1. Welcome to 7th/8th Speech and Debate
Mr. Eric Blankenship
BA from EKU Biology
MA Xavier Educational
Leadership

2. Meet MR> B

4. Begin Class Procedure 1. Find your seats 2. Place nametag on desk
3. Get out notebook and pencil
4. Be prepared with speech/research

5. Course Curriculum Unit 1: Informative Speaking
Unit 2: Detailed Instructional Informative
Unit 3: Impromptu
Unit 4: Persuasive Speaking
Unit 5: Research evidence
Unit 6: Congressional Debate
Unit 7: Challenge Debate

6. Grading? No Fail policy?@!?!
The following grading standards shall be adhered to: A Excellent B Above Average C Average D Below Average F Failing (NOT GOING TO HAPPEN) I Incomplete

7. Homework Research Outlining Writing speeches
You must be prepared to speak
Without research you will not be ready

8. Absences KNOW your RED/BLACK days
I expect you to do ALL assignments on time.
It is YOUR responsibility to complete ALL work you miss while you are out.
Ask team members for help.

9. What to bring to class? Pencil Folder paper Planner
Positive, curious attitude
Confidence

10. Expectations and Procedures
Follow the Colt Creed (Honor, Integrity, Pride)
Respect yourself (be confident and believe you can do it)
Respect others (don’t hinder others learning environment)
Respect your school
Be safe (follow all lab safety procedures)
Be prepared for class (pencil, pen, paper, notebook)
Stay on task so No sleeping or head down
You must be in your assigned seat at class time
Raise hand to speak

11. Other topics Be positive! Applaud any adult that walks in our room
Have fun
Follow the signs!
HIP Chips
Smart Cookie

12. Contact Twitter: @mistabscience Website on CMS page
Website on CMS page

13. Past/Present/Future Intro Speech Bring visual aid Past/Present/Future
This is year 2 (explain)
Don’t hold back
Can be good, bad, inspirational, sad
All these make you who you are

14. Opening speeches You will have 5-10 minutes to start a speech
This is to introduce yourself.
Think 5 paragraph essay
Intro, 3 supporting points, Conclusion
Let your personality shine
Have fun
What are some key points to think about?
Refer to your RUBRIC

15. Opening speeches Critique: You will give feedback Write one positive
Write one constructive criticism