should be about a page long written or a half page typed.

9/13 BW: What are you most passionate about in life? How do you communicate your passion to others? CW: Finish My Name speech presentations for those who joined the class late or failed to have their speech ready. When finished with the speeches, we will take notes on the Informative Speech. HW: Find 5 topics for an informative speech. Here are some Informative Speech ideas.

9/15 BW: 5 bellworks due. Please write in complete sentences where possible, and be thoughtful in your responses. Here they are:

BW1: What do you like about your name? How were you named? BW2: What are 3 current event issues that you would like to debate? BW3: Describe our vocabulary words (tone, volume, and rate) in your own words. BW4: What are you most passionate about in life How do you communicate your passion to others? BW5: How do you determine whether you should use information you find on a Web site for your research?

CW: We learned how to assess a Web site’s reliability. Please review the Web Site Reliability presentation. HW: Narrow your informative speech ideas to one. Bring in two reliable Web site articles based on what we learned in class today.

8/25 BW1: What do you like/dislike about your name? What’s the history behind your name (first, middle, last, etc.)? CW: You took notes on how Your Voice Speaks Volumes. I also gave you the directions for the My Name Speech. For a bit of fun, we played “Would You Rather.” Be sure to listen to what your classmates are saying as we play next time! HW: Research the meaning of your name if you don’t know your name’s history. Complete the survey on the MAIN page of ridalhigh.com and print out the acknowledgement form below and bring back signed by Sept. 2.

8/29 BW2: What are 3 current events issues you would like to debate? CW: I’ll show you how to use Google Documents. If you don’t have a G-mail account, make one and make sure it’s professional. If you don’t fill out the survey on my MAIN page, I can’t share the class documents with you! We will also be drafting your My Name Speech. HW: Practice your speech. Upload to Google Documents before class meets on 8/31.

8/31 BW3: Describe tone, volume, and pace in your own words. CW: We will be reviewing drafts of speeches on Google Documents. HW: Prepare for speech next class. Bring back acknowledgement form signed (below) if you haven’t already done so.

9/2 BW: none CW: You will be presenting your My Name Speech, which will count as a quiz grade. HW: none

9/7 BW: none CW: You will be presenting your My Name Speech, which will count as a quiz grade. The class is also giving written and verbal feedback. HW: none

1. Please sign up for a professional g-mail account no later than Friday, Sept. 2. If you are under age 13, have your parents fill out one of the options on the Email under 13 consent form.

2. Fill out the survey on the front page of ridalhigh.com. If you are under 13 and are not using an e-mail address, just place XXXXXXXXX for that question.

3. Review the syllabus with your parents and sign the syllabus acknowledgement form below by Sept. 2.

Hello students! This will be where you will find material for your class. Check this page for updates and assignments.

MS Speech Debate Syllabus

Students, please print and fill out the MS Speech Debate syllabus acknowledgement form.

Please feel free to e-mail me at sridal@somersetacademy.com if you have any questions.