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Language Arts - Secondary Curriculum English Language Arts Speech & Debate (2021)
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Strand 2: Fundamentals

Students will analyze and evaluate various speech and debate formats to develop fundamental knowledge for application.

Standard 2.5

Demonstrate effective communication skills in speech and debate:
  • Speaking (e.g., framing questions, responding to questions, speaking extemporaneously, using appropriate language)
  • Listening (e.g., critical and attentive listening demonstrated by note taking, critiquing)
  • Nonverbal communication (e.g., attire, eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, proximity)


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