Course Syllabus–Debate I – Mr. Hamilton 14-15

Course Information

Debate I will focus on the history of debate, how and why people debate one another and in what contexts, and the growing competitive circuits of debate in the state of Texas and the Nation. The course will prepare to students to debate competitively (if they choose) and focus on other areas of the dramatic arts.

Teacher Contact Information

Mr. Hamilton

Work: 940.369.1219

Daily Schedule

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Tutoring will be available before school Monday – Friday 7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. or by appointment

Teacher Website:

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On my teacher website you can find the Forensic competition handbook and the necessary forms that need to be signed to compete.

Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes

Each student will learn about forms of communication and events within the debate context. Students should come away knowing about debate styles, methods, and different types of events offered in this activity.

Suggested Course Materials

No course materials are required however any material a student feels may help them within the realms of the class is accepted and encouraged. I.E. dictionary/thesaurus, philosophy book, oral interp. Books with selections, etc.

Week 1:
*Introductions and paper work
*Stages of Life activity
*Dyads activity
*Dyad speech
**Power point
Why we debate? Society views etc. / Week 2:
*For or Against Activity
*CWI lecture
*Famous speakers/public debates
*Basic structure of a speech or PFD case.
*Review for paper test.
TEKS 51, 5N, 5M / Week 3:
*Paper test, debate history, CWI, famous speakers, and structure
*Extemp lecture Informative speech
*Outline an Informative speech / Week 4:
*Research Informative speeches.
*Practice rounds with partners.
*Teacher Example
*Begin speaking
TEKS 5i / Week 5:
*Speeches Continued
*Strategies and ways to prepare in 30 minutes.
*Begin impromptu speeches
Debate word search while 30 min. of others
TEKS 2A, B, C, & D / Week 6:
*Speeches and word searches while others prepare.
Week 7:
*Extemp round 2 – Persuasive
*lecture differences
*begin research for topic
*outline of speeches and practice.

TEKS 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D

TEKS 3A,B, C,D,E,F,G,H, / Week 8:
*Test – Persuasive Extemp speeches.
*Introduction into types of Debate
8 Week Tests- Impomptu Speaking / Week 9:
*Public Forum Debate overview lecture
*Video of Debates
*Pair up and begin working on topic / Week 10:
*Test – in-class Debates / Week 11:
*Finish Debates / Week 12:
*Review persuasive extemp and PFD –
*Six Weeks Test-paper test –essay over a topic

Week 13:

*Introduction to LD – Debate
*Lecture – Barbie, hot wheels, values, etc.
*Look at values
*Value activity
*Flowing 101
*Video of LD Debate / Week 14:
*look at and begin case construction.
*continue case construction
*submit final case for 1 side
TEKS 5I 5L 5N 5M
/ Week 15:
*2 Test Grades!
*1 the final case product
*2 the debate itself
*daily grades for flows
*Start debating / Week 16:
*LD debates / Week 17:
*Finish LD debates
*teacher vs. student demo
**LD Debates will count as 9-week Exam grade for this cycle / Week 18:
*review LD debate
*Six weeks paper test LD debate terms etc.
Week 19:
*Introduce – poetry and prose
*categories discussion and ideas
*demos from students or videos
*practice reading aloud for diction, etc.
TEKS 5J, 5K / Week 20:
*begin searching for pieces.
*cutting 101 lecture
*work on cuts
*final cuts due at end of the week / Week 21:
*highlight outline etc final cuts and practice
*test grade – poetry or prose performance / Week 22:
*Original Oratory video
*discussion and lecture of what is OO?
*ideas for OO speeches / Week 23:
*Write OO speeches and practice / Week 24:
*9 weeks test – OO speeches (1 week early)
Week 25:
*CX Debate Intro
*stock issues 101
*topic overview
*cards and research
*cases and flowing / Week 26:
TEKS 4A / Week 27: / Week 28: / Week 29: / Week 30:
*Six weeks test grade final cases and negative attacks

Week 31:

*practical skills unit.
*using skills in the real-world.
TEKS 3A,B, C,D,E,F,G,H, / Week 32:
*job interview skills
*Test-Job interview / Week 33:
*Fun activity using prose poetry lessons for elementary reading. / Week 34:
*Town hall meeting activity.
*recap why this is important
*video?? / Week 35:
*review for semester final: comp. / Week 36:
*paper test comprehensive final exam
**Final Exam

Supplies Needed:

1. Notebook or folder to keep up with returned assignments.

2. Pens – 1 pack of Black pens, 1 pack of Red (these will be to flow debates, bring whole package we will keep these in class)

3. Spiral notebook to complete daily warm-up activities.

4. Box of Kleenex

5. Ream of copy of paper

Grading Policy

90 – 100 points = A

89 – 80 points = B

79 - 70 points = C

69 – 60 points = D

Below 60 points = F

For clarification on how points are earned please see instructor.

Course & TeacherPolicies, Procedures, Rules, Rewards, and Consequnces

Procedures:

  1. When the bell rings students should be seated and working on the bell-work.
  2. The students should be working when the bell rings on the assignment that is either on the board, or the handout provided. This will ensure that learning begins at the start of the class.
  3. When the bell rings students will remain seated, I dismiss the class, not the bell.
  4. By having the students remain seated when the bell rings it provides a brief moment to tell the students goodbye, have a good day, etc. This will help build the crucial relationships with the students.
  5. Each student should pick up and return folder to designated place at the beginning and end of class.
  6. Bring all required materials to class, unless otherwise stated by the teacher.
  7. Keep you name plaque visible at all times, it is how I learn names and keep attendance.

Expectations

  1. Students will enter and exit the room with a positive attitude.
  2. Each student will display pride and individuality in their work and overall contributions to our classroom.
  3. All students will be heard in our classroom, and encouraged to ask questions.
  4. Every student is encouraged to questions the teacher, this is debate, a diversity of opinions is not only expected but strongly encouraged.

Rules

  1. Be courteous to other classmates and the teacher. Refrain from using negative remarks and curse words in the classroom.
  2. Listen and follow instructions, if clarification is needed, ask.
  3. Clean up your surrounding area at the end of each class period.

Consequences

  1. Verbal warning.
  2. Deduction in daily grade.
  3. Teacher/Student Conference.
  4. Note home to parents.
  5. Office Referral.

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