Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Week 8, Day 2
Objective: Extemp Research and Speaking Drills

1. Extemp Research
2. Speaking Drills

Monday, October 13, 2014

Week 8, Day 1
Objective: Tournament Clean Up

1. Tournament Sign-Up--Melissa HS (Oct. 18)
2. District CX Tournament Information
1. Two schools participating
2. We will get to take 4 teams
3. Clean up stuff from the tournament
4. Work on Congress Research Assignment
1. Pick a bill or resolution from the UIL District Congress Docket
2. Find 3 Affirmative research articles
3. Find 3 Negative research articles
4. Upload them into Dropbox
5. Due tomorrow at 4:00pm

Friday, October 10, 2014

Week 7, Day 5
Objective: Tournament Prep and Congress

1. Finish anything that needs to be done for the tournament tomorrow.
2. Work on Congress Research Assignment
1. Pick a bill or resolution from the UIL District Congress Docket
2. Find 3 Affirmative research articles
3. Find 3 Negative research articles
4. Upload them into Google Drive (Dropbox isn't working on the chrome books right now)

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Week 7, Day 4
Objective: Congress

1. Tournament Sign-Up
2. Work on Congress Research Assignment
1. Pick a bill or resolution from the UIL District Congress Docket
2. Find 3 Affirmative research articles
3. Find 3 Negative research articles
4. Upload them into Dropbox
5. Due tomorrow at 4:00pm

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Week 7, Day 3
Objective: Congress

1. Tournament Sign-Up
2. What is Congress?  A brief explanation.
3. UIL District Congress Docket
4. Congress Research Assignment
1. Pick a bill or resolution from the UIL District Congress Docket
2. Find 3 Affirmative research articles
3. Find 3 Negative research articles
4. Upload them into Dropbox
5. Due Friday at 4:00pm

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Week 7, Day 2
Objective: Tournament Prep

1. Prepare for Godley Tournament

Monday, October 6, 2014

Week 7, Day 1
Objective: Tournament Prep

1. Prepare for Godley Tournament

Friday, October 3, 2014

Week 6, Day 4
Objective: CX and LD prep

1. Case Work
2. The next tournament will be the Godley tournament on Saturday, October 11th.  Unless you are in band, you are expected to be there.  It is a MANDATORY obligation.  There will be A LOT to do next week to prepare for our tournament, so please work on your cases this week.
3. If you have your ballots from camp, please bring them to school and give them to Sr. Galvan.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Week 6, Day 4
Objective: Speaking Drills

1. Speaking Drills
2. Case Work
3. The next tournament will be the Godley tournament on Saturday, October 11th.  Unless you are in band, you are expected to be there.  It is a MANDATORY obligation.  There will be A LOT to do next week to prepare for our tournament, so please work on your cases this week.
4. If you have your ballots from camp, please bring them to school and give them to Sr. Galvan.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Week 6, Day 3
Objective: Tournament Prep

1. We will NOT be going to Princeton this weekend.  I didn't get enough of a response in a timely manner and was not able to put in the necessary paperwork in time.  
2. The next tournament will be the Godley tournament on Saturday, October 11th.  Unless you are in band, you are expected to be there.  It is a MANDATORY obligation.  There will be A LOT to do next week to prepare for our tournament, so please work on your cases this week.
3. If you have your ballots from camp, please bring them to school and give them to Sr. Galvan.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Week 6, Day 2
Objective: Tournament Prep

1. Only 2 people contacted me yesterday about going to Princeton.  I am not sure if we are going to go to this tournament because of a lack of participation.  If you are interested in going, I need you to TEXT me before 3:00pm today.  Even then, I am not sure if I can get all of the paperwork done in time.  
2. Next tournament is this Saturday, October 4th at Princeton
1. Who is going????  I needed to know YESTERDAY.  Please TEXT me.  I need to put in the transportation request and POs ASAP!!!!  
2. Band members will not be able to attend.  
3. For information about events, etc. go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/princeton/info.asp?p=1

Monday, September 29, 2014

Week 6, Day 1
Objective: Tournament Prep

1. Congratulations on an AMAZING job at Holy Trinity!  I am extremely proud of all of you!!!!!!!!  
2. I will be putting points in next week when I get back!  
3. Next tournament is this Saturday, October 4th at Princeton
1. Who is going????  I need to know TODAY.  Please email me.  I need to put in the transportation request and POs this afternoon.  
2. Band members will not be able to attend.  
3. For information about events, etc. go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/princeton/info.asp?p=1

Friday, September 26, 2014

Week 5, Day 5
Objective: Tournament Prep

1. Get ready for Holy Trinity Tournament tomorrow!
1. Get everything packed up and ready for in the morning.  
2. If you haven't brought back your Medical Release Form, please do so ASAP!    
2. Next tournament is next Saturday, October 4th at Princeton
1. Who is going????  I need to know as soon as possible.  Please email me.  
2. For information about events, etc. go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/princeton/info.asp?p=1

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Week 5, Day 4
Objective: Tournament Prep

1. Get ready for Holy Trinity Tournament on Saturday!
1. If you haven't brought back your Medical Release Form, please do so ASAP!    
2. Next tournament is next Saturday, October 4th at Princeton
1. Who is going????  I need to know as soon as possible.  Please email me.  
2. For information about events, etc. go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/princeton/info.asp?p=1

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Week 5, Day 3
Objective: Tournament Prep

1. Get ready for Holy Trinity Tournament on Saturday!
1. If you haven't brought back your Medical Release Form, please do so ASAP!    
2. Next tournament is next Saturday, October 4th at Princeton
1. Who is going????  I need to know as soon as possible.  Please email me.  
2. For information about events, etc. go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/princeton/info.asp?p=1

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Week 5, Day 2
Objective: Tournament Prep

1. Get ready for Holy Trinity Tournament on Saturday!
1. If you haven't brought back your Medical Release Form, please do so ASAP!    
2. Next tournament is next Saturday, October 4th at Princeton
1. Who is going????  I need to know as soon as possible.  Please email me.  
2. For information about events, etc. go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/princeton/info.asp?p=1

Monday, September 22, 2014

Week 5, Day 1
Objective: Extemp, CX and LD

1. Introduce Extemp
2. Speaking Drills as a class
3. First tournament, looks like will be on 9/27/2014.  Please email me and let me know if you want to go and what events you want to do.  
1. I'm putting in POs TODAY!!!!  EMAIL ME, IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!!!!!!! (I have heard from most of the LDers, and NONE of the CXers!!!!)
2. For information go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/holytrinity-sep2/info.asp?p=1

Friday, September 19, 2014

Week 4, Day 5
Objective: CX and LD

1. Work in groups on CX and LD stuff.
2. First tournament, looks like will be on 9/27/2014.  Please email me and let me know if you want to go and what events you want to do.  
1. For information go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/holytrinity-sep2/info.asp?p=1

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Week 4, Day 4
Objective: clean up from fundraiser

1. Thank you to everyone who helped yesterday with the Wildcat Palooza fundraiser!  You all rock!
2. Clean up everything from yesterday
1. Get tables from football field, and put them back where they go.
2. Get jugs from football field.  If possible, talk to a janitor about using their closet to clean them out.  (If they are still wet, please don't put the lid on tightly.)
1. There are 6 jugs that say "Godley Debate"--those go in the debate closet.
2. The other 4 need to go to Duke.  Please wash them out.
3. I believe a few were left in the concession stand with tea still in them, so you may not actually bring back 10 total.
3. Take canopy to debate closet
4. Take ice chests (1 big white one and two smaller blue ones) and everything else to the debate closet.
5. Put all the extra cups, straws, lids, and napkins in the debate closet.
6. Mr. Galvan has my master key that should unlock the debate closet.  
3. First tournament, looks like will be on 9/27/2014.  Please email me and let me know if you want to go and what events you want to do.  
1. For information go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/holytrinity-sep2/info.asp?p=1

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Week 4, Day 3
Objective: preparing for fundraiser!!!

1. FUNDRAISER TODAY AND I NEED YOUR HELP!  
1. Sign up with Alaina for a shift to work.  If you can work more than one, let me know.  
2. Honestly, if you're not in band/dance, you SHOULD work at least one shift.  
2. For the fundraiser--
1. Several people will need to take three tables from the stage to the football field.
2. Make signs to advertise (Chicken E Sweet Tea...4 tickets or $2.00.
3. Anything else that I call/text you to do.  Please and thank you!!!!!!
3. First tournament, looks like will be on 9/27/2014.  Please email me and let me know if you want to go and what events you want to do.  
1. For information go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/holytrinity-sep2/info.asp?p=1

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Week 4, Day 2
Objective: Case Writing and Bill/Resolution Writing

1. FUNDRAISER TOMORROW AND I NEED YOUR HELP!  
1. Sign up with Alaina for a shift to work.  If you can work more than one, let me know.  Email me!!!  
2. First tournament, looks like will be on 9/27/2014.  Please email me and let me know if you want to go and what events you want to do.  
1. For information go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/holytrinity-sep2/info.asp?p=1
3. Work in groups on CX and LD.
4. Case research and case construction. (see last Wednesday's blog post for details)
5. Remind Texting App
1. I will be using Remind (formerly Remind 101) to send you updates about school and Debate.
2. I would like for you to sign up for these updates and I will do my best to remind you of upcoming events, etc.  
3. Text your @AvalosDeb8 to the phone number: 210-441-7299
6. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Week 4, Day 1
Objective: Case Writing and Bill/Resolution Writing

1. FUNDRAISER THIS WEDNESDAY AND I NEED YOUR HELP!  
1. Sign up with Alaina for a shift to work.  If you can work more than one, let me know.  Email me!!!  
2. First tournament, looks like will be on 9/27/2014.  Please email me and let me know if you want to go and what events you want to do.  
1. For information go to: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/tx/holytrinity-sep2/info.asp?p=1
3. Work in groups on CX and LD.
4. Case research and case construction. (see last Wednesday's blog post for details)
5. Remind Texting App
1. I will be using Remind (formerly Remind 101) to send you updates about school and Debate.
2. I would like for you to sign up for these updates and I will do my best to remind you of upcoming events, etc.  
3. Text your @AvalosDeb8 to the phone number: 210-441-7299
6. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.

Friday, September 12, 2014

Week 3, Day 5
Objective: Case Writing and Bill/Resolution Writing

1. CHECK YOUR EMAIL!  WE HAVE A FUNDRAISER NEXT WEDNESDAY AND I NEED YOUR HELP!  IF YOU DIDN'T GET THE EMAIL, HAVE SOMEONE WHO DID GET IT FORWARD IT TO YOU.  (Okay, I'm done yelling!  ;-))
1. Sign up for a shift to work.  If you can work more than one, let me know.  Email me!!!  
2. UIL Congress Legislation (see Wednesday's blog post for details)
1. Email it to me when you are done.
2. It may be necessary for you to do this on one of the laptops...I don't think the formatting is going to work on Google Docs...you will probably have to use Microsoft Word.  
3. Work in groups on CX and LD.
4. Case research and case construction. (see Wednesday's blog post for details)
5. Remind Texting App
1. I will be using Remind (formerly Remind 101) to send you updates about school and Debate.
2. I would like for you to sign up for these updates and I will do my best to remind you of upcoming events, etc.  
3. Text your @AvalosDeb8 to the phone number: 210-441-7299
6. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Week 3, Day 4
Objective: Case Writing and Bill/Resolution Writing

1. UIL Congress Legislation (see yesterday's blog post for details)
1. Email it to me when you are done.
2. It may be necessary for you to do this on one of the laptops...I don't think the formatting is going to work on Google Docs...you will probably have to use Microsoft Word.  
2. Work in groups on CX and LD.
3. Case research and case construction. (see yesterday's blog post for details)
4. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Week 3, Day 3
Objective: Case Writing and Bill/Resolution Writing

1. I just found out that for UIL Congress this year, they are having students write the legislation, rather than just giving out a docket.  It is due to our district clerk by Monday, September 15.  Therefore, each of my veteran debaters (anyone who was in the class last year), must write ONE piece of legislation.  I do not care if it is a bill or resolution.  It is due by Friday at 4:00pm. (email it to me!!!)
1. According to the UIL website: 
2. LEGISLATION. Participating district schools should author and submit bills and/or resolutions 
3. for debate and are encouraged to author legislation that has a direct impact on the state of Texas. 
4. Schools should assume members of the chamber to be United States Congress representatives. If 
5. a school chooses to submit legislation, all legislation submitted should meet UIL formatting and 
6. shall be the original product of the school. Plagiarism is unacceptable and shall result in the 
7. legislation being ineligible for inclusion on the agenda. It shall be the duty of the coach to affirm 
8. that the legislation submitted is original. 
9. Legislation must be submitted to the district clerk by September 15 to be eligible for review by 
10. the clerk and district committee, which will determine the legislation to be debated at the district 
11. meet. The clerk shall then forward the district legislation to the UIL State Director for final 
12. review and posting on the official UIL website.
14. For more information: http://www.uiltexas.org/speech/congress
1. On this website you can find:
1. Legislation Bill Template
2. Legislation Resolution Template
3. Congress Contest Rules
2. Work in groups on CX and LD.
3. Case research and case construction.
1. LD-
1. For affirmative and negative: outline your Value, Criterion, and (at least) 3 Contentions
2. Email me your outlines when you have it completed
2. CX-
1. Begin thinking of an affirmative case and creating an outline.
2. Use the HIPSA format
1. H-Harms/Significance
2. I-Inherency
3. P-Plan
4. S-Solvency
5. A-Advantages
3. Each team should email me and let me know what affirmative they are thinking of running.
4. Squirrel Killer affirmative briefs are on Dropbox, along with a ton of other briefs and research
4. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Week 3, Day 2
Objective: Case Writing

1. Work in groups on CX and LD.
2. Case research and case construction.
1. LD-
1. For affirmative and negative: outline your Value, Criterion, and (at least) 3 Contentions
2. Email me your outlines when you have it completed
2. CX-
1. Begin thinking of an affirmative case and creating an outline.
2. Use the HIPSA format
1. H-Harms/Significance
2. I-Inherency
3. P-Plan
4. S-Solvency
5. A-Advantages
3. Each team should email me and let me know what affirmative they are thinking of running.
4. Squirrel Killer affirmative briefs are on Dropbox, along with a ton of other briefs and research
3. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Week 3, Day 1
Objective: Case Writing

1. Work in groups on CX and LD.
2. Case research and case construction.
1. LD-
1. For affirmative and negative: outline your Value, Criterion, and (at least) 3 Contentions
2. Email me your outlines when you have it completed
2. CX-
1. Begin thinking of an affirmative case and creating an outline.
2. Use the HIPSA format
1. H-Harms/Significance
2. I-Inherency
3. P-Plan
4. S-Solvency
5. A-Advantages
3. Each team should email me and let me know what affirmative they are thinking of running.
4. Squirrel Killer affirmative briefs are on Dropbox, along with a ton of other briefs and research
3. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Week 2, Day 5
Objective: Understanding specifics about CX and LD debate.  

1. Work in groups on CX and LD.
2. Case research and construction will begin on Monday.    
3. Reminders:
1. If you are not involved with helping the newbies out, you need to get started on your own case construction for this year.  EVERYONE should be working!!!!!!!  We are going to do great things this year and I can't wait to DOMINATE!!!!  
2. Turn in your medical release form.
3. CX Topic Discussion at Baylor TOMORROW.
4. Have a GREAT weekend!!!!!
5. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Week 2, Day 4
Objective: Understanding specifics about CX and LD debate.  

1. Work in groups on CX and LD.
2. Case research and construction will begin on Monday.    
3. Reminders:
1. If you are not involved with helping the newbies out, you need to get started on your own case construction for this year.  EVERYONE should be working!!!!!!!  We are going to do great things this year and I can't wait to DOMINATE!!!!  
2. Turn in your medical release form.
3. CX Topic Discussion at Baylor on Saturday.
4. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.  

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Week 2, Day 3
Objective: Understanding specifics about CX and LD debate.  

1. Work in groups on CX and LD.
2. If possible, I would like everyone to begin preparing cases on Monday.    
1. If you are not involved with helping the newbies out, you need to get started on your own case construction for this year.  EVERYONE should be working!!!!!!!  We are going to do great things this year and I can't wait to DOMINATE!!!!  
3. Turn in your medical release forms!!!!!!  
4. I've put the PO in for the Baylor CX topic discussion.  The following people are going:  Maranda, Alaina, Merrick, Brooklyne, Cameron, Kimberly, Angelica, and Kayce.  If you are on this list and you need to cancel, I need to know by the end of the day TODAY.  Otherwise, you will need to pay the $25 registration fee.  
1. Monica Irvin will be driving you.  I will try to have an itinerary to you before the end of the week.  It is this coming Saturday, September 6th!  I've put meal money in for you, as well.  You will have $5 for breakfast and $8 for lunch.  Tentatively, you will leave around 7am.  
5. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.  

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Week 2, Day 2
Objective: Understanding specifics about CX and LD debate.  

1. Since I came in on Friday and took over the class, you guys didn't really get the stuff done that was on here.  :)
2. What is debate? Video
1. Watch as a class
3. Fill out this Debate Student Information Form
1. SEVERAL of you have not filled it out yet.
2. I need EVERY student in the class to fill this out.  
4. According to those that have filled out the survey, it looks like most people are leaning toward either CX or LD more heavily.  I'd like the class to go ahead and break up and discuss additional details about their event.  (Order of speeches, case construction, jargon associated with debate, etc.)  If you truly have no idea which event you want to do, I would encourage you to begin with CX.  Most people say it is the harder of the two events and if you decide it isn't for you, it is a little bit of an easier transition to LD.  This is not true for everyone, but that is what several have experienced.  
1. I know Maranda has prepared a quiz for the CXers to do.  
2. If you are not involved with helping the newbies out, you need to get started on your own case construction for this year.  EVERYONE should be working!!!!!!!  We are going to do great things this year and I can't wait to DOMINATE!!!!  
3. I'm putting the PO for the Baylor CX topic discussion in TODAY...if you did not give me your name on Friday, I need to know ASAP!  Text me!!!!  Seriously, before 3:00pm!  :)  It is this coming Saturday, September 6th!
5. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.  

Friday, August 29, 2014

Week 1, Day 5
Objective: Understanding specifics about CX and LD debate.  

1. What is debate? Video
1. Watch as a class
2. Fill out this Debate Student Information Form
1. SEVERAL of you have not filled it out yet.
2. I need EVERY student in the class to fill this out.  
3. According to those that have filled out the survey, it looks like most people are leaning toward either CX or LD more heavily.  I'd like the class to go ahead and break up and discuss additional details about their event.  (Order of speeches, case construction, jargon associated with debate, etc.)  If you truly have no idea which event you want to do, I would encourage you to begin with CX.  Most people say it is the harder of the two events and if you decide it isn't for you, it is a little bit of an easier transition to LD.  This is not true for everyone, but that is what several have experienced.  
4. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.  

Thursday, August 27, 2014

Week 1, Day 4
Objective: Mock debate rounds. 

1. Mock Debate Rounds
1. Enjoy!
2. Practice flowing!  (Do you even know what flowing is yet?  Flowing is just another name for taking notes.) 
2. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.  

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Week 1, Day 3
Objective: Discuss classroom expectations, policies, and procedures.  

1. Debate 101 Video
1. Watch as a class 
2. Dress Code
1. Go over dress code as stated in the syllabus.  
2. Key points:
1. Ladies:
1. Must wear pantyhose if you are wearing a skirt or dress.
2. NO open-toe shoes
2. Gentlemen:
1. You must wear a tie.
3. Fill out this Debate Student Information Form
4. Medical Release Form
1. Print one out, fill it out, and bring it back to turn it in.
2. This will serve as your permission slip for the entire year.
5. Parent Communication
1.  Email and text will be the best way for me to communicate with your parents.  
2. Most of my communication will be through you (the student).  Please make sure you keep your parents in the loop about what is going on.  
3. All of the experienced debaters have my cell phone number.  Please get it from one of them and save it in your phone.  Please give it to your parents so that when we are on trips, they will have a way to communicate with me.  
6. If time, Speaking Drills
1. Pen in the mouth (both ways)
2. As loud as you can
3. As clearly as you can
4. As fast as you can
5. Backwards
6. With the word "and" after every word
7. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.  

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Week 1, Day 2
Objective: Discuss classroom expectations, policies, and procedures.  Welcome!

1. Welcome Back!
1. I'm glad you're back today.  Hopefully, yesterday you weren't inundated with too much information.  Don't get me wrong debate is a lot of work, but it is SO MUCH FUN!  And I truly believe it will get you ready for the "real world" better than ANY other activity that you can be involved with in high school!  Another added benefit is that there is a TON of scholarship money available to those that are looking to continue their debate through college!!!!!!!
2. Answer any questions you might have from yesterday and the syllabus/constitution. 
3. Debate schedule
1. Located under the "Tournament/Event Schedule" tab above.
2. I realize that there are a lot of band conflicts, I will work with you on those.  
4. Differences between CX and LD
1. You will need to pick one of these areas to focus on.  Below you will find some general information about the two events.
2. CX (aka Policy) Debate: 
1. At one end of the spectrum, policy debate is a very rigorous format which requires a great deal of research, leaving the student an expert on a specific area.  Students across the country will be preparing for and debating on a single, broad topic selected by the National Forensic League for the entire academic year.  Topics vary widely by year; however, all topics are about big picture issues that policy makers consider, such as how to protect the marine environment, US support of UN Peacekeeping Operations, deployment of US troops in bases abroad, etc.  The result of having a single year-long topic that is standardized across the country is that students become experts in the topic, and a well-prepared student will be familiar with many hundreds of pages of research material on the topic.
2. Policy debate is a two on two format; a student and one partner compete against other teams of two students at tournaments (teams of two students competing against one another).
3. In general, evidence (researched material) will always outweigh analytic arguments.  Debates about the credibility of sources are common, and teams build “cases” solely from the research that they have done (although many debate “squads” write cases as a group and multiple teams from the same school might argue essentially the same case).  
   • • (information from: https://snfi.org/select-the-right-program)
3. LD (Lincoln-Douglas) Debate:
1. Lincoln Douglas (LD) debate is generally about questions that are of a deeper moral or philosophical nature.  Here, the debate will be about "big issue" or moral questions such as whether we should prioritize security or liberty, whether the US should intervene in foreign countries to protect human rights, etc.  The topic changes every two months, and is standardized across the country.  Whereas arguments of pragmatics often are effective in policy debate, LD is more often about the principles and philosophy, and an LD case is structured around a philosophical objective, with arguments supporting why that objective ought be valued over all else (for example, security is most important, and then principled arguments explaining why that is the case).  There is a lesser research burden for LD versus policy debate, and an LD case is often substantially written by a student, with pieces of quoted research brought in at strategic locations (as opposed to a policy case being all about the evidence).
2. LD debate is the only format that is one-on-one.  Some students prefer this style for the ability to control your own destiny, as you win or lose based solely on your own arguments as opposed to also relying on a partner. (information from: https://snfi.org/select-the-right-program)
5. Speaking Drill with www.spreeder.com
1. Spreeder.com is a free online speed reading software designed to improve your reading speed and comprehension.
6. As always, please email me with any questions you might have-cavalos@godleyisd.net.