- Speech and Debate -
@lccspeechdebate
Here is where you will find links for the Speech & Debate class/team.
Classroom
Syllabus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mf7o_yE90t2fJLRsMNcqMNFQGWxGzEpvTIM4cKPMTek/edit?usp=sharing
Signature Form: https://forms.gle/GhVCHnisYXjj7VxcA
Team Expectations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SbVFpqFX39Ual4Vbl1Z4F63ysixZ5gfEpW_n-0x9VdA/edit?usp=sharing
Google Classroom Codes (all lowercase):
-5th: p0dcodg
Remind Code: Text "@lccspe" to 81010 to get class notifications.
Orientation:
Back to School Night Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1o3urGm1DiYCxinbuSWCejh-Per4zHgi5NM5QYtou4XA/edit?usp=sharing
Family Orientation Slides:
Classroom
Syllabus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mf7o_yE90t2fJLRsMNcqMNFQGWxGzEpvTIM4cKPMTek/edit?usp=sharing
Signature Form: https://forms.gle/GhVCHnisYXjj7VxcA
Team Expectations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SbVFpqFX39Ual4Vbl1Z4F63ysixZ5gfEpW_n-0x9VdA/edit?usp=sharing
Google Classroom Codes (all lowercase):
-5th: p0dcodg
Remind Code: Text "@lccspe" to 81010 to get class notifications.
Orientation:
Back to School Night Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1o3urGm1DiYCxinbuSWCejh-Per4zHgi5NM5QYtou4XA/edit?usp=sharing
Family Orientation Slides:
Tournament Sign-ups:
Jack Howe at CSU Long Beach (9/21-9/22)
Jack Howe at CSU Long Beach (9/21-9/22)
- Sign-up: https://forms.gle/GJxH1UjWBYScEvibA
- Invitation: https://www.tabroom.com/index/tourn/index.mhtml?tourn_id=13153
- League #1B [LD/Cong/Policy] (9/28)
Class Calendar:
August 27, 2019
- Mr. Martin opening speech, ice breakers, brief introduction into Speech and Debate
August 28, 2019
-Explain all the events in full detail, speech and debate slideshow, hand out event list
*HW: Highlight event you are most interested in
August 30, 2019
-SPEECH: Quick write: what are you passionate about, go over the syllabus and events, slideshow, quiz
*HW: Write A Two Paragraphs Regarding Which Event Appeals The Most To You (The first paragraphs should be about the even you chose and the second one should be about how it ties into what you're passionate about)
-DEBATE: “What to Expect” PowerPoint, Intro, Ice-breaker questions in notebooks, LD quiz, flip card game(if time)
*returners: basic LD review, how to research
*HW: anything unfinished in class
*You have until the 16 to switch between speech and debate or vice versa
September 4, 2019
-SPEECH: share two paragraphs with the class, lesson: how to be specific
*HW: Research Your Topic And Come Up With 20 Facts With Regards, interpreters can research for the introductions to their pieces
-DEBATE: video of the history of LD, intro to LD power point, explanation of debate structure( if time)
*returners: review how to research, topic analysis
*HW: anything unfinished in class
September 6, 2019
-SPEECH: storytelling ball game, interp: how to read a piece, Platform: How To Research and Write A Persuasive O.O Or O.A
*HW: Interp: Finish reading your piece for next class, and if you were given options for pieces, pick one!
Platform: Fill out the outline with your topic in mind, and be prepared to write your speech next class!
-DEBATE: flip card tournament, argument structure lesson
*returners: research/begin case
*HW: Novices: (Anything we did not finish in class)
Returners: Work on cases. Cases are due on Thursday, the 26th if you want us to revise them before the league, you must turn them in, at the latest, on the 24th. UNLESS YOU ARE PLANNING TO COMPETE AT JACK HOWE LONG BEACH! IF SO, CASES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, THE 20TH. Remember: If you want us to revise your cases before League 1B, you must turn them in, at the latest, on Tuesday, the 24th.
September 10, 2019
-SPEECH: movie, interp: how to cut a piece, platform: start writing
*HW: Interp: bring a rough cut in next class
Platform: no homework
-DEBATE: Jolly Rancher case structure Q & A, introduction to philosophical concepts, value slideshow
*returners: cross-ex drills and case writing
*HW: Novices: (Anything we did not finish in class)
Returners: Work on cases. Cases are due on Thursday, the 26th if you want us to revise them before the league, you must turn them in, at the latest, on the 24th. UNLESS YOU ARE PLANNING TO COMPETE AT JACK HOWE LONG BEACH! IF SO, CASES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, THE 20TH. Remember: If you want us to revise your cases before League 1B, you must turn them in, at the latest, on Tuesday, the 24th.
September 12, 2019
-SPEECH: what type of learner are you quiz, memorization tips, interp: intro writing, platform: meet with teachers
*HW: Interp: Continue memorizing! You will have a memorization test on (9/24) on your full piece!
Platform: Begin memorizing your speech! You will have a memorization test on (9/26)
-DEBATE: claim, warrant impact review, constructing an argument lesson, begin research and case writing
*Returners: flowing/ speaking drills, meet with teachers for case review
*HW: Novices: anything we did not finish and WORK ON CASES! Cases are due on Thursday, the 26th. If you want us to revise them before the league, you must turn them in, at the latest, on the 24th.
Returners: Work on cases. Cases are due on Thursday, the 26th if you want us to revise them before the league, you must turn them in, at the latest, on the 24th. UNLESS YOU ARE PLANNING TO COMPETE AT JACK HOWE LONG BEACH! IF SO, CASES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, THE 20TH. Remember: If you want us to revise your cases before League 1B, you must turn them in, at the latest, on Tuesday, the 24th.
September 16, 2019
-SPEECH: like and um speeches, presenting 101, memorize speeches
*HW: Interp:Continue memorizing, and prepare for the memorization test next class! I will be picking a random section in your piece!
Platform: Continue memorizing, and prepare for the memorization test on 9/26! I will be picking a random section from your
speech, so be prepared!
-DEBATE: how to research review, topic analysis review, work on cases
*Returners: speaking drills, work individually with teachers to help plan out your case
*HW: Novices: anything we did not finish in class; cases are due on Thursday, the 26th if you want us to revise them before the league, you must turn them in, at the latest, on the 24th.
*returners: cases are due next class if you will be competing at Jack Howe.
September 18, 2019
-SPEECH: interpretation prep time, memorization test, interp: how to develop a character, platform: peer presentations
*HW: Interp: character worksheet
Platform: students must get ready for their memorization quiz next class, be sure to use the techniques discussed in class
-DEBATE: speaking and flowing drills, flowing, and work on cases
*Returners: tournament etiquette review, rebuttal review, cross-ex review, speaking/flowing review
*HW: Novices: Anything we did not finish in class and WORK ON CASES! Cases are due on Thursday, the 26th. If you want us to revise them before the league, you must turn them in, at the latest, on the 24th.
*returners: GET READY FOR JACK HOWE or work on cases if you aren’t going
September 20, 2019
-SPEECH: oratory prep time, memorization test, platform: oratory triangle, interp: motivational units 101
*HW: Interp: “Beat-up” your script! Wear clothes you can move around in for next class!
Platform: Write 3 goals you’d like to accomplish next class. Wear clothes you can move around in next class!
-DEBATE: voters and impact calc, rebuttals explanation, flowing practice, work with teachers and peers to edit cases.
*Returners: blank v. blank tournaments
*HW: Novices: CASES ARE DUE NEXT CLASS
*returners: CASES ARE DUE NEXT CLASS
September 24, 2019
-SPEECH: exercising warm up, interp: how to block a piece platform: wall performance
*HW: Interp: Brainstorm blocking ideas for your piece (worksheet). On this worksheet, you will fill out: the blocking idea, why it works for the piece, and the qualities of the object (weight, emotional connection, etc.)
Platform: **Prepare to perform your piece in the upcoming in-class tournament! That means, polish your piece, work on articulation, volume, gestures, and CONFIDENCE! Also, prepare to meet one-on-one with the teacher tomorrow! Bring any questions, comments, or concerns.
-DEBATE: playing cards, flowing drills, speech flowing drills, mock debate day!!
*HW: Novices and returners: PREP IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE LEAGUE!!
September 26, 2019
-SPEECH: tournament expectations, in class tournament, interp: how to pop, platform: teacher meeting
*HW: Interp: Students will fill out a worksheet on their character’s mannerisms, including categories such as: posture, height, facial features, etc. Begin prepping for in-class tournament! Platform: ***Continue prepping for in-class tournament.
-DEBATE: weighing standards, impact tournament
*HW: Novices and returners: anything we did not finish in class
DEBATE: REFER TO THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR ALL FUTURE UPDATES
October 1, 2019
-SPEECH: exercising tongue twisters, and team warm up, preparation for in-class tournament
*HW: Look over ballots and prepare for the in-class tournament!
For next class bring these items:
-Your suit/tournament attire
-A printed version of your speech, with the final cuts and edits made
-2 printed “ballots” (these will act as a rubric for the tournament)
October 3, 2019
-SPEECH: IN-CLASS TOURNAMENT
SPEECH: REFER TO THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR ALL FUTURE UPDATES
Donations: Please use the following link to donate digitally, or you can also contribute directly to the LCC Foundation (with a memo directing your donation to Speech & Debate). Anything at all is greatly appreciated!