WELCOME TO COMMUNICATIONS!

Mr. Harris316-648-4347

kmcharris.wikispaces.commharris@kapaun.org

Room 100

COMMUNICATIONS SPEECHES

•Introduction – Who are you?

•Narrative – Tell us a funny story about you

•Demonstrative - Show us how to…

•Informative – Tell us about something

•Declamation - Present a famous speech

•Persuasive - Persuade us to act

•Impromptu - 5 minutes preparation

WELCOME TO DEBATE!Mr. Harris

mharris@kapaun.org316-648-4347

kmcharris.wikispaces.comTwitter: @Kapaundebate

Facebook: KMC Debate and Forensics

Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its exploration and/or development of the Earth’s oceans.

DEBATE EXPECTATIONS

•Participate via in-class assignments•Work with partner(s) •Good sportsmanshipEach student will learn to research,

organize, and orally present information pertaining to this year’s resolution. Student’s will learn how to debate using the National Speech

and Debate Asssociation organization style for competitive

debate.

MISCELLANEOUS THINGS FIRST

WE NEED HELP WITH NOVICE/OPEN SPONSORS

DEBATE OPEN HOUSE and Lunch SATURDAY, SEPT. 6TH AT 11:00 AM MEET STUDENTS AND PARENTS 11:00-12:00 DEMONSTRATION DEBATE FOR NOVICES AND

PARENTS 12:00–1:30 STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO STAY UNTIL 4:00

MEDICAL AND TRAVEL FORMS NEEED ASAP NSDA MEMBERSHIP – Lifetime Member $20

2014 - KAPAUN MT. CARMEL TOURNAMENTS

KAPAUN NOVICE/OPEN INVITATIONAL SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM JUDGE’S NEEDED TO COVER 300 ROUNDS HELP NEEDED FOR THE HOSPITALITY LOUNGE

NSDA QUALIFIER FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH 3:00-9:00 PM SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH 8:00 – 3:00 PM JUDGES NEEDED PRIMARILY FRIDAY HELP NEEDED FOR THE HOSPITALITY LOUNGE

POINT SYSTEM THIS YEAR

Tournament Participation – 3 minimum – First by October

Judging Commitments for Kapuan’s Tournaments

Students cannot wait until December to realize they need to get their points

I will work with extenuating circumstances in advance ONLY

POINT SYSTEM 200 – In-class assignments – 200 points total (NOT OPTIONAL) 300 – Tournament Round – 20 points (Limit 15) 300 – Judges for KMC – 50 points per round (Limit 6 rounds) 300 – Judges for NSDA – 50 points per round (Limit 6 rounds) 200 – Attending KMC Tournament – 40 points per rd (Limit 5) 100 – Practice Rounds – 20 points (Limit 5) 50 – Watch elimination debate – 10 points (limit 5) 100 – Parents sponsor a tournament – 50 points (Limit 2) 100 - Attending NSDA Qualifier – 20 points per rd (Limit 5)

Points and Grades1288-1400 A1162-1287 B1036-1286 C910-1035 D