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The Great Debaters
• “Debate is combat and words are your weapons”.
» Melvin Tolsen» The Great Debaters
Director - Ms. Jane G. Boyd, M.Ed.
• Room: 615• Email: [email protected] (best method
of contact)
• Phone: (817) 251-5248
• Cell phone: 214-641-9549
• Responsibilities:
• Directs program
• Teaches Debate
• Teaches Professional Communication
Description -
• Students will gain skills in:– Research– Organization– Logic– Reasoning– Critical Thinking– Time Management– Writing– Problem solving– Knowledge of world events– Ability to speak on a wide variety of topics
Course description
• Debate I is an exploratory Class learning all events:– Extemporaneous Speaking– Policy Debate– Lincoln Douglas Debate– Congressional Debate– Public Forum Debate
information
• Varsity Debate– Fine tunes and develops advanced debate
skills in the division of their choice as well as extemporaneous speaking.
• Contest Preparation
Competition and Practice
• Tournament Participation– Debate I –5 tournaments between September and
February 9– You may attend more for extra credit – the more you do the
more you will improve.
– Varsity Debate –10 tournaments between September and February 9
• Practices – – –Policy Debate and Public Forum – Tuesday
from 4:00-6:30– - Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Congressional
DebateThursday, 4:00-630– No appointments on practice day!
Rules and Expectations
- Respect and Responsibility are required.
• Practices and tournament participation mandatory. PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR PRACTICE AND DON’T LEAVE EARLY.
• Novices Must work 6 hours for novice and the• Varsity ENTIRE tournament at Grapevine Classic
September 11-12.
**Students must also recruit 3 time slots of judges for community friendly debate/public speaking rounds.
Judge forms due September 3
Class Expectations
• Students will try their hardest every day.• Tardy policy will be enforced.• Show respect for person speaking.• Bring materials daily.• Complete Assignments on Time.
• Follow Rules of the Debate Team.• Students will participate in all fund raising
events
Grading Policy
• NOVICE• Tournament Participation – 10%
– Plan accordingly with family
• Practice Attendance – 20%– Don’t make appointments on practice days.
• Class assignments and Daily work – 70%
Grading Policy
• Varsity
• Tournament Participation – 30%– Plan accordingly with family
• Practice Attendance – 30%– Don’t make appointments on practice days.
• Class assignments and Daily work – 40%
No Pass No Play
• Students must be passing ALL classes to participate in Debate tournaments
– Help Keep grades up• Please make sure student has Less time on
Facebook, Twitter, or World of Warcraft than on homework and debate work.
Materials needed
• Materials need for Debate 1• For Daily Class (have here by tomorrow & every day
you’re a debater at GHS)– Flash drive (minimum 2 GB)– Several pens (multiple colors) VERY FINE point.(.05
point)– 1 box of Kleenex brand tissue (or equivalent quality)– 1 digital timer – Ms. Boyd will be ordering some for
$10– A laptop is strongly suggested (NOT an IPAD)– Binder with dividers with pockets
Varsity Materials
• For Daily Class (have here by tomorrow & every day you’re a debater at GHS)– Flash drive (minimum 2 GB)– Several pens (multiple colors) VERY FINE point.(.05
point)– 1 digital timer – Ms. Boyd will be ordering some for
$10– A laptop is Mandatory (NOT an IPAD)
Key Team Rules
• GCISD rules apply even on tournaments• Debaters responsible for all financial obligations in a timely manner
– Local Tournament fee - $30 due Wed PRIOR to the tournament. – Overnight and out of state tournaments – Students pay room,
board, air and ground transportation. School will pay entry and judge fee as well as the coach expenses.
• Transportation – At most tournaments parents will be responsible for transportation to and from the tournament. If numbers or distance indicate need – we will use a school bus (RARE)
• CARPOOL!• Must stay for whole tournament –
– If student MUST leave on a rare basis – a note from the parent requesting permission must be to Ms. Boyd by WED., PRIOR to the tournament.
Team Rules and Expectations – con’t
• Follow Dress Code Guidelines– Must Stay dressed until after awards.– Business Professional
• Men – Dress shirt, dress pants, tie, dark socks, dress shoes, and a suit jacket or sports coat.
• Women – Dress, skirt with nice blouse, Pant Suit (must have jacket that goes with it),Dress suit, appropriate professional shoes.
– (flats for between rounds need to match the outfit)
• **Dress for success!
Team Rules and Expectations - cont
• Watch elimination rounds.– If students are not debating they will be
watching and learning from those who are in those rounds until ALL Grapevine students are eliminated.
– Support team mates.
Acronyms
• TFA – Texas Forensic Association• UIL – University Scholastic League• NSDA – National Speech and Debate
Association• TOC – Tournament of Champions• CX – Cross Examination Debate
• (Policy Debate)
• LD –Lincoln Douglas Debate• Extemp – Extemporaneous Speaking• PFD – Public Forum Debate• Congress – Congressional Debate
Forms
Volunteer Information Release.
www.gcisd-k12.orgPull down parents
Volunteer background check
This is a district requirement for all parents/siblings/friends/family members who will be involved in any way in carpool efforts, tournament volunteer/judging, chaperone, Grapevine Classic, etc. A new form is required annually for every person who will serve as a volunteer.
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