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Sparring? Cats and dogs? Sticks of doom?

If you speak the language, this is your wiki. Here's the place to share:
 * topics for buzz groups
 * topics for discussion
 * topics for debate
 * topics for social justice
 * role models for speaking
 * model speeches
 * famous quotes from famous speeches
 * film clips
 * audio clips
 * hopes and dreams for transforming your life as a:
 * 1) listener
 * 2) speaker
 * 3) thinker
 * 4) reasoner


 * What's in it for you?**
 * 1) You'll learn critical-thinking skills, including:
 * identifying issues
 * researching controversial issues
 * forming a viewpoint and defending it
 * considering differing views
 * considering and responding to counterarguments

2. You'll develop your ability to:
 * write effective arguments
 * pose and defend ideas
 * make informed judgments
 * participate in meaningful political and social systems

Are you READY to commit?! __ > S.P.A.R. - Presidential Debates: 1. The Debate that changed history: http://www.museum.tv/debateweb/html/index.htm 2. Scoring a Presidential Debate http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/01/teaching-with-the-presidential-debates/
 * == October ==

SPEAK OUT! Text, Chapter 1 "Public Speaking and Debate" Verbal Skills Non-Verbal Skills Listening Skills

*Post your favorite speakers/speeches/excerpts on the wiki Here are some resources to explore:

http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1841228,00.html

http://www.popularsomething.com/2010/01/top-10-greatest-speeches-of-all-times.html http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/01/the-35-greatest-speeches-in-history/

Vote for your choice of debate dvd for next Friday, October 19 '"Ban Boxing" OR "Television is a Bad Influence"

Vote Here!...

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 * == November's Topic: Impact Statements ==

Read Chapter 7 "Making Arguments Matter: Impact Statements"

We'll analyze impact statements.


 * == December ==

READ Chapter 3 "The Middle School Public Debate Format Program" What is each member of a debate team responsible for doing? (page 59) What are POI's and how can they be used strategically? (page 75)


 * We'll share some of our favorite speeches, so please update this wiki before Friday!!!!
 * We'll vote for our Top Ten Favorite Speeches of All Time.
 * We'll debate The Case for Santa Claus. (If you're researching/organizing your thoughts in advance, remember that you will need to be prepared to argue either 'Pro' or 'Con'. Sticks of Doom decide:
 * We'll follow the routine explained in Chapter 3, which is:

Two teams: Proposition and Opposition

Three speakers per team (First, Second, Rebuttal)

__Presentation order__ :

First Speaker: Proposition Team 5 minutes

First Speaker, Opposition Team 5 minutes

Second Speaker, Proposition Team 5 minutes

Second Speaker, Opposition Team 5 minutes

Rebuttal Speaker, Opposition Team 3 minutes

Rebuttal Speaker, Proposition Team 3 minutes


 * == January: Movie Night ==

Social Justice
 * == February ==

> Website: National Forensic League L incoln-Douglas Debate Topics
 * == March ==

1. Resolved: The UN should step in to stop the use of children as human shields in the Middle East. 2. Resolved: The US should boycott imported products made by child laborers. 3. Resolved: Physician-assisted suicide should be legalized. 4. Resolved: The death penalty should be outlawed.

> Courthouse visit?
 * == April ==