Mastering Competitive Debate

Grades 9–12

The must-have basics for all competitive debate formats

A fresh, new design and the most current information about all competitive debate formats make this text a must for your students. The content focuses on policy debate, with additional chapters covering Lincoln-Douglas debate, student congress, mock trial, parliamentary debate, and public forum debate.

Features

• Each chapter begins with student objectives based on National Communcation Association standards as well as individual state standards. Clear examples and graphics throughout the text help debaters understand
  —debate history and theory
  —debate ethics
  —argumentation
  —rebuttals
  —defense
  —flowing
  —briefing
  —traditional and electronic research
• Chapter overviews include student objectives, key vocabulary, and an introduction.
• Charts and organizers enhance learning.
  

Teacher Guide

• chapter activities for individuals, teams, or the entire class
• chapter quizzes and answer keys
• preparation for tournaments
• tournament management
• grading strategies
• sample ballots
• a bibliography and resource list

State Standards

Price List

Advancing in Debate