2018 – 2019 Speech & Debate Trimester 1 Agenda

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Week 1: September 3 – 7

September 3

  1. Labor Day – no school

September 4

  1. Welcome Freshmen!

September 5

  1. Welcome! Word of the Day: Speech & Debate
  2. What is Speech & Debate?
  3. Syllabus and remind.com
  4. Athletic paperwork and pay to play
  5. Calendar (change parent meeting) and novice debate workshop
  6. Noun speech
  7. Why debate?
  8. Basic debate structure
  9. Homework: Athletic paperwork and pay to play due FRIDAY, novice workshop on Sept. 15th

September 6

  1. Word of the Day: SpAr
  2. Reminder-- athletic paperwork and pay to play
  3. Noun speeches
  4. Review debate structure
  5. How to judge debate
  6. SpAr debate structure
  7. Start SpAr debates
  • Homework: Athletic paperwork and pay to play due FRIDAY, novice workshop on Sept. 15th-- sign up!

September 7

  1. Word of the Day: claim
  2. Reminder-- athletic paperwork and pay to play
  3. Noun speeches
  4. SpAr debates
  5. Homework: Sign up for novice workshop, practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, parent meeting Wednesday at 4

Week 2: September 10 – 14

September 10

  1. Word of the Day: warrant
  2. Novice workshop sign ups
  3. Cartoon
  4. Weekly goal-setting
  5. Choose a debate style
  6. Debate case structure
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, parent meeting Wednesday at 4

September 11

  1. Word of the Day: impact
  2. BIS Parent Night @ 6pm on Thursday-- 9- library, 10- Warner, 11/12- tech center, then all grades in Student Center
  3. Noun speeches
  4. Constituesday
  5. What to wear for Speech & Debate
  6. Which event should you do?
  • Homework: Practice today at lunch, parent meeting Wednesday at 4, Novice workshop on Saturday 9-4

September 12

  1. Word of the Day: weighing mechanism
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Saturday workshop responsibilities
  4. BIS Parent Night @ 6pm on Thursday-- 9- library, 10- Warner, 11/12- tech center, then all grades in Student Center
  5. Finish Constituesday
  6. Understanding weighing mechanisms and writing a case
  7. Brainstorm contentions
  8. Type debate case-- decide on AFF and NEG
  9. TOOLS:
  • Homework: Parent meeting TODAY at 4, Novice workshop on Saturday 9-4, turn in athletic paperwork and pay to play, case due by the end of class on Monday!

September 13

  1. Word of the Day: resolution
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Saturday workshop reminders
  4. BIS Parent Night @ 6pm TODAY-- 9- library, 10- Warner, 11/12- tech center, then all grades in Student Center
  5. Understanding weighing mechanisms and writing a case
  6. Type debate case
  7. TOOLS:
  • Homework: Parent meeting Tuesday at 5:30, practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, Novice workshop on Saturday 9-4, turn in athletic paperwork and pay to play, case due by the end of class on Monday

September 14

  1. Word of the Day: value
  2. Saturday workshop reminders and paperwork needed
  3. Work day log-- turn in at the end of class
  4. Work Day! Finish debate case, start new event, watch a debate
  5. Resources:
  • Homework: Parent meeting Tuesday at 5:30, practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, Novice workshop TOMORROW, turn in athletic paperwork and pay to play, case due by the end of class on Monday

Week 3 September 17 – 21

September 17

  1. Word of the Day: criterion
  2. Saturday workshop update
  3. Cartoon!
  4. Finish debate case-- print what you have by the end of class-- if you finish, watch a debate!
  5. Resources:
  • Homework: Parent meeting TOMORROW at 5:30, practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, turn in athletic paperwork and pay to play

September 18

  1. Word of the Day: contention
  2. Sign up to compete and/ or help on Sept. 30th Ashland Grand Prix Novice Tournament
  3. Debate case lab
  4. Add to goal-setting log
  5. Constituesday-- 10 fun facts about the Preamble-- article HERE
  • Homework: Parent meeting TODAY at 5:30, practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, turn in athletic paperwork and pay to play

September 19

  1. Word of the Day: subpoint
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Sign up to compete and/ or help on Sept. 30th Ashland Grand Prix Novice Tournament
  4. Finalize cases and print final draft-- due by 4pm today
  5. Work on other events when you finish!
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch

September 20

  1. Word of the Day: flow
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Sign up to compete and/ or help on Sept. 30th Ashland Grand Prix Novice Tournament
  4. Sign up for S. Coast tournament-- Oct. 5-7
  5. How to flow-- two styles
  6. Practice flow
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch

September 21

  1. Word of the Day: rebuttal
  2. Debate schedule for next week
  3. Return debate cases
  4. Finish flow example
  5. Sign up to compete and/ or help on Sept. 30th Ashland Grand Prix Novice Tournament-- deadline to finalize is MONDAY
  6. Sign up for S. Coast tournament-- Oct. 5-7-- 1 male/ 3 female-- deadline to finalize is TUESDAY
  7. Items for debate binder:
    • legal pad
    • cases-- aff and neg
    • printed articles
    • 2 pens of different colors
    • debate rules
    • debate terms
  8. Work day! Fill out log-- fix debate cases, read up on speech events HERE, or work on existing speech events
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch

Week 4: September 24 – 28

September 24

  1. Word of the Day: observation
  2. Cartoon
  3. Ballots
  4. Debate Day 1
  5. Sign up to compete and/ or help on Sept. 30th Ashland Grand Prix Novice Tournament-- deadline to finalize is TODAY
  6. Sign up for S. Coast tournament-- Oct. 5-7-- 2 female-- deadline to finalize is TUESDAY
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, debates continue tomorrow

September 25

  1. Word of the Day: sign posting
  2. Ballots
  3. Debate Day 2
  4. Sign up for S. Coast tournament-- Oct. 5-7
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, debates continue tomorrow

September 26

  1. Word of the Day: cross ex
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Ballots
  4. Debate Day 3
  5. Sign up for S. Coast tournament-- Oct. 5-7-- 1 female spot
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, debates continue tomorrow, S. Coast paperwork and payment due Friday, group pic on Tuesday during 1st period-- wear professional clothing!

September 27

  1. Word of the Day: grand crossfire
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Officer's meeting-- Mon or Fri at lunch?
  4. Ballots
  5. Debate Day 4
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, S. Coast paperwork and payment due Friday, group pic on Tuesday during 1st period-- wear professional clothing

September 28

  1. Word of the Day: voters
  2. Officer's meeting-- Mon at lunch
  3. General debate feedback
  4. Work day! Either improve cases or begin/ continue working on speech events-- run through novice tournament events
  5. Sign ups-- PP concessions, Willamette tournament, Student Congress, He Man staff
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, S. Coast paperwork and payment due TODAY, group pic on Tuesday during 1st period-- wear professional clothing

Week 5: October 1 – 5

October 1

  1. Word of the Day: advantage
  2. Reflection-- Grand Prix and round 1 of debates
  3. Picture TOMORROW!
  4. Helpers-- Ed Tech Summit? on Oct. 12
  5. Sign ups-- Willamette, Congress, Fundraisers
  6. Cartoon
  7. BQ Topic and style of debate
  8. What motivates humans?
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, S. Coast paperwork and payment due TODAY, group pic on Tuesday during 1st period-- wear professional clothing, we depart for the coast at 4 on Friday!

October 2

  1. Word of the Day: disadvantage
  2. Bus training
  3. Group picture
  4. Helpers-- Ed Tech Summit? on Oct. 12
  5. Constituesday-- Art. 1, Sec. 1-4
  6. Read BQ AFF cases in small groups
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, S. Coast paperwork and payment due TODAY, we depart for the coast at 4 on Friday

October 3

  1. Word of the Day: offtime roadmap
  2. People to go screen shirts
  3. World Schools on Oct. 14th
  4. Donut reminder
  5. Group pics
  6. Finish Art 1 Sec 1-4
  7. Practice congress
  8. Choose legislation
  9. Read BQ AFF cases in small groups
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, we depart for the coast at 4 on Friday-- meet in rm 19!

October 4

  1. Word of the Day: framework
  2. Shirts!
  3. He Man Monday-- Meet in rm 19 at 6:15-- Chloe, Alyssa, Emme, Maddi, Ashley
  4. World Schools on Oct. 14th
  5. How to avoid bad habits at tournaments
  6. Donut reminder
  7. Finish distributing bills and resolutions
  8. How to write a congress speech-- Example
    • Tell which side you are on, and give the legislation name
    • Start with something exciting!
    • Share statistics and quotes in an organized way-- tell your sources!
    • Urge the congress to vote with you
    • 3 minute max
  9. Write speeches! Bill Packet
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, we depart for the coast at 4 on Friday-- meet in rm 19, wear shirts on Friday!

October 5

  1. Word of the Day: harms
  2. He Man Monday-- Meet in rm 19 at 6:15-- Chloe, Alyssa, Emme, Maddi, Ashley
  3. How to write a congress speech-- Example
    • Tell which side you are on, and give the legislation name
    • Start with something exciting!
    • Share statistics and quotes in an organized way-- tell your sources!
    • Urge the congress to vote with you
    • 3 minute max
  4. Write speeches! Bill Packet
  5. WORK DAY-- Work on congress speeches (due by end of class Monday), research Big Questions HERE, prep for South Coast, work on individual events, etc.
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, Congress on Wednesday-- dress professionally- bring supplies- dismiss at 2:45- depart at 3!

Week 6: October 8 – 12

October 8

  1. Word of the Day: solvency
  2. Willamette Sign Ups-- due tomorrow
  3. He Man TODAY-- Meet in rm 19 at 6:15-- Chloe, Alyssa, Emme, Maddi, Ashley
  4. Congress on Wednesday-- dress professionally- bring supplies- dismiss at 2:45- depart at 3!
  5. PP Concessions on Wednesday-- meet in Williams' room at 6pm
  6. How to write a congress speech-- Example
    • Tell which side you are on, and give the legislation name
    • Start with something exciting!
    • Share statistics and quotes in an organized way-- tell your sources!
    • Urge the congress to vote with you
    • 3 minute max
  7. Write speeches! Bill Packet
  8. WORK DAY-- Work on congress speeches (due by end of class Monday), research Big Questions HERE, prep for South Coast, work on individual events, etc.-- fill out work log and turn in by end of period
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch

October 9

  1. Word of the Day: abusive
  2. Willamette Sign Ups-- due TODAY-- pay by end of this week
  3. Congress on Wednesday-- dress professionally- bring supplies- dismiss at 2:45- depart at 3!
  4. PP Concessions on Wednesday-- meet in Williams' room at 6pm-- Brenden, Emme, Jeseen, Leo?
  5. Constituesday! Art I, Sec. 5-6
  6. Practice congress! Bill Packet
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, work on Nov. debate cases

October 10

  1. Word of the Day: bill
  2. Willamette Sign Ups-- pay by end of this week
  3. Congress TODAY-- dress professionally- bring supplies- dismiss at 2:45- depart at 3!
  4. PP Concessions on Wednesday-- meet in Williams' room at 6pm-- Brenden, Emme, Jeseen, Leo?
  5. Practice congress! Bill Packet
  6. Concessions help
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, work on Nov. debate cases

October 11

  1. Word of the Day: resolution
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Willamette Sign Ups-- pay by today
  4. Other tournament sign ups
  5. Congress update
  6. Big Questions negation
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, work on Nov. debate case, Midterm Quiz on Tuesday-- review Words of the Day, LD and Po Fo rules, general debate rules (flowing, decorum, etc.), and aff/neg on Big Questions topic

October 12

  1. State Inservice – no schools

Week 7: October 15 – 19

October 15

  1. Word of the Day: link
  2. Phoenix sign-ups due this week, payment due by Monday
  3. Work day Thursday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM in tech center (small side)
  4. Goal setting
  5. Cartoon
  6. Review for midterm HERE
  7. Make a TABROOM and NSDA account-- link to Crater
  8. Write debate case! Choose...
    1. Nov/ Dec Po Fo-- Resolved: The United States federal government should impose price controls on the pharmaceutical industry.
    2. Nov/ Dec LD-- aff or neg-- Resolved: In a democracy, the public’s right to know ought to be valued above the right to privacy of candidates for public office.
    3. Big Questions-- aff or neg-- resources HERE-- Resolved: Humans are primarily driven by self-interest.
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, work on Nov. debate case-- due by end of class Monday, Midterm Quiz on Tuesday-- review Words of the Day, LD and Po Fo rules, general debate rules (flowing, decorum, etc.), and aff/neg on Big Questions topic

October 16

  1. Word of the Day: parliamentary procedure
  2. Phoenix sign-ups due this week, payment due by Monday
  3. Willamette paperwork
  4. Congress legislation?
  5. The Point fundraiser-- Oct. 29th-- tell people!
  6. Work day Thursday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM in tech center (small side)
  7. Goal setting
  8. Constituesday Art. I sec 7-8
  9. Take midterm HERE
  10. Make a TABROOM and NSDA account-- link to Crater-- if you didn't yesterday
  11. Write debate case! Choose...
    • Nov/ Dec Po Fo-- Resolved: The United States federal government should impose price controls on the pharmaceutical industry.
    • Nov/ Dec LD-- aff or neg-- Resolved: In a democracy, the public’s right to know ought to be valued above the right to privacy of candidates for public office.
    • Big Questions-- aff or neg-- resources HERE-- Resolved: Humans are primarily driven by self-interest.
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, work on Nov. debate case-- due by end of class Monday, The Point fundraiser on Oct. 29th

October 17

  1. Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 18

  1. Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 19

  1. Parent/Teacher Conferences

Week 8: October 22 – 26

October 22

  1. Word of the Day: legislative branch
  2. Silverton sign ups due this week
  3. Congress legislation?
  4. College trip students?
  5. Cartoon
  6. Make a TABROOM and NSDA account-- link to Crater-- if you didn't yet
  7. Run throughs of Phoenix events
  8. Finish debate case-- due by the end of class today-- print and give to Sullivan! Choose...
    • Nov/ Dec Po Fo-- Resolved: The United States federal government should impose price controls on the pharmaceutical industry.
    • Nov/ Dec LD-- aff or neg-- Resolved: In a democracy, the public’s right to know ought to be valued above the right to privacy of candidates for public office.
    • Big Questions-- aff or neg-- resources HERE-- Resolved: Humans are primarily driven by self-interest.
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, work on Nov. debate case, The Point fundraiser on Oct. 29th, Phoenix tournament is this coming Saturday-- meet out front at 7:30 AM!, Trevor-- legislation due Thurs.

October 23

  1. Word of the Day: bicameral
  2. Silverton sign ups due this week
  3. Confirm Crater sign ups
  4. Constituesday! Art. I 9-10 and WS
  5. Debate case lab-- we will correct/ improve cases tomorrow!
  6. Organize binder-- must have
    • Aff and Neg BQ cases
    • paper
    • structure of BQ debate
    • 2 pens of different colors
  • Homework: Big Questions debates start Thursday, practice Monday 4-6 and Tuesday at lunch, work on Nov. debate case, The Point fundraiser on MONDAY, Phoenix tournament is this coming Saturday-- meet out front at 7:30 AM!

October 24

  1. Word of the Day: veto
  2. RCC ID
  3. Donut reminder
  4. Silverton $ due Monday
  5. Correct debate cases
  6. Give Po Fo and LD to Sully
  7. Organize binder-- must have
    • Aff and Neg BQ cases
    • paper
    • structure of BQ debate
    • 2 pens of different colors
  8. If you are caught up with everything, try Law Craft HERE
  • Homework: Big Questions debates start TOMORROW, practice Monday 4-6, work on Nov. debate case, The Point fundraiser on MONDAY, Phoenix tournament is this coming Saturday-- meet out front at 7:30 AM, Crater tournament is Nov. 2-3

October 25

  1. Word of the Day: topicality
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Silverton $ due Monday
  4. Big Questions Day 1
    • Lindbloom/ Alvarez v. Herring/ Fiveash-- J: Lopez-- rm 19
    • Carter v. Chenoweth-- J: Bjarnson-- rm 27
    • Banry v. Baymiller/ Young-- J: Oar-- rm 26
    • Gartlan v. Gillaspie-- J: Parker-- rm 19
    • Mercer v. Nelson-- J: Bowne-- rm 17
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue MONDAY, practice Monday 4-6, practice THURSDAY at lunch, work on Nov. debate case, The Point fundraiser is on MONDAY, Phoenix tournament is this coming Saturday-- meet out front at 7:30 AM, Crater tournament is Nov. 2-3

October 26

  1. Word of the Day: parametrics
  2. Donuts?
  3. Silverton $ due Monday
  4. Work day! Improve cases, work on IEs, prep for Phoenix and Crater, write congress speeches (they will be due on Tuesday by the end of class)
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue MONDAY, practice Monday 4-6, practice THURSDAY at lunch, The Point fundraiser is on MONDAY, Phoenix tournament is Saturday-- meet out front at 7:30 AM, Crater tournament is Nov. 2-3

Week 9: October 29 – November 2

October 29

  1. Word of the Day: inherency
  2. Phoenix tourney update
  3. Trevor-- make calls
  4. The Point fundraiser TODAY
  5. Sullivan gone tomorrow-- congress speeches due by the end of class-- turn in to the sub-- practice congress on Wednesday
  6. Silverton $ due TODAY!
  7. BQ/ Debate Tournament
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue THURSDAY, practice Monday 4-6, practice THURSDAY at lunch, Crater tournament is FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

October 30

  1. Go to room 18
  2. Type congress speech and turn in to the sub by the end of class-- make sure you include the name of the legislation and Aff/ Neg at the top-- legislation HERE
  3. If you finish early, work on debate cases and/ or other events-- practice congress is TOMORROW!
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue THURSDAY, practice Monday 4-6, practice THURSDAY at lunch, Crater tournament is FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, Silverton permission slips due Friday

October 31

  1. Word of the Day: plan/ counterplan
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Thank you notes
  4. Wear shirts Friday
  5. Practice congress!
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue THURSDAY, practice Monday 4-6, practice THURSDAY at lunch, Crater tournament is FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

November 1

  1. Word of the Day: permutation
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Grady-- pick ups Fri and Sat
  4. Crater tournament reminders
  5. Wear shirts Friday
  6. BQ tournament day 3
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue MONDAY, practice Monday 4-6, practice TODAY and Tuesday at lunch, Crater tournament is FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

November 2

  1. Word of the Day: kritik
  2. Grady-- pick ups Sat @ 8:15
  3. Pass back ballots
  4. Crater tournament reminders
  5. Cartoon
  6. Work day!
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue MONDAY, practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, Crater tournament is TODAY AND TOMORROW!

Week 10: November 5 – 9

November 5

  1. Word of the Day: ethos
  2. Crater tournament-- THANK YOU!
  3. Sign up for Nov/ Dec tournaments
  4. Officer meeting today at lunch?
  5. Silverton reminder-- we leave Friday!
  6. BQ Day 4!
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue Wednesday, practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, Silvertont trip is Fri-Sun

November 6

  1. Word of the Day: pathos
  2. Crater tournament-- THANK YOU! and awards
  3. Sign up for Nov/ Dec tournaments
  4. Cartoon
  5. Silverton reminder-- we leave Friday!
  6. No talking fundraiser
  7. Constituesday-- Article 2
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue Wednesday, practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, Silvertont trip is Fri-Sun

November 7

  1. Word of the Day: logos
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Sign up Nov. 14th congress by Friday!
  4. BQ day 5!
  5. Silverton reminder-- we leave Friday!
  • Homework: Big Questions debates continue Thursday, practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, Silvertont trip is Fri-Sun, Speechless Thursday is Nov. 15th

November 8

  1. Word of the Day: presiding officer
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Sign up Nov. 14th congress by Friday!
  4. BQ day 6!
  5. Silverton reminder-- we leave Friday! Need paperwork from JB, JB, and SA
  • Homework: Phoenix congress is Wednesday, practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, Silverton trip is Fri-Sun, Speechless Thursday is next Thursday-- get donations!!!!!!!

November 9

  1. Word of the Day: docket
  2. Sign up Nov. 14th congress by TODAY!
  3. Take THIS survey about Big Questions debate-- when it asks the high school/ tournament name, just say "Crater"
  4. Silverton reminder-- we leave TODAY after 4th period-- meet in rm 19! Still need paperwork from JB and JB
  5. WORK DAY! Write congress speeches (due by the end of the period Tuesday), work on individual events, improve debate cases, practice for Silverton
  • Homework: Phoenix congress is Wednesday, practice Monday 4-6 (but not this week), practice Tuesday at lunch, Speechless Thursday is Thursday-- get donations!!!!!!

Week 11: November 12 – 16

November 12

  1. Veteran's Day – no school

November 13

  1. Word of the Day: amendment
  2. Phoenix congress is tomorrow-- dismiss at 3:15, depart at 3:30, dress professionally, bring supplies, meet in rm 19!
  3. SPEECHLESS THURSDAY IS THIS THURSDAY...shhhhhh! and wear your shirt
  4. Silverton update
  5. Cartoon
  6. Take THIS survey about Big Questions debate if you haven't yet-- when it asks the high school/ tournament name, just say "Crater"
  7. Finish congress speeches-- due to Sullivan by 3:45 today!
  • Homework: Phoenix congress is TOMORROW, practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, Speechless Thursday is Thursday-- get donations!!!!!

November 14

  1. Word of the Day: adjourn
  2. Phoenix congress is TODAY-- dismiss at 3:15, depart at 3:30, dress professionally, bring supplies, meet in rm 19!
  3. SPEECHLESS THURSDAY IS TOMORROW...shhhhhh! and wear your shirt
  4. Take THIS survey about Big Questions debate if you haven't yet-- when it asks the high school/ tournament name, just say "Crater"
  5. Practice congress while signing thank you notes
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, Speechless Thursday is Thursday-- get donations!!!!

November 15

  1. Word of the Day: recess
  2. Phoenix congress overview
  3. BQ awards
  4. Take THIS survey about Big Questions debate if you haven't yet-- when it asks the high school/ tournament name, just say "Crater"
  5. Understanding parliamentary debate
  6. IDing resolution types
  7. Writing a parli case
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, turn in Speechless Thursday envelopes with your money, your name on them and your sponsorship sheet by Tuesday!

November 16

  1. Word of the Day: division of the chamber
  2. Speechless Thursday debrief
  3. Sweatshirts ($30) and jackets ($55)-- money due by Nov. 29, product arrives before Christmas
  4. Goal setting-- add rows for...Phoenix, Silverton, BQ In-class tournament, Crater, Phoenix congress
  5. Take THIS survey about Big Questions debate if you haven't yet-- when it asks the high school/ tournament name, just say "Crater"
  6. Work day! Work on events for Clackamas and N. Medford, watch a topic analysis if you are doing Po Fo or LD in December, read up on the news to prep for parli, work on IEs and debate cases, etc.
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, turn in Speechless Thursday envelopes with your money, your name on them and your sponsorship sheet by Tuesday, parli begins on Monday

Week 12: November 19 – 23

November 19

  1. Word of the Day: non-unique
  2. Ray's Grocery Carry Out-- THIS Wednesday: 3:30-6 Maddi, Emme, Tommy, Kaylah; 6-8 Maddi, Annie, Curtis, Cadenza
  3. Clackamas paperwork due TODAY!
  4. Parli tournament day 1
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6, practice Tuesday at lunch, turn in Speechless Thursday envelopes with your money, your name on them and your sponsorship sheet by Tuesday, parli continues on Tuesday

November 20

  1. Word of the Day: non-resolutional
  2. Ray's Grocery Carry Out-- TOMORROW: 3:30-6 Maddi, Emme, Tommy, Kaylah; 6-8 Maddi, Annie, Jay, Cadenza
  3. Clackamas paperwork due YESTERDAY!
  4. Parli tournament day 2
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 (NOT THIS COMING MONDAY), practice Tuesday at lunch, turn in Speechless Thursday envelopes with your money, your name on them and your sponsorship sheet by TODAY, parli continues on MONDAY

November 21

  1. Word of the Day: voters
  2. Ray's Grocery Carry Out-- TODAY: 3:30-6 Annie, Emme, Tommy, Kaylah; 6-8 Jay, Cadenza
  3. Sullivan not here Monday and Tuesday
  4. Check NSDA points-- are yours all there?
  5. Clackamas paperwork due YESTERDAY!
  6. Debate speech-- Tommy's lesson
  7. Prepare/ write speech
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 (NOT THIS COMING MONDAY), practice Tuesday at lunch,parli continues on MONDAY, final next Thursday-- review articles 1-3 of Constitution-- words of the day-- general debate info

November 22

  1. Thanksgiving Holiday – no school

November 23

  1. Thanksgiving Holiday – no school

Week 13: November 26 – 30

November 26

  1. Word of the Day: extend
  2. Parli tournament day 3- finals!
  3. Check NSDA points-- are yours all there?
  4. Clackamas paperwork due ASAP!/ payment and adds drops for N. Medford due Wednesday
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 (NOT TODAY), practice Tuesday at lunch, final next Thursday-- review articles 1-3 of Constitution-- words of the day-- general debate info

November 27

  1. Word of the Day: status quo
  2. CONSTITUESDAY!
    • Read article 3
    • Watch THIS video on the Supreme Court
    • Read handout and do worksheet and crossword puzzle
    • Turn in by the end of class
  3. Clackamas paperwork due ASAP!/ payment and adds drops for N. Medford due Wednesday
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 , practice Tuesday at lunch, final next Thursday-- review articles 1-3 of Constitution-- words of the day-- general debate info

November 28

  1. Word of the Day: quid pro quo
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Last day for sweatshirt/ jacket orders is today!-- pay by Tuesday!
  4. Design
  5. Work logs-- due by tomorrow-- 7 days
  6. Goal setting-- all events-- due tomorrow
  7. Parli finals winners
  8. Phoenix congress
  9. Payment and adds/ drops for N. Medford due TODAY
  10. Cartoon
  11. Review for final
  12. Tommy's speeches
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 , practice Tuesday at lunch, final on Thursday-- review articles 1-3 of Constitution-- words of the day-- general debate info, pay for sweatshirts and jackets by Tuesday, Dec. 4

November 29

  1. Word of the Day: going down the flow
  2. Donut reminder
  3. Reminder: Attend 1 practice per week to compete in Speech & Debate if you're not in the class next trimester!
  4. Turn in work logs and goalsetting sheets in the tray!
  5. Final HERE
  6. Tommy's speeches
  • Homework: Practice Monday 4-6 , practice Tuesday at lunch, pay for sweatshirts and jackets by Tuesday, Dec. 4

November 30

  1. Inservice/Professional Development – no school