All Classes
Each and every student is provided with a syllabus detailing what will be
covered in each class. There will be VERY few times that actual homework
will be assigned. Listed below is the syllabus for what will be covered on
each grade level. It appears that the same material is being taught on each
level, but different levels and different aspects of the topics are taught
according to each grade level.
8th GRADE COMMUNICATION
Non-Verbal Communication
Listening Skills
The Writing Process
Essay Structuring for Expository Writing
Speech/ Essay Comparison
Interview Speeches
Debate
7th Grade Communication
Non-Verbal Communication
Listening Skills
The Writing Process
Essay Structuring for Persuasive Writing
Speech/Essay Comparison
Introduction Speeches
Mock Trial
6th Grade Communication
Non-Verbal Communication
Listening Skills
The Writing Process
Essay Structuring for Narrative Writing
Speech/Essay Comparison
Presentation Speeches
Media
Debate Syllabus
Week 1 Introduction/ Classic Debate Format
Week 2 Classic Debate Format/ Quiz 1/ Argumentation and Organization
Week 3 Argumentation and Organization/ Quiz 2/ Delivery/Sparring
Week 4 Delivery/ Research and Evidence/Quiz 3
Week 5 Writing your Case/ Rules of Classic Debate/
Week 6 Quiz 4/Sparring / Topic for Final Debate/ Topic for 1st Debate/ Begin
Research
Week 7 Research
Week 8 Research
Week 9 Debate
Week 10 Choose topic/ Research
Week 11 Research
Week 12 Debate/ Choose topic
Week 13 Sparring/ Research
Week 14 Research
Week 15 Debate/ research Final Topic/ Topic for 5th Debate
Week 16 Research
Week 17 Debate/ Research Final debate
Week 18 Final Debate
Introduction