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This course introduces students to the art and skill of public speaking and debate. Students enter at varying levels of ability and experience; and their techniques and skills are honed throughout the year through a variety of exercises and study. Actual speaking and debating are; of course; required; but; additionally; students are taught a number of rhetorical devices; logical argument; and fallacies. Additionally; students participate in certain “real-life” projects that involve learning and practicing the rudiments of parliamentary procedure; and courtroom trial procedure. In order to improve their speaking and debating abilities; students are expected each semester to choose at least two competition events to practice and polish for presentation for a final performance grade. These competition events are events recognized by the National Speech and Debate Organization. Some of the events include: Impromptu Speaking; Original Oratory; Prose Reading; Poetry Reading; Duo Acting; Humorous Interpretation; Debate; Lincoln Douglas Debate; and others. Though not required; students are encouraged to compete in local and regional speech and debate contests held at other high schools. Many of these off-campus competitions are nationally sanctioned; so motivated students have the opportunity to work toward winning a place at national competition.

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• CTE
• Career and technical education

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Online / Virtual