Month of May Projects
- Debate Resource Project due prior to the beginning of class on Monday, May 13th (Email to RyLeigh and Mr. Sand)
- Mrs. Morgan Collaboration -TBD
- Mini Debate Activities
- Clean and organize Mr. Sand's room
- Resources for the new teacher
- Pass down debate tubs
- Ice Cream Social - May 23
Tuesday - 4.9.19
Bell Ringer: Overview of duties to set-up for Debanquet
Kernel Backdrop (Bring from Innovation Lab to MCTEA) - Iris, Joe, and Andre
Table Cloths from Gerlach - Caleigh and Jay
Projector and screen setup from Mr. Thill - RyLeigh and Marianna
Cake prep - Jasmine and Abi
Cooler Prep (water and pop in coolers...ice from Athletic Training room) - Grace, Ella, and Evelyn
_____________________________________________________________________________
Decorating: Everyone
Print Programs: Mr. Sand
Plaques/Awards: Mr. Sand
Read over Senior Speeches: Mr. Sand
Kernel Backdrop (Bring from Innovation Lab to MCTEA) - Iris, Joe, and Andre
Table Cloths from Gerlach - Caleigh and Jay
Projector and screen setup from Mr. Thill - RyLeigh and Marianna
Cake prep - Jasmine and Abi
Cooler Prep (water and pop in coolers...ice from Athletic Training room) - Grace, Ella, and Evelyn
_____________________________________________________________________________
Decorating: Everyone
Print Programs: Mr. Sand
Plaques/Awards: Mr. Sand
Read over Senior Speeches: Mr. Sand
Monday - 4.1.19
Bell Ringer: MS Oral Interp Contest Tomorrow
1. Write Senior Speeches
2. Plan for Debanquet
1. Write Senior Speeches
2. Plan for Debanquet
Tuesday - 3.26.19
Support your bill during the MHS Student Congress session scheduled for Tuesday, March 26
Monday 3.11.19 - Friday, March 22
Bell Ringer: Announcements
1. Overview - 2019 Student Congress Project
Google Drive - Student Congress Resources
1. Overview - 2019 Student Congress Project
- Brainstorm ideas/research information for a legitimate bill to propose
- Create one bill to propose in legislation
- Create evidence cards and a speech that supports your bill
- Write an authorship speech for your bill using the research you've conducted
- Support your bill during the MHS Student Congress session scheduled for Tuesday, March 26
- All bills must be submitted before class on Wednesday, March 13
Google Drive - Student Congress Resources
Thursday - 3.7.19
Bell Ringer: Congratulations, State Student Congress Crew!
1. Congratulations to our Girls State Candidates: RyLeigh, Caleigh, and Grace - Very proud of you!
2. Important Dates: April 2 - MS Oral Interp Contest and April 9 - Debanquet
3. QUIET Work Time - "Ketchup Day"
4. 3:00 - Grace delivers scholarship speech
1. Congratulations to our Girls State Candidates: RyLeigh, Caleigh, and Grace - Very proud of you!
2. Important Dates: April 2 - MS Oral Interp Contest and April 9 - Debanquet
3. QUIET Work Time - "Ketchup Day"
4. 3:00 - Grace delivers scholarship speech
Tuesday - 3.5.19
State Student Congress at Southeat Tech
Friday - 3.1.19
State Debate at Sioux Falls O'Gorman
Wednesday - 2.27.19
Bell Ringer: Discuss State Student Congress Registration and Food
*Prepare for State Debate
*Determine Debanquet Date
1. Prepare for today's practice debate rounds
*Prepare for State Debate
*Determine Debanquet Date
1. Prepare for today's practice debate rounds
Monday - 2.25.19
Bell Ringer: Verify State Tournament Registration and Schedule
1. Register for State Student Congress - Tuesday, March 5 (Schedule)
2. Prepare for Wednesday's practice debate rounds:
1. Register for State Student Congress - Tuesday, March 5 (Schedule)
2. Prepare for Wednesday's practice debate rounds:
- Caleigh + RyLeigh vs. Abi + Jay - PF
- Ella vs. Joe - LD
- Jasmine + Marianna vs. Evelyn + Andre + Iris
Thursday - 2.21.19
Bell Ringer: Put away your phones and computers...please take out a sheet of paper
Journal Opportunity: Define the term, "opportunity."
Answer the following questions in your journal:
-Reflect on today's TED Talk in your journal.
*Team Building Activities
Journal Opportunity: Define the term, "opportunity."
Answer the following questions in your journal:
- How do you feel when you have the opportunity to try something new?
- Explain a scenario where you were afforded a new opportunity.
- Why was it important to take a leap of faith with this new opportunity?
-Reflect on today's TED Talk in your journal.
*Team Building Activities
Friday - 2.19.19
Bell Ringer: Discuss Quals - Congratulations, Squad!
1. Team work makes the dream work!
2. Are you really listening or waiting to speak?
3. State Debate Registration
4. Work Time
1. Team work makes the dream work!
2. Are you really listening or waiting to speak?
3. State Debate Registration
4. Work Time
Wednesday - 2.13.19
Bell Ringer: Itinerary for Watertown Quals, Event Sheets, and Statements of origin
1. Abi and Andre, please come see me on Thursday, Feb. 14.
2. Practice Debate Rounds
1. Abi and Andre, please come see me on Thursday, Feb. 14.
2. Practice Debate Rounds
Monday - 2.11.19
Bell Ringer: Submit Senior Nominations - Danielle's link, prep for Quals,
1. Create a list of supplies/food (microwave, keurig, plates, etc.) - RyLeigh , please create a Google Doc to share.
2. Quals Information:
4. Work Time:
1. Create a list of supplies/food (microwave, keurig, plates, etc.) - RyLeigh , please create a Google Doc to share.
2. Quals Information:
- Departure time - 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 (No School)
- Inform/Oratory: Please have your oratory/informorative speeches memorized. You will also need to have the original work of the student with bibliography, directly quoted words highlighted, and cover sheet stating that it is the original work of the student and contains less than 150 directly quoted words.
- You may use the internet for debate/extemp rounds. Must provide your own internet access.
4. Work Time:
- Public Forum: Grace and Ella, Abi and Andre, Marianna and Jasmine, and RyLeigh and Caleigh - Jay and Iris work on debate cases
- L-D: Evelyn help Joe
- L-D - Joe and Ella
- PF - RyLeigh/Caleigh and Evelyn/Iris
- Domestic Extemp - Caleigh and Andre
- Foreign Extemp - Joe and ???
- Original Oratory - RyLeigh and ???
Tuesday - 2.5.19
Bell Ringer: Please report to the library
1. Work on debate cases
1. Work on debate cases
Friday - 2.1.19
Bell Ringer: Sign-up for Harrisburg Tournament
1. Hand out CFC Huron Itineraries
2. Mandatory Practice after school on Wednesday
3. Discuss Quals Tournament
4. Prepare for today's practice rounds starting at 2:00 p.m.
1. Hand out CFC Huron Itineraries
2. Mandatory Practice after school on Wednesday
3. Discuss Quals Tournament
4. Prepare for today's practice rounds starting at 2:00 p.m.
- Ella & Iris vs. Marianna & Jasmine
- Grace & Jay vs. RyLeigh and Caleigh
- Joe & Andre - File for Extemp (2-2:30, Extemp Draw at 2:30, and Joe Speaks at 3:00 and Andre at 3:08)
Monday - 1.28.19
Bell Ringer: Sign-up for CFC #3 in Huron
1. Prepare for today's Student Congress Practice Session (starts at 1:50)
2. Grace Lentz with be our PO
3. Work on February Debate Cases - Due by the beginning of Friday's class. We will conduct practice debate rounds on Friday.
1. Prepare for today's Student Congress Practice Session (starts at 1:50)
2. Grace Lentz with be our PO
3. Work on February Debate Cases - Due by the beginning of Friday's class. We will conduct practice debate rounds on Friday.
Thursday - 1.24.19
Bell Ringer: Prepare for today's Student Congress Practice Session (Starts at 2:00) - Please organize binders
1. Caleigh will be the Presiding officer
2. Student Congress Practice Session
1. Caleigh will be the Presiding officer
2. Student Congress Practice Session
Tuesday - 1.22.19
Bell Ringer: Yankton Itineraries and signup for CFC #3 in Huron
**Please write January 29 (Student Congress in Groton) on your calendar. We will leave after A lunch and return at 9 p.m.***
1. Mr. Sand - Hand out for Student Congress
2. Evelyn and Caleigh - Please explain/show new members how to prep for Student Congress
3. Work Time: You must be prepared for next class period's Student Congress Practice Round
4. February Public Forum Debate Cases - Due by the beginning of class on Monday, Jan. 28. Practice debate rounds will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
**Please write January 29 (Student Congress in Groton) on your calendar. We will leave after A lunch and return at 9 p.m.***
1. Mr. Sand - Hand out for Student Congress
2. Evelyn and Caleigh - Please explain/show new members how to prep for Student Congress
3. Work Time: You must be prepared for next class period's Student Congress Practice Round
4. February Public Forum Debate Cases - Due by the beginning of class on Monday, Jan. 28. Practice debate rounds will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Thursday - 1.17.19
Bell Ringer: Last chance to sign up for next week's Yankton meet! Hand out H2O Town Itineraries
1. Discuss tomorrow
2. Due Dates for Student Congress - Speeches due Jan. 22 and Practice rounds on Jan. 24 and 28
3. Research and build February cases - Due Tuesday, Jan. 22
4. Work Time for Student Congress and February Debate Cases
1. Discuss tomorrow
2. Due Dates for Student Congress - Speeches due Jan. 22 and Practice rounds on Jan. 24 and 28
3. Research and build February cases - Due Tuesday, Jan. 22
4. Work Time for Student Congress and February Debate Cases
Tuesday - 1.15.19
Bell Ringer: Verify Registrations for Watertown and Yankton
***SFL Silver Bowl Recognition***
**Create list of Phone Numbers**
1. Review Ballots from Sioux Falls
2. Review Expectations for Team Debate
3. Discuss Student Congress - Put Tuesday, Jan. 29 on your calendar - Leave at 12:00
4. Due Dates for Student Congress - Speeches due Jan. 22 and Practice rounds on Jan. 24 and 28
5. Public Forum Argumentation Roundtable Discussion led by Evelyn and Grace (Shared Document)
6. L-D Case Review - Caleigh and Joe
7. Work Time: Revamp debate cases
***SFL Silver Bowl Recognition***
**Create list of Phone Numbers**
1. Review Ballots from Sioux Falls
2. Review Expectations for Team Debate
3. Discuss Student Congress - Put Tuesday, Jan. 29 on your calendar - Leave at 12:00
4. Due Dates for Student Congress - Speeches due Jan. 22 and Practice rounds on Jan. 24 and 28
5. Public Forum Argumentation Roundtable Discussion led by Evelyn and Grace (Shared Document)
6. L-D Case Review - Caleigh and Joe
7. Work Time: Revamp debate cases
Friday - 1.11.19
Debate @ Sioux Falls Lincoln
Prepare for Student Congress
Prepare for Student Congress
Wednesday - 1.9.19
Bell Ringer: Hand out Itineraries for Sioux Falls Lincoln. Determine sign-ups for Watertown Speech Fiesta.
1. Submit signed debate contracts
2. Extemporavaganza with Madison Hetland in Old Debate Room @ 1:45
3. I.E. Showcase Showdown with Mr. Sand @ 1:45
4. Practice Debate rounds @ 2:30
1. Submit signed debate contracts
2. Extemporavaganza with Madison Hetland in Old Debate Room @ 1:45
3. I.E. Showcase Showdown with Mr. Sand @ 1:45
4. Practice Debate rounds @ 2:30
- Iris and Ella vs. Jasmine and Andre - PF
- Caleigh vs. Joe - LD
- Abi and Jay vs. Grace and Evelyn - PF
Monday - 1.7.19
Bell Ringer: Verify sign-ups for Sioux Falls Lincoln Silver Bowl and Watertown Speech Fiesta
1. Submit signed debate contracts
2. Review results from CFC #2
3. Public Forum Argumentation: RyLeigh, Caleigh, Iris, Ella, Jay, and Joe
4. Work Time: Lincoln-Douglas debate and public forum debate cases
1. Submit signed debate contracts
2. Review results from CFC #2
3. Public Forum Argumentation: RyLeigh, Caleigh, Iris, Ella, Jay, and Joe
4. Work Time: Lincoln-Douglas debate and public forum debate cases
Thursday - 1.3.19
Bell Ringer: Verify sign-ups for CFC #2 at Sioux Falls Washington and sign-up for Sioux Falls Lincoln Silver Bowl
1. Second Semester Overview - Welcome the new members of the Mitchell Varsity Debate Team
2. Review Syllabus and Sign Contracts for 3 IEs and 3 Debates for "A" eligibility
3. Work Time: Prep January Debate Cases
1. Second Semester Overview - Welcome the new members of the Mitchell Varsity Debate Team
2. Review Syllabus and Sign Contracts for 3 IEs and 3 Debates for "A" eligibility
3. Work Time: Prep January Debate Cases
Thursday - 12.20.18
Bell Ringer: Verify Sign-ups for CFC #2 at Sioux Falls Washington
1. Prepare for January Debate Rounds
2. January Debate Rounds 1:55-2:40
1. Prepare for January Debate Rounds
2. January Debate Rounds 1:55-2:40
- Evelyn and Grace vs. RyLeigh and Caleigh
- Jaclyn and Maverick vs. Abi and Marianna
Tuesday - 12.18.18
***Sign-up for CFC #2 at Sioux Falls Washington***
Bell Ringer: 1:45-2:00 - Mr. Holmes will discuss The American Legion's "Constitutional Speech Contest"
1. 2:00-2:30 - Guest Informative Judge: Thea Patrick
2. 2:30-3:15 - Practice Debate Rounds over the January Topic
Bell Ringer: 1:45-2:00 - Mr. Holmes will discuss The American Legion's "Constitutional Speech Contest"
1. 2:00-2:30 - Guest Informative Judge: Thea Patrick
2. 2:30-3:15 - Practice Debate Rounds over the January Topic
Friday - 12.14.18
Brookings Bell Speech/Debate Tournament
Wednesday - 12.12.18
Bell Ringer: Determine Suburban Passengers for Bell/Itineraries
1. Work Time:
RyLeigh and Tandis - West Conference
Grace and Evelyn - Old Debate Room
Abi and Marianna - Sand's Room
Caleigh and Jaclyn - South Conference Room
2. Practice Rounds: Tuesday and Thursday next week!
3. Assignment: Email January Pro/Con case by the end of class.
1. Work Time:
RyLeigh and Tandis - West Conference
Grace and Evelyn - Old Debate Room
Abi and Marianna - Sand's Room
Caleigh and Jaclyn - South Conference Room
2. Practice Rounds: Tuesday and Thursday next week!
3. Assignment: Email January Pro/Con case by the end of class.
Monday - 12.10.18
Bell Ringer: Verify registration for Brookings Bell...Marianna, Abi, Caleigh, and Jaclyn (Please go see Mrs. Millan at 2:00).
1. Email SK Briefs
2. Assignment - January Pro/Con Cases - Due by the end of class on Wednesday, Dec. 12
3. Work Time:
RyLeigh and Tandis - West Conference
Grace and Evelyn - North Conference Room
Abi and Marianna - Sand's Room
Caleigh and Jaclyn - South Conference Room
4. Practice Rounds: Tuesday and Thursday next week!
1. Email SK Briefs
2. Assignment - January Pro/Con Cases - Due by the end of class on Wednesday, Dec. 12
3. Work Time:
RyLeigh and Tandis - West Conference
Grace and Evelyn - North Conference Room
Abi and Marianna - Sand's Room
Caleigh and Jaclyn - South Conference Room
4. Practice Rounds: Tuesday and Thursday next week!
Thursday - 12.6.18
Bell Ringer: CFC Itineraries
Public Forum Debate – 2019 January Topic Area: National Budget/Debt
Resolved: The United States federal government should prioritize reducing the federal debt over promoting economic growth.
Jaclyn, Abi, and Marianna to the old debate room
***Abi and Marianna work on debate case for CFC...Read through cases***
***Jaclyn - File for Extemp***
1. Discuss Expectations and Disappointments
2. Extempers - QUIETLY research, file, and prepare for CFC (See email).
3. Update cases, run through speeches, prepare to finish the semester strong.
4. I will look into Student Congress bills and we will work on those next week.
Public Forum Debate – 2019 January Topic Area: National Budget/Debt
Resolved: The United States federal government should prioritize reducing the federal debt over promoting economic growth.
Jaclyn, Abi, and Marianna to the old debate room
***Abi and Marianna work on debate case for CFC...Read through cases***
***Jaclyn - File for Extemp***
1. Discuss Expectations and Disappointments
2. Extempers - QUIETLY research, file, and prepare for CFC (See email).
3. Update cases, run through speeches, prepare to finish the semester strong.
4. I will look into Student Congress bills and we will work on those next week.
Tuesday - 12.4.18
Bell Ringer: Attendance in Mr. Sand's room
1. Report to Library after attendance.
1. Report to Library after attendance.
Friday - 11.30.18
Bell Ringer: Sign-ups for upcoming tournaments
1. Discussion: Blocks for Debate
2. Informative: Grace - 2:15
3. Organize Debate Materials
4. Extemp Draw: Tandis - 2:15 p.m. (Speak at 2:45), Caleigh 2:22 (Speak at 2:52), Jaclyn 2:29 (Speak at 2:59)
1. Discussion: Blocks for Debate
2. Informative: Grace - 2:15
3. Organize Debate Materials
4. Extemp Draw: Tandis - 2:15 p.m. (Speak at 2:45), Caleigh 2:22 (Speak at 2:52), Jaclyn 2:29 (Speak at 2:59)
Wednesday - 11.28.18
Bell Ringer: Double-check registrations for upcoming tournaments.
1. Practice Extemp Rounds: Tandis - Draw 2:00/Speak 2:30, Jaclyn - Draw 2:07/Speak 2:37, Caleigh - Draw - 2:14/Speak 2:44
2. Oratory: Abi at 2:00
3. Informative: Marianna at 2:15 and Grace at 3:00
***Blocking is the process of preparing arguments in advance of a debate. A block contains the analysis + evidence specific to the issues involved.***
4. Assignment: Create blocks for upcoming tournaments
1. Practice Extemp Rounds: Tandis - Draw 2:00/Speak 2:30, Jaclyn - Draw 2:07/Speak 2:37, Caleigh - Draw - 2:14/Speak 2:44
2. Oratory: Abi at 2:00
3. Informative: Marianna at 2:15 and Grace at 3:00
***Blocking is the process of preparing arguments in advance of a debate. A block contains the analysis + evidence specific to the issues involved.***
4. Assignment: Create blocks for upcoming tournaments
Monday - 11.26.18
Bell Ringer: Sign up for rest of semester tournaments. We need three debate judges for Tuesday, Dec. 4. Tandis - Please bring money for jacket.
1. Practice Extemp Rounds: Caleigh (2:30), Jaclyn (2:37), Tandis (2:44) - Draw starts at 2:00, 2:07, 2:14
2. Informative Speeches: Grace (2:00), Evelyn (2:10), RyLeigh (2:20) - Marianna delivers Inform. next class period
3. Oratory: Abi (3:00)
1. Practice Extemp Rounds: Caleigh (2:30), Jaclyn (2:37), Tandis (2:44) - Draw starts at 2:00, 2:07, 2:14
2. Informative Speeches: Grace (2:00), Evelyn (2:10), RyLeigh (2:20) - Marianna delivers Inform. next class period
3. Oratory: Abi (3:00)
Tuesday - 11.20.18
1. McGovern Recap
2. Tie up loose ends from McGovern
3. Prepare for next year
4. Argument Analysis - Create blocks for your own cases.
2. Tie up loose ends from McGovern
3. Prepare for next year
4. Argument Analysis - Create blocks for your own cases.
Thursday - 11.15.18
Prepare for the McGovern Debate Tournament
Tuesday - 11.13.18
Bell Ringer: Verify registrations for the McGovern. Your name and entries should be highlighted.
1. View Public Forum Topic Analysis Video
2. Analysis Discussion
3. Work Time: Revise and Revamp Debate Case
4. Please make plans to stay after school on Thursday and help set up for the McGovern. Thanks!
1. View Public Forum Topic Analysis Video
2. Analysis Discussion
3. Work Time: Revise and Revamp Debate Case
4. Please make plans to stay after school on Thursday and help set up for the McGovern. Thanks!
Friday - 11.9.18
Bell Ringer: Open up debate cases
1. Read each case
2. Analysis of arguments
3. Read evidence
4. Veterans Day practice
-Sand send out judge emails for McGovern
-Post sign-ups for next tournaments
1. Read each case
2. Analysis of arguments
3. Read evidence
4. Veterans Day practice
-Sand send out judge emails for McGovern
-Post sign-ups for next tournaments
Wednesday - 11.7.18
Bell Ringer: Sioux Falls Itineraries
1. Veteran's Day Speakers report at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday at the PAC. Divide up list of names and rehearse
3. Establish a McGovern To-Do List
1. Veteran's Day Speakers report at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday at the PAC. Divide up list of names and rehearse
- Evelyn Prewett - Senior
- RyLeigh Christopherson - Junior
- Jaclyn McMillen - Sophomore
- Abi Mika - Sophomore
3. Establish a McGovern To-Do List
Monday - 11.5.18
Bell Ringer: Verify Sioux Falls Registrations on Wall
1. Use this time to QUIETLY work on re-vamping original oratories, informative speeches, filing for extemp, or updating debate cases.
1. Use this time to QUIETLY work on re-vamping original oratories, informative speeches, filing for extemp, or updating debate cases.
Thursday - 11.1.18
Bell Ringer: Sioux Falls and McGovern Sign-ups
1. Hand out Aberdeen itineraries
2. Work Time:
1. Hand out Aberdeen itineraries
2. Work Time:
- Prepare debate briefs/cases
- Make sure OO/Info. are on black construction paper
- Prepare Informative visuals
- Evelyn + Grace vs. RyLeigh and Tandis
- Marianna + Abi vs. Jaclyn + Caleigh
Tuesday - 10.30.18
Novice Debate Tournament at Sioux Falls Lincoln
Friday - 10.26.18
Bell Ringer: Pumpkinstakes Itinerary
- Record Voice of Democracy essays
- Construct debate briefs and case
- Present OO/Info. to class
Wednesday - 10.24.18
Work Time:
- Informative visuals printed by Friday, October 26
- Voice of Democracy Rough Draft due Wednesday, October 24
- Construct debate briefs and case - due Friday, October 26
Monday - 10.22.18
Bell Ringer: Please remember to bring jacket money this week. Confirm Pumpkinstakes entries. Slugs due today!
***Judges Needed for October 30***
1. Veteran's Day Speakers:
***Judges Needed for October 30***
1. Veteran's Day Speakers:
- Evelyn Prewett - Senior
- RyLeigh Christopherson - Junior
- Jaclyn McMillen - Sophomore
- Abi Mika - Sophomore
- Marianna
- Informative visuals printed by Friday, October 26
- Voice of Democracy Rough Draft due Wednesday, October 24
- Construct debate briefs and case - due Friday, October 26
- Order McGoven Debate Trophies (Sand)
Thursday - 10.18.18
Bell Ringer: Sign up for Aberdeen Tournament and open your computers, please.
1. Setup Google News Alerts for PF Research
2. Work Time:
1. Setup Google News Alerts for PF Research
2. Work Time:
- Read and slug evidence cards
- Revise OO and Info.
- Write rough draft of Voice of Democracy
Tuesday - 10.16.18
Bell Ringer: You have 15 minutes to complete the following:
-Pair up with your debate partner, spread out around the room, and create the following:
2. Parent Contact Forms
3. Work Time:
-Pair up with your debate partner, spread out around the room, and create the following:
- Team Name
- Agree on a "pump-up song"
- Team Motto
- Team Handshake
2. Parent Contact Forms
3. Work Time:
- Read and slug evidence cards
- Revise OO and Info.
- Write rough draft of Voice of Democracy
Friday - 10.12.18
Bell Ringer: Turn to your debate parter, give her knuckles, compliment her, and say, "Happy Friday!"
1. Important Deadlines:
3. Present and record speeches:
5. Revise your speech
1. Important Deadlines:
- Register for Pumpkinstakes by Tuesday, October 16
- Informative visuals printed by Friday, October 26
- Voice of Democracy Rough Draft due Wednesday, October 24
- Revisions and rehearsals for OO and Info. need to be ready for Pumpkinstakes!
3. Present and record speeches:
- Evelyn
- Marianna
- Grace
- Tandis
- Abi
- RyLeigh
5. Revise your speech
Wednesday - 10.10.18
Bell Ringer: Take out your debate notebooks and write a journal entry in response to this scenario: Imagine you are 18, registered vote, and someone tells you not to bother voting in the upcoming election, because your vote doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. How do you respond? Why does your vote matter?
***Discuss Important Deadlines***
1. Verify jacket sizes and names
2. Rehearse your Info. or OO for a wall two times
3. Create speaking order for recordings
4. Present speeches
5. Analyze and edit your speech
***Discuss Important Deadlines***
1. Verify jacket sizes and names
2. Rehearse your Info. or OO for a wall two times
3. Create speaking order for recordings
4. Present speeches
5. Analyze and edit your speech
Friday - 10.5.18
Bell Ringer: Debate Room Organization
1. Trophy and shirt discussion
2. Forms for McGovern
3. Rehearse your Info, or OO for a wall three times.
4. Analyze and edit your speech
5. Prepare for OO and Info. recordings
1. Trophy and shirt discussion
2. Forms for McGovern
3. Rehearse your Info, or OO for a wall three times.
4. Analyze and edit your speech
5. Prepare for OO and Info. recordings
Wednesday - 10.3.18
Bell Ringer: Team up with your public forum debate partner and determine who will be in charge of constructing the Pro Case and the Con Case.
Resolved: The United States federal government should impose price controls on the pharmaceutical industry.
1. Pros vs. Cons Activity
2. Analysis and discussion
3. Reminder: Extemprovaganza will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday
4. Exit Slip: Based on today's activity and discussion, identify the arguments that will create the largest clash in debate rounds.
Resolved: The United States federal government should impose price controls on the pharmaceutical industry.
1. Pros vs. Cons Activity
2. Analysis and discussion
3. Reminder: Extemprovaganza will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday
4. Exit Slip: Based on today's activity and discussion, identify the arguments that will create the largest clash in debate rounds.
Monday - 10.1.18
Bell Ringer: Discover the NSDA Public Forum resolution for November/December (Discussion)
1. Pumpkinstakes Discussion and Registration on www.tabroom.com
2. Submit Medical Consent Forms
3. Peform OO and Info. Speeches for class
4. Brainstorm Pros/Cons for November Resolution
1. Pumpkinstakes Discussion and Registration on www.tabroom.com
2. Submit Medical Consent Forms
3. Peform OO and Info. Speeches for class
4. Brainstorm Pros/Cons for November Resolution
Thursday - 9.27.18
Tuesday - 9.25.18
Bell Ringer: Print two copies of your rough draft
*Medical Consent Form*
*Debate Jacket Form*
*Judge Course*
1. Rehearse for a wall twice
2. Perform for class
3. Constructive Feedback Session
*Medical Consent Form*
*Debate Jacket Form*
*Judge Course*
1. Rehearse for a wall twice
2. Perform for class
3. Constructive Feedback Session
Friday - 9.21.18
Bell Ringer: Print two copies of your rough draft
1. Rehearse for a wall twice
2. Perform for class
3. Constructive Feedback Session
1. Rehearse for a wall twice
2. Perform for class
3. Constructive Feedback Session
Wednesday - 9.19.18
Bell Ringer: Novice Debate Feedback on OO rough drafts
***Debate Jackets***
1. OO/Info. Work Time
2. OO/Info. Meetings with Mr. Sand
3. Veteran's Day Announcements
4. Rough Drafts due Friday, September 21
5. Be prepared to deliver your rough draft on Friday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 25
***Debate Jackets***
1. OO/Info. Work Time
2. OO/Info. Meetings with Mr. Sand
3. Veteran's Day Announcements
4. Rough Drafts due Friday, September 21
5. Be prepared to deliver your rough draft on Friday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 25
Monday - 9.17.18
Bell Ringer: Discuss the following with your PF debate partner: What is active listening? How can you become a better active listener?
***Bruce Forbes Announcement***
***Bruce Forbes Announcement***
1. "How To Become an Active Listener"
2. "Learn To Be the Last to Speak"
3. OO/Info. Outline Meetings with Mr. Sand
4. OO/Info. Work Time - Talk to Mr. Mastel about printing visuals
5. Rough Drafts due Friday, September 21
6. Be prepared to deliver your rough draft on Friday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 25
2. "Learn To Be the Last to Speak"
3. OO/Info. Outline Meetings with Mr. Sand
4. OO/Info. Work Time - Talk to Mr. Mastel about printing visuals
5. Rough Drafts due Friday, September 21
6. Be prepared to deliver your rough draft on Friday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 25
Thursday - 9.13.18
Bell Ringer: Define the term "listening" in your notebook and describe your own listening skills.
1. "Learn To Be the Last to Speak"
2. Listening Discussion and Introduction
3. OO and Informative Work Time
4. Outlines due Monday, September 17
5. Rough Drafts due Friday, September 21
6. Deliver speeches Friday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 25
1. "Learn To Be the Last to Speak"
2. Listening Discussion and Introduction
3. OO and Informative Work Time
4. Outlines due Monday, September 17
5. Rough Drafts due Friday, September 21
6. Deliver speeches Friday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 25
Tuesday - 9.11.18
Bell Ringer: Debatable Activity
1. 2018 Awards Organization and Count
2. OO and Informative Work Time
3. Outlines due Monday, September 17
4. Rough Drafts due Friday, September 21
5. Deliver speeches Friday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 25
1. 2018 Awards Organization and Count
2. OO and Informative Work Time
3. Outlines due Monday, September 17
4. Rough Drafts due Friday, September 21
5. Deliver speeches Friday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 25
Friday - 9.6.18
Individual Event Work Time! Please use this time to QUIETLY work on your craft! Use your time wisely!
Wednesday - 9.5.18
Bell Ringer: Listening Excercise
1. Poker Face Activity
2. Public Forum Debate Partners Reveal
3. IE Work Time
4. Calendar Discussion
1. Poker Face Activity
2. Public Forum Debate Partners Reveal
3. IE Work Time
4. Calendar Discussion
Friday - 8.31.18
Bell Ringer: This or That Mini Debate - Please stand at the front of the room.
1. Individual IE Meetings
2. Team Debate Partners will be revealed next week
3. IE Work Time
1. Individual IE Meetings
2. Team Debate Partners will be revealed next week
3. IE Work Time
Wednesday - 8.29.18
Bell Ringer: Form a circle at the front of the room.
1. Team Building Activity: Human Pretzel
2. Submit GOALS Assignment
3. Individual IE meetings
4. IE Work Time
1. Team Building Activity: Human Pretzel
2. Submit GOALS Assignment
3. Individual IE meetings
4. IE Work Time
Monday - 8.27.18
Bell Ringer: Pair up and discuss the following:
What is a SMART goal? Why should we write our goals down? Why is it important to have visual reminders of your goals?
***Goal-setting discussion and TED Talk***
***Submit signed Team Debate Contract***
1. Complete "What do you want to happen in your life?" worksheet - DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
-Write your name on the back of this assignment.
2. Grace - Please sign-up for Remind group
3. JOURNAL #1- Procrastination (Answer the following questions in your notebook - paragraph form)
What is your definition of procrastination?
Describe a scenario where you have procrastinated.
How did it make you feel?
Why did you procrastinate?
How can you prevent this from happening again?
4. Compose an email to me ([email protected]) with the following information:
-Subject line: Team Debate Information
-Individual speech events you plan on competing in this year
-Do you plan on competing in public forum debate at every tournament? If so, who are your top three choices of partners?
-Do you have any conflicts with with the proposed speech+debate schedule?
-How will you continue to be successful in debate?
5. Begin brainstorming ideas for Individual Events
What is a SMART goal? Why should we write our goals down? Why is it important to have visual reminders of your goals?
***Goal-setting discussion and TED Talk***
***Submit signed Team Debate Contract***
1. Complete "What do you want to happen in your life?" worksheet - DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
-Write your name on the back of this assignment.
2. Grace - Please sign-up for Remind group
3. JOURNAL #1- Procrastination (Answer the following questions in your notebook - paragraph form)
What is your definition of procrastination?
Describe a scenario where you have procrastinated.
How did it make you feel?
Why did you procrastinate?
How can you prevent this from happening again?
4. Compose an email to me ([email protected]) with the following information:
-Subject line: Team Debate Information
-Individual speech events you plan on competing in this year
-Do you plan on competing in public forum debate at every tournament? If so, who are your top three choices of partners?
-Do you have any conflicts with with the proposed speech+debate schedule?
-How will you continue to be successful in debate?
5. Begin brainstorming ideas for Individual Events
Thursday - 8.23.18
1. Roll Call: Introduce yourself and tell us the following:
-Why did you get involved in debate?
-What speech and debate events have you competed in?
-What is your best memory of debate thus far?
2. Business Card Activity: Please obtain a note card from the front of the classroom. Write the following on the note card:
-Name
-Nickname
-School Email Address
-How can I help make you a better member of the debate team?
-Something interesting we should know about you.
-Activities
-Favorite Quote
-Favorite Food
-Favorite Genre of Music/Artist/Song
-Write two truths and one fib about yourself (in no particular order)
3. Review Team Debate Syllabus and the 2018-2019 Speech + Debate Calendar (Click the button below)
-Why did you get involved in debate?
-What speech and debate events have you competed in?
-What is your best memory of debate thus far?
2. Business Card Activity: Please obtain a note card from the front of the classroom. Write the following on the note card:
-Name
-Nickname
-School Email Address
-How can I help make you a better member of the debate team?
-Something interesting we should know about you.
-Activities
-Favorite Quote
-Favorite Food
-Favorite Genre of Music/Artist/Song
-Write two truths and one fib about yourself (in no particular order)
3. Review Team Debate Syllabus and the 2018-2019 Speech + Debate Calendar (Click the button below)
5. Create Remind group
6. Goal-setting activity: What is a SMART goal? Why should we write our goals down? Why is it important to have visual reminders of your goals?
Homework: Complete "What do you want to happen in your life?" worksheet - DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
-Write your name on the back of this assignment.
7. Exit Slip: Business Card
6. Goal-setting activity: What is a SMART goal? Why should we write our goals down? Why is it important to have visual reminders of your goals?
Homework: Complete "What do you want to happen in your life?" worksheet - DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
-Write your name on the back of this assignment.
7. Exit Slip: Business Card