First Six Weeks

Second Six Weeks

Third Six Weeks

Fourth Six Weeks

Fifth Six Weeks

Sixth Six Weeks

Time Frame

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

Essential Unit of Study

Extemporaneous Speaking/ Oratory

Prose Interpretation / Humorous Interpretation / Dramatic Interpretation

Congressional Debate

Poetry Interpretations / Group Performances

CX/LD Debate

MS Leander Intradistrict Conference/Tournament

Content Topics

Extemporaneous Speaking, Effective Delivery Skills, Apply Standards of Evidence, Organizing Information

OR

Speech Structure

Persuasive Proofs

Reliable Sources

Delivery Techniques

Writing an Introduction

Binder Technique

Literature Research & Selection

Author's Intent

OR

Blocking
12 Guideposts

Comedic Timing

Sound Effects

Types of Comedy

OR

Blocking
12 Guideposts

Mime / Propless Acting

Teasers

Types of Drama

Communication Process Ethical Responsibilities of a speaker Listening Effectively Non-verbal communication Voice and Diction

Congressional Debate, Bill and Resolution Writing, Robert’s Rules of Order, Use of Debate in Politics

Writing an Introduction

Binder Technique

Literature Research & Selection

Author's Intent

OR

Blocking
12 Guideposts

Reader's Theater

Group Improv

Group Slam Poetry

Cross Examination Debate, Congressional Debate, Public Forum Debate or World School. Proposition of Policy, Case and Brief Construction, Effective Cross Examination, Flowing a Debate

OR

Lincoln Douglas Debate, Propositions of Value, Case Writing, Use of Debate in Societal and Religious Arenas

Communication Process

Ethical Responsibilities of a speaker

Listening Effectively

Non-verbal communication Voice and Diction

TEKS

(4) A-K

(5) A-E

(6) A-F

(2) A-B

(2) A-G

(3) A-E

(5) A-E

(6) A-F

(2) A-B

(2) A-G

(5) A-E

(1) A-K

Resources

NSDA Membership and Resource Packet; Extemp Genie; NSDA What to Expect