LACS: Competitive Speaking/Debate

LACS: Competitive Speaking/Debate

LACS.A: Competitive Speaking

LACS.B: Extemporaneous (Impromptu) and Oratory

LACS.C: Dramatic Events

LACS.A.1: define and differentiate among various debate propositions and among debate formats

LACS.A.2: demonstrate understanding of competitive speaking vocabulary

LACS.A.3: identify methods of reasoning and types of fallacies

LACS.A.4: demonstrate research skills involving proposition of policy using appropriate techniques, resources, and documentation

LACS.A.5: demonstrate critical thinking skills by developing an affirmative and negative case

LACS.A.6: adjust reading rate to match purpose

LACS.A.7: demonstrate an understanding of a national debate topic

LACS.A.8: demonstrate appropriate speaking skills in a round of competitive speaking or dramatic interpretation

LACS.A.9: demonstrate competence in the use of cross-examination techniques

LACS.A.10: analyze and evaluate presentations of other students

LACS.A.11: demonstrate respect for the integrity of evidence and accurate representation of the ideas of others

LACS.A.12: identify and acceptably utilize parliamentary procedure rules

LACS.A.13: demonstrate an understanding of forensic tournament procedures and conduct

LACS.B.14: utilize persuasive and extemporaneous speaking skills

LACS.B.15: utilize the school's media center, its resources, and the Internet to document current events

LACS.B.16: demonstrate topic control and limitation

LACS.B.17: identify and summarize the main and subordinate ideas in a written work

LACS.B.18: recognize different purposes and methods of writing, identify a writer's point-of-view and tone, and comprehend a writer's meaning inferentially as well as literally

LACS.B.19: distinguish own personal opinions and assumptions from those of other writers

LACS.B.20: increase vocabulary using various strategies

LACS.B.21: practice thesis support, appropriate documentation, and synthesis of information from various sources

LACS.C.22: recognize and describe personal and universal meanings in interpretation

LACS.C.23: recognize the importance of energy, build, and control for precise nonverbal communication

LACS.C.24: apply skills for ensemble blend, group communication, focus, and balance in improvisation, rehearsal of scripted materials, and performance

LACS.C.25: read and use scripted materials to determine the text and subtext of the script

LACS.C.26: apply techniques of emotional expression to portray human personalities in characterization

LACS.C.27: use movement to discover and explore thought, feeling, sensory awareness, and emotional responses

LACS.C.28: apply and synthesize vocal techniques to create characterization in scripted and improvised activities

LACS.C.29: use improvisation as a tool for creating and developing characterization

LACS.C.30: read, discuss, and write to formulate reasoned judgments about written and oral communication in various media genres and literary forms

LACS.C.31: read, edit, and practice dramatic, humorous, and oral interpretation of various works