Friday, May 17, 2013

End of the Year Recap!

This has been such a great year for RHS Debate and Forensics!  Our class grew from one class to two, we placed at many tournaments, and we even walked away with some sweepstakes trophies!

I am so proud of these students for their hard work and dedication to this organization.  I am honored to be their coach.  

Here are some pictures from the year that never made it online!
In-Class Rehearsal for Alternative Assignments!

Forensicans at the March Madness tournament in Fayetteville!

"Team Building"
After watching a hearing on a capital murder case in Arkansas, Justice Karen Baker came and spoke with our debaters about the Arkansas court system.  


Stoby's in Russellville was great way to end the trip
Getting some shut eye before the State tournament
A delicious late night snack after many hours of debating

Some of our state qualifiers: Isaac, Josh, Jenni, Ean




Our final meal at a debate tournament for the year!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Assessment for Debate/Forensics

Happy Monday!

Sorry that I can't be here today.  Tomorrow, we'll be working on:

  • Debate/Forensics (3rd hour): finishing bills/debates
  • Debate I (5th hour): preparing for the final exam
For today, I want you to focus on your analysis of performance.  Please answer the following questions, and then submit your work to the sub.

    1.  Are schools killing or enhancing students' creativity? Explain in at least five sentences.
    2.  Watch the embedded video as a class.



    3.  What is the overall point of Ken Robinson's speech?
    4.  What nonverbal strengths does Ken Robinson possess?
    5.  How can education change to better utilize creativity? Should the system change? Explain in at least 10 sentences.
    6.  How can this better utilize creativity, and how can this class improve next year?

If you finish early, please prepare material for your final exam in this class.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Final Exam

For your final exam, you have two options.


Option 1 – Student Congress Bill and Authorship Speech

Students may create a new Student Congress bill and present an authorship speech.  The same rubrics from the previous student congress session will be utilized.  They are also attached here.  Although an outline is not required, I strongly urge that you complete it and follow it during your speech.  You may have one note card.

The bill needs to be submitted electronically the day before your authorship speech is due. 

Point breakdown:
Bill – 55 points
Speech – 100 points

Option 2 – Oratory with Manuscript

Students may write an original oratory and present it to the class.  The same rubrics from the previous oratory assessments will be used in addition to an attached rubric for the actual document (manuscript).  You must use your script and a black book for this speech.

The oratory should be submitted the day before your oratory is due.

Point breakdown:
Manuscript – 55 points
Speech – 100 points