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Middle M/J Speech and Debate

Description

The purpose of this course is to develop grade 6 students' beginning awareness, understanding, and application of language arts as it applies to oral communication concepts and strategies in a variety of given settings.

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The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:

       
  • Learning and practicing a variety of speech forms
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  • Learning and demonstrating appropriate formal and informal public speaking techniques for audience, purpose, and occasion
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    • Eye contact and body movements
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    • Voice register and choices of language arts
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    • Use of standard English
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  • Using research & writing skills to support selected topics and points of view
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    • Across a range of disciplines
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    • Using a range of sources, including digital
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    • Collaboration amongst peers, especially during the drafting and practicing stages
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Courses subject to availability.

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