CANYON CREST ACADEMY

This course is designed to prepare students to become effective speakers, presenters, and/or debaters in public discourse.  The class meets California State Standards in English Language for Speaking and Listening, as well as including California High School Speech Association and National Forensics League forms of public address. 

The course is divided into two sections for the semester: 

speech & debate. 

The FIRST QUARTER focuses on speech.  Students are taught skills in speaking--both prepared and impromptu speeches.  Students learn how to speak effectively for given audiences.  Students learn techniques that are effective in getting their point across, while avoiding common speaking mistakes.  Students will learn to prepare and memorize speeches in a set time period.  (For example, a two minute speech on a given topic.) 

The SECOND QUARTER focuses on Debate.  Students will learn effective argument and debate skills.  They will learn techniques in researching, organizing, and presenting information in an effective argument.  Students will be taught the LIncoln-Douglass Debate method, as presented by the National Forensics League.