Speak Out: Debate and Public Speaking in the Middle Grades

by John Meany, Kate Shuster

Overview

This textbook is designed for beginning and intermediate students participating in the Middle School Public Debate Program (MSPDP). Shuster (director of debate outreach, Claremont McKenna College) and Meany (forensics, Claremont McKenna College) cover topics on the MSPDP program and format, including communication skills, preparation periods, refutation, impacts, and strategies. Appendices are offered and include a judging manual, an issue analysis form, and sample topics. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781932716023
Publisher:	International Debate Education Association
Publication date:	01/28/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	191
Product dimensions:	8.56(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.48(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years