1. 7th Grade Public Speaking and Debate
Mrs. brashier
7th Grade Public Speaking and Debate

2. Welcome!
Contact information
Main Office #:
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3. Email address Weekly email updates Check out my website!

4. Extra help/meetings Tuesdays: Student extra help 7:15 – 7:45am
Thursdays: Parent conferences 7:15 – 7:45am
It’s okay if those times do not work for you or your child!

5. Expectations
Improve speaking through: analyzing common faults and habits, learning how to prepare, and practice! Practice! Practice!
Improve ability to debate through: the process of preparation and understanding the difference between debating and arguing.

6. Currently we’re working on….
Getting comfortable speaking in front of the class by working with others
First day introductions
Understanding the vocabulary and how the rubrics are created
Personal experience speech

7. Future assignments Independent speeches: Being a good audience member
Good speeches vs. poor speeches
How to write a moving speech
Class discussions (Socratic Seminar, Fish Bowl, and Touchstone)
Team debates

8. How will your child succeed?
Being supportive when an audience member
Reviewing the rubric before a performance
Reciting a speech in front of the mirror, friend, or family member to address quirks that you may not be aware of
Participate in all class assignments

9. DEBATE TEAM Meetings are every Wednesday from 3-5pm
We compete against Maple Point and Poquessing

10. Any Questions?