Novice Grade Requirements
Participants in this course will learn about all nine areas of competitive speech, including, debate, interpretation, congress, extemporaneous speaking, and oratory. Students will be limited in their choices for October’s “Novice Season” of competition, but as the course progresses, will be able to select a competitive event to focus on for the remainder of the speech season and hopefully for the remainder of the student’s high school career.
Because the main purpose of this class is to introduce and prepare students for speech competition, students must compete in order to receive course credit! Students who do not attend tournaments will not receive credit for the course. We strongly encourage students to take advantage of October’s “Novice Season” and compete in tournaments during this time. Novice (first year competitors need to attend at least 2 of their 4 tournaments during October. At least 1 tournament is required in November or December.)
Students in the class will become part of George Washington High School’s Competitive Speech and Debate Team, recognized by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA).
OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS
1.Compete in tournaments throughout the semester. Keep in mind that tournaments are worth 25 points each! If you want an “A”, it is recommended that you attend at least 4.
2. Participate in in-class debates and presentations; a large portion of your grade will be based on speaking in class.
3.Meet the individual assignment requirements for the event you choose for competition.
4. Participate in in-class debates and presentations; a large portion of your grade will be based on speaking in-class. Beware that missing block period on a regular basis will hurt your grade as this is when points may be awarded for in-class debates and speaking.
5. Meet the individual assignment requirements for the event in which you choose to participate. These assignments will involve research and writing both inside and outside of class.
Because the main purpose of this class is to introduce and prepare students for speech competition, students must compete in order to receive course credit! Students who do not attend tournaments will not receive credit for the course. We strongly encourage students to take advantage of October’s “Novice Season” and compete in tournaments during this time. Novice (first year competitors need to attend at least 2 of their 4 tournaments during October. At least 1 tournament is required in November or December.)
Students in the class will become part of George Washington High School’s Competitive Speech and Debate Team, recognized by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA).
OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS
1.Compete in tournaments throughout the semester. Keep in mind that tournaments are worth 25 points each! If you want an “A”, it is recommended that you attend at least 4.
2. Participate in in-class debates and presentations; a large portion of your grade will be based on speaking in class.
3.Meet the individual assignment requirements for the event you choose for competition.
4. Participate in in-class debates and presentations; a large portion of your grade will be based on speaking in-class. Beware that missing block period on a regular basis will hurt your grade as this is when points may be awarded for in-class debates and speaking.
5. Meet the individual assignment requirements for the event in which you choose to participate. These assignments will involve research and writing both inside and outside of class.
