|
How to Complete the District Dates Form |
Download instructions for completing the District Dates form on Tabroom. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2018-12-18 |
Free |
|
District Recognition |
|
resources |
|
2019-12-09 |
Free |
|
District Recognition 2020 |
|
resources |
|
2021-10-11 |
Free |
|
Districts/Nationals Leadership |
|
resources |
|
2019-12-09 |
Free |
|
Committee Management |
|
resources |
|
2019-12-09 |
Free |
|
Administrators |
|
resources |
|
2020-01-14 |
Free |
|
Sample World Schools Motions - 2021 October |
Download the October 2021 World Schools Debate Motions. |
resources |
world-schools |
2021-09-29 |
Members |
|
Big Questions Participant Grants Flyer |
Big Questions Participant Grants Flyer |
archived |
|
2019-10-11 |
Free |
|
Big Questions Certificate of Achievement Template |
Big Questions Certificate of Achievement Template |
resources |
big-questions |
2020-09-08 |
Free |
|
Big Questions Sample Affirmative Case 2021 |
Download our Big Questions Sample Affirmative Case. |
resources |
big-questions |
2021-09-24 |
Free |
|
Big Questions Sample Negative Case 2021 |
Download our Big Questions Sample Negative Case. |
resources |
big-questions |
2021-09-24 |
Free |
|
Big Questions Evidence Packet 2021-2022 |
Download our 2021 BQ Evidence Packet: On balance, societies benefit from religious belief
and practice. |
resources |
big-questions |
2021-09-24 |
Free |
|
NSDA Online Springboard Series Update |
Thanks to the generosity of The Julia Burke Foundation, the online Springboard Series has been expanded. The Springboard Series will again offer FREE speech and debate events. These events will provide a variety of free, online opportunities including after-school scrimmages and two weekend tournaments. We are grateful to announce these events will be offered free for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.
The Julia Burke Foundation was established in memory of Julia Burke, a young woman of substance with a passion for debate. We are proud to partner with The Julia Burke Foundation to offer these opportunities in Julia’s memory. |
archived |
|
2021-06-10 |
Free |
|
Springboard Survey |
Springboard Post Tournament Survey Form |
archived |
|
2020-10-27 |
Free |
|
Impromptu Starter Kit |
Explore the fundamentals of Impromptu Speaking! This guide is appropriate for middle and high school level students and contains notes on event structure, balancing time, and delivery, as well as practice activities and advice from National Tournament finalists. |
resources |
impromptu, middle-school |
2021-09-14 |
Members |
|
NSDA Account Overview |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2021-09-13 |
Free |
|
Sample Press Release |
Sample Press Release |
resources |
|
2020-08-05 |
Free |
|
Keith West Memorial School Grant |
Online Funding Series Application |
resources |
|
2021-08-17 |
Free |
|
2021 NSDA Competition Rules September Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA Competition Rules September Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2021-09-08 |
Free |
|
Member Resources |
|
resources |
|
2019-11-26 |
Free |
|
Student Benefits Flyer |
Download our Student Benefits Flyer and help students discover their superpowers and uncover their confidence. An NSDA membership offers the tools to expand your skills and celebrate your achievements. |
resources |
team-management |
2021-09-03 |
Free |
|
NSDA Conference Session Video Archive |
|
resources |
instructional-videos |
2021-09-01 |
Free |
|
Trauma-Informed Education Practices |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2021-09-01 |
Free |
|
Navigating Students with Anxiety in the Classroom and Competitive Space |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2021-09-01 |
Free |
|
Hosting Equitable Tournaments and Implementing Equity Panels |
|
resources |
districts, inclusion, instructional-videos |
2021-09-01 |
Free |
|
Sample World Schools Motions - 2021 September |
Download the September 2021 World Schools Debate Motions. |
resources |
world-schools |
2021-08-25 |
Members |
|
NSDA Campus |
NSDA Campus is an online platform offering team practice space and tournament hosting space at a low cost. |
resources |
|
2020-06-04 |
Free |
|
Diversity and Inclusion Extemp Questions |
Download the Diversity and Inclusion Extemp Questions |
resources |
classroom-resources, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2020-02-20 |
Free |
|
High School Nationals 2021 Script List |
High School Nationals 2021 Script List |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp |
2021-07-30 |
Members |
|
Middle School 2021 Script List |
Middle School 2021 Script List |
resources |
declamation, dramatic-interp, humorous-interp, informative-speaking, original-oratory, poetry, prose, storytelling |
2021-07-30 |
Members |
|
Sample Team Handbook |
Download a sample team handbook to use as inspiration for your team policies, including a practice schedule and requirements, communications, ethics, attire, and more. |
resources |
team-management |
2021-07-20 |
Free |
|
How to Host a Tournament |
|
resources |
|
2019-12-17 |
Free |
|
Non-Qualifier Supplemental Event Registration |
|
archived |
|
2021-03-10 |
Free |
|
Duo Interpretation Division Selection for 2021 Nationals |
|
archived |
|
2021-03-10 |
Free |
|
New Coach FAQ |
|
archived |
|
2019-12-03 |
Free |
|
San Fran Bay Congress Qualifier Form |
|
archived |
|
2020-04-23 |
Free |
|
World Schools Norms - 2021 Nationals |
World Schools Norms - 2021 Nationals |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-06-14 |
Free |
|
Tournament Book Archive |
Check out past editions of the official program for the National Speech & Debate Tournament including event information, annual award recipients, attendee rosters, and more! |
resources |
|
2020-07-29 |
Free |
|
National Tournament Judge Procedures |
|
resources |
|
2021-05-17 |
Free |
|
Inclusion Workshop |
The NSDA Inclusion Workshop, facilitated by Courageous Conversation by the Pacific Educational Group, Inc., teaches a protocol for discussing race in productive, insightful, and generative ways. |
archived |
|
2018-11-26 |
Free |
|
Online Topic Workshops |
|
archived |
|
2017-03-30 |
Free |
|
Nats19 Finalist Information |
|
archived |
forms-manuals |
2019-06-14 |
Free |
|
Congress Parliamentarian Instructions 2020 Nationals |
Download the Congress Parliamentarian Instructions 2020 Nationals Doc. |
archived |
|
2020-08-26 |
Free |
|
Hired Judging Board FAQ |
|
archived |
|
2020-04-06 |
Free |
|
Nationals 2020 Hired Judging Board |
|
archived |
|
2020-04-06 |
Free |
|
NSDA National Conference 2018 |
|
archived |
|
2018-08-13 |
Free |
|
Nationals Registration |
Join us for the National Speech & Debate Tournament, the largest academic competition in the world! We look forward to welcoming you in June. |
archived |
|
2019-04-07 |
Free |
|
Mechanics of Flowing |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas |
2021-05-10 |
Members |
|
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Case Outline |
Utilize this outline for writing your first LD case on the affirmative or the negative. This resource was created by Josh Roberts. |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2021-04-30 |
Members |
|
Middle School Mini Lesson: Writing Speech Introductions |
In this set of three speech activities, middle school students will learn the different components of an introduction and be able to construct one on their own. |
resources |
expository, informative-speaking, original-oratory |
2021-04-22 |
Free |
|
Policy Evidence March 2021 |
Download the Policy Evidence December 2020 doc. |
resources |
|
2021-04-01 |
Members |
|
High School National Tournament Script Requirements |
Download a description of the items students in speech will upload to Tabroom.com before participating in the High School National Tournament! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-05-15 |
Free |
|
Sample World Schools Motions - 2021 April |
Download the April 2021 World Schools Debate Motions. |
resources |
world-schools |
2021-04-01 |
Members |
|
Points Entry |
|
resources |
|
2019-11-26 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Original Spoken Word Poetry - Blank |
Download the Sample Ballot for Original Spoken Word Poetry! |
resources |
poetry |
2021-03-22 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Pro Con Challenge - Blank |
Download the Sample Ballot for Pro Con Challenge! |
resources |
pro-con-challenge |
2021-03-22 |
Free |
|
Getting Started with Original Spoken Word Poetry |
This introductory guide to Spoken Word is a helpful tool as students explore ways they might express their thoughts and experiences through poetry. Students can watch sample performances, explore topics, and read up on writing, revision, practice, and delivery tips. |
resources |
poetry |
2021-03-22 |
Free |
|
NSDA Campus Tech |
NSDA Campus is an online platform offering team practice space and tournament hosting space at a low cost. |
resources |
|
2021-02-18 |
Free |
|
National Tournament Registration Instructions |
Download a checklist to ensure your registration steps have been completed for the National Tournament! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-04-25 |
Free |
|
High School Nationals Entry Release Form |
Download the 2021 Entry Release Form for the 2021 High School National Tournament. The coach must acquire a signed form for every student attending the National Tournament and retain it through December 31. The forms do not need to be uploaded to online Nationals registration in Tabroom.com. |
resources |
|
2021-02-24 |
Free |
|
Recognition Opportunities |
|
resources |
|
2019-11-26 |
Free |
|
Character Checklist |
Use this checklist to track student progress in bringing characters to life.
This resource is part of our NSDA Learn course Intro to Coaching: Dramatic and Humorous Interp. |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, program-oral-interp |
2021-02-09 |
Members |
|
Intro to Flowing Policy Debate |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, policy |
2021-01-26 |
Members |
|
Performance Breakdown: Crafting a Duo Interp |
Intro to Coaching: DUO |
resources |
classroom-resources, duo-interp |
2021-02-01 |
Members |
|
District Tournament School Consent Form |
Download the School Consent Form. Scan and email a copy to your district chair prior to competition at your district tournament begins. |
resources |
districts |
2021-01-15 |
Free |
|
How to Cut a Debate Card |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum |
2020-12-15 |
Members |
|
Tabroom Online Ballots & Notification Set Up |
Download the Tabroom Online Ballots & Notification Set Up PDF |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-12-06 |
Free |
|
Intro to Flowing Public Forum and Lincoln-Douglas Debate |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas, public-forum |
2020-12-04 |
Members |
|
Policy Evidence December 2020 |
Download the Policy Evidence December 2020 doc. |
resources |
|
2020-12-03 |
Members |
|
Beginner Debate Videos |
Access Public Forum and Policy Debate videos to introduce using evidence, the structure of the round, impacts, cross-examination, and more from our friends at the University of Kentucky. |
resources |
|
2020-11-05 |
Free |
|
Running Practices |
Access more than 50 individual drills and practice activities for delivery, prep, strategy, memorization, characterization, movement, and more. |
resources |
classroom-resources, team-management |
2020-10-30 |
Members |
|
Promoting Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities |
Download the Giving People who Experience Disability a Place at the Speech and Debate Table PDF. |
resources |
|
2020-10-29 |
Free |
|
District Recognition 2019 |
|
resources |
|
2020-10-29 |
Free |
|
NSDA Campus Survey |
NSDA Campus Survey |
resources |
|
2020-08-06 |
Free |
|
Who We Are |
|
resources |
|
2019-11-26 |
Free |
|
Online Team Recruitment Strategies |
NSDA Campus is an online platform offering team practice space and tournament hosting space at a low cost. |
resources |
|
2020-08-05 |
Free |
|
Customizable Tournament Certificate |
Use this customizable tournament certificate to recognize your tournament participants. This resource is set up for mail merge. |
resources |
team-management |
2020-08-20 |
Free |
|
2020-2021 Fundraising Letter Template |
Local businesses are always looking for more exposure in the community. Consider selling sponsorship packages in exchange for special promotional opportunities. Before getting started, be sure to check with your activities director about what sponsorship opportunities are permitted. When you're ready to reach out, use this template letter to connect! |
resources |
team-management |
2020-08-12 |
Free |
|
Sample Recruitment Letter |
Sample Recruitment Letter |
resources |
|
2020-08-05 |
Free |
|
Local, District, and National Tournaments |
|
resources |
|
2019-11-26 |
Free |
|
Investigating and Addressing Gender Differences in Debate |
Click here to follow along with the slideshow.
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-24 |
Members |
|
Using Extemporaneous Speaking Strategies to Elevate AP Scores |
Click here to follow along with the slideshow.
|
resources |
classroom-resources, instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2017-08-24 |
Members |
|
Interp: Bringing Characters to Life |
Click here to access the presentation handout. |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp |
2017-08-24 |
Members |
|
Bridging the Gap: Establishing Successful Curricular and Co-Curricular Opportunities in an Urban District |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-26 |
Members |
|
Discovering Your Voice: A Perspective on Helping Students of Color Excel in Forensics |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-26 |
Members |
|
Riding the Zombie Wave: Apocalyptic Strategies for Advancing Argumentation Skills |
|
resources |
classroom-resources, instructional-videos |
2017-08-26 |
Members |
|
Welcome to My World: Developing a Partnership with Your Principal |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-26 |
Members |
|
Envisioning a New Standard for Speech, Debate, and Communication Education |
Click here to follow along with the slideshow. |
resources |
instructional-videos |
2017-08-27 |
Members |
|
From Aristotle to 21st Century Skills: Redefining the Public Speaking Process |
Click here to follow along with the slideshow.
Click here to access this session's materials in Dropbox.
| resources |
instructional-videos |
2017-08-27 |
Members |
|
Big Fish, No Pond: Teaching Debate in Isolated Regions |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2018-07-29 |
Members |
|
Finding the Honest Voice of the Character |
|
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp |
2018-07-29 |
Members |
|
Congressional Debate as an Avenue for Personal Empowerment |
|
resources |
congress, instructional-videos |
2018-07-29 |
Members |
|
Original Oratory: From One Teacher to Another |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, original-oratory |
2018-07-29 |
Members |
|
Demonstration, Recommendation, and You in a Box Speeches: Three Units for Any Speech Class |
|
resources |
classroom-resources, instructional-videos |
2018-07-30 |
Members |
|
How to Listen; How to Speak; How to Debate |
|
resources |
classroom-resources, instructional-videos |
2018-07-30 |
Members |
|
Testing the Limits of Empowerment: Tournament Directors' Dilemmas in an Era of Protest |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2018-07-30 |
Members |
|
Making Policy Personal: Narrative Performance in the St. Louis Urban Debate League |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, policy |
2018-07-31 |
Members |
|
Empowering Student Voices and Leadership in a Competitive Setting |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2018-07-31 |
Members |
|
MacGyvering Debate to Prepare Students to Be More Effective Public Advocates |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2019-08-06 |
Members |
|
Developing Voices and Leaders: Hints for Teaching, Coaching, Surviving, and Thriving |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2019-08-06 |
Members |
|
Developing World Schools Debate In Your District |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2019-08-06 |
Members |
|
Diving Further into Middle School Speech and Debate: Tools and Techniques for Coaching Younger Voices |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, middle-school, team-management |
2019-08-06 |
Members |
|
Gender Inequity in Speech and Debate: A Solutions-Focused Discussion |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2019-08-05 |
Members |
|
Impromptu Speaking Master Class |
|
resources |
impromptu, instructional-videos |
2019-08-05 |
Members |
|
Middle School Nats 20 Script list |
Middle School Nats 20 Script list |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-07-06 |
Free |
|
Middle School Nats 19 Script list |
Middle School Nats 19 Script list |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-07-06 |
Free |
|
MS Nats19 Script List |
|
resources |
|
2019-06-16 |
Free |
|
High School Nats 20 Script list |
High School Nats 20 Script list |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-07-06 |
Free |
|
High School Nats 19 Script list |
High School Nats 19 Script list |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-07-03 |
Free |
|
World Schools Judging Guide |
World Schools Judging Guide
|
resources |
world-schools |
2020-06-14 |
Free |
|
World Schools Scoring Guide |
World Schools Scoring Guide
|
resources |
world-schools |
2020-06-14 |
Free |
|
World Schools Judge Briefing |
The World Schools Judge Briefing was created by Miha Andrič of Slovenia. |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-06-14 |
Free |
|
World Schools Judge FAQ - 2020 Nationals |
World Schools Judge FAQ - 2020 Nationals |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-06-14 |
Free |
|
National Tournament Student Training |
|
resources |
|
2020-06-08 |
Free |
|
Fee Appeal Form |
|
resources |
|
2020-03-05 |
Free |
|
Middle School Speech Challenge Participant Certificate Template |
Download editable participant certificates to print at home and commemorate the experience! |
resources |
|
2020-06-10 |
Free |
|
Congress Placard Template |
Students competing in the National Congress can download this template to create their name placard. Choose Senator or Representative, add your last name, include your pronouns, if desired, and delete any extra text. For example:
Representative
Dali
she/her/hers |
resources |
congress |
2020-05-26 |
Free |
|
Online Competition Tips |
Download the Online Competition Tips Guide |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, inclusion, team-management |
2020-05-14 |
Free |
|
Lip Dub Submission Guidelines |
Download our Lip Dub Submission Guidelines |
resources |
|
2020-05-01 |
Free |
|
Getting Set Up on Tabroom.com |
Download the Using Online Ballots on Tabroom.com PDF. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2020-02-20 |
Free |
|
Pilot Internet Rules |
Download a description of the pilot internet rules for 2019-2020. Districts may opt-in to use these rules at their district tournament. These rules WILL be in effect at the 2020 Online National Tournament. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2018-10-02 |
Free |
|
Duo Lesson Plan - Pivot Past Prelims |
Download our Duo Lesson Plan - Pivot Past Prelims |
resources |
|
2020-04-07 |
Members |
|
Virtual Learning Resources |
|
resources |
|
2020-04-07 |
Free |
|
Advanced Speech Activities |
Students can improve their skills for public speaking events from home with this collection of activities and suggestions for classroom assessment. |
resources |
|
2020-04-03 |
Members |
|
Virtual Banquet Schedule Word |
Download our virtual banquet outline. |
resources |
|
2020-04-07 |
Free |
|
Virtual Banquet Schedule PDF |
Download our virtual banquet outline. |
resources |
|
2020-04-03 |
Free |
|
Virtual Team Superlative Certificates |
Download the Virtual Team Superlative Certificates |
resources |
|
2020-04-03 |
Free |
|
Coronavirus Resources |
|
resources |
|
2020-03-05 |
Free |
|
Sample World Schools Motions - 2020 April |
Download the April 2020 World Schools Debate Motions. |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-03-31 |
Members |
|
Scrimmage Match Form |
NSDA member coaches may complete this form to express an interest in organizing virtual scrimmages. |
resources |
|
2020-03-20 |
Free |
|
Speech and Debate Coaching Endorsement |
|
resources |
|
2020-01-30 |
Free |
|
Women's History Month Legislation |
Download the Women's History Month Legislation PDF |
resources |
congress |
2020-03-04 |
Free |
|
District Finance Information |
Download the District Finance Information PDF |
resources |
districts |
2020-02-26 |
Free |
|
Sample World Schools Motions - 2020 March |
Download the March 2020 World Schools Debate Motions. |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-03-02 |
Members |
|
Nationals Tabroom.com Instructions |
Download instructions for using online ballots and making the most of Tabroom.com notifications at the National Tournament! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-06-05 |
Free |
|
2020 Harvard Extemp Questions |
Download the 2020 Harvard Tournament Extemp questions to use for practice!
|
resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2020-02-21 |
Free |
|
Diversity and Inclusion Impromptu Prompts |
Download the Diversity and Inclusion Impromptu Prompts PDF |
resources |
impromptu |
2020-02-20 |
Free |
|
Diversity and Inclusion Congressional Legislation |
Download the Diversity and Inclusion Congressional Legislation PDF |
resources |
congress |
2020-02-20 |
Free |
|
2020 Harvard Tournament Legislation |
Download the 2020 Harvard Tournament Legislation Guide |
resources |
congress |
2020-02-19 |
Free |
|
District Finance Information |
Download information about establishing your district as a 501c3, IRS tax filing, and best practices for district finance! |
resources |
districts |
2020-02-18 |
Free |
|
Rules Overview |
|
resources |
|
2019-12-02 |
Free |
|
Membership Overview |
|
resources |
|
2019-11-26 |
Free |
|
Ensuring Access to Speech and Debate for Students with Disabilities |
Click here to follow along with the slideshow.
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-25 |
Free |
|
Finding the Right Speech and Debate Coach |
Download our guide to find the right speech and debate coach for your team. |
resources |
team-management |
2019-11-15 |
Free |
|
Evidence Violation Protest Form |
Download a form for students to use when they prepare to protest an evidence rule violation. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-10-29 |
Free |
|
Stand and Deliver - Joe and Pam Wycoff |
|
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling |
2019-08-05 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Public Forum Pilot Rules 2019-2020 |
Download an explanation of the 2019-2020 PF Pilot Rules. |
resources |
|
2019-09-12 |
Free |
|
LD Topic Voting Procedure |
Download a description of the LD topic voting procedure! |
resources |
|
2019-07-26 |
Free |
|
First Time at Nats FAQ for Coaches |
Download our FAQ for coaches attending the National Tournament for the first time! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-06-06 |
Free |
|
Points of Information Team Activity |
Download a document describing POIs in WSD and a team activity! |
resources |
classroom-resources, world-schools |
2019-05-01 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Middle School National Tournament Script Turn In |
Download a description of the items students in speech will turn in before semifinals of the Middle School National Tournament! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-04-30 |
Free |
|
How to Run District Tournaments on Tabroom |
|
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2018-12-19 |
Free |
|
National Speech and Debate Education Day Toolkit |
Download the National Speech and Debate Education Day Team Toolkit. |
resources |
|
2018-12-14 |
Free |
|
National Tournament Script List Archive 1983-2016 |
|
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp |
2016-07-02 |
Members |
|
Diversity & Inclusion Conference 2017 - Byron Arthur Presentation |
Watch Byron Arthur's presentation from the 2017 Diversity & Inclusion Conference! |
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2017-12-19 |
Members |
|
District Student of the Year Award Sample Script |
Download the District Student of the Year Award sample script. |
resources |
districts |
2018-11-29 |
Free |
|
How to Register for Districts on Tabroom |
Download a description of how to register for your district tournament on Tabroom. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2018-12-18 |
Free |
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National Speech and Debate Education Day Sign Up Form 2021 |
Sign up to receive a free toolkit to help your school celebrate NSDE Day! |
resources |
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2020-12-04 |
Free |
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National Speech and Debate Education Day Sign Up Form 2020 |
Sign up to receive a free toolkit to help your school celebrate NSDE Day! |
resources |
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2019-11-18 |
Free |
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Big Questions Topic Primer 2021-2022 |
Read the topic primer on the Big Questions resolution for 2021-2022. |
resources |
big-questions |
2021-08-01 |
Members |
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Big Questions Topic Analysis 2019-2020 |
Big Questions Topic Analysis 2019-2020 |
archived |
|
2019-10-15 |
Free |
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Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2021 September/October |
Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2021 September/October |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2021-09-23 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Advanced Evidence - September/October 2021 |
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - September/October 2021 |
resources |
public-forum |
2021-09-17 |
Resource Pkg |
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Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2021 September/October |
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2021 September/October |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2021-08-27 |
Members |
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Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2021 April |
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2021 April |
resources |
public-forum |
2021-04-14 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2021 September/October |
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2021 September/October |
resources |
public-forum |
2021-08-25 |
Members |
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Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2021 March/April |
Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2021 March/April |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2021-03-12 |
Resource Pkg |
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Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2021 March/April |
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2021 March/April |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2021-03-01 |
Members |
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Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2021 January/February |
Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2021 January/February |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2021-01-22 |
Resource Pkg |
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Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2020 September/October |
Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2020 September/October |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2020-09-28 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 September/October |
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 September/October |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-09-28 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 April |
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 April |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-04-14 |
Resource Pkg |
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Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2020 March/April |
Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2020 March/April |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2020-03-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 March |
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 March |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-03-16 |
Resource Pkg |
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Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2020 March/April |
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2020 March/April |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2020-03-03 |
Members |
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Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 February |
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 February |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-02-14 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2018 November/December |
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2018 November/December |
resources |
public-forum |
2018-10-22 |
Members |
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Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 January |
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 January |
resources |
public-forum |
2018-12-20 |
Members |
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Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 January |
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 January |
resources |
public-forum |
2018-12-20 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 September/October |
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 September/October |
resources |
public-forum |
2019-09-10 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 January |
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 January |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-01-09 |
Resource Pkg |
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Coolidge Foundation Public Forum Brief - 2020 February |
Public Forum Brief Provided by the Coolidge Foundation for February 2020 |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-02-05 |
Members |
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Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2020 January/February |
Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2020 January/February |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2020-01-17 |
Resource Pkg |
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Sample Ballot - Public Forum Debate Pilot Rules - Blank |
Sample Ballot - Public Forum Debate Pilot Rules - Blank |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-01-10 |
Free |
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Showcase - Dramatic Interpretation: Written Accompaniment |
Download the Showcase - Dramatic Interpretation: Written Accompaniment. You can also view the Video Showcase for Dramatic Interpretation here |
resources |
dramatic-interp |
2019-10-18 |
Resource Pkg |
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Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 September/October |
Download the 2019 September/October Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2019-09-06 |
Members |
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Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 National Tournament |
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 National Tournament |
resources |
public-forum |
2019-05-01 |
Members |
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Teacher in a Box - Middle School Big Questions Debate - Unit Overview |
Download the Teacher in a Box Lesson Plans |
archived, resources |
big-questions, classroom-resources |
2018-01-30 |
Free |
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Start Here: Teaching Public Speaking |
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resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2021-09-03 |
Free |
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Start Here: Teaching Lincoln-Douglas |
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resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2021-07-29 |
Free |
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Start Here: Teaching Policy |
|
resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2021-07-20 |
Free |
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Start Here: Teaching Public Forum |
|
resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2021-05-25 |
Free |
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Start Here: Teaching Public Speaking |
|
resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2019-11-12 |
Free |
|
International Extemp Resources - 2018 Nationals |
Download International Extemp Resources for the 2018 National Tournament |
resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2018-05-07 |
Members |
|
Extemp Practice Questions - Hispanic Heritage Month |
View Extemp Practice Questions for Hispanic Heritage Month. |
resources |
inclusion, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2018-08-31 |
Free |
|
Policy Starter Files - 2021-2022 |
Click here to download the Policy Debate Starter Files for 2021-2022. Use these resources to get started on the new 2021-2022 Policy Debate topic. |
resources |
policy |
2021-09-10 |
Members |
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National Tournament Awards Assembly Video Archive |
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resources |
performance-videos |
2019-07-01 |
Free |
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Poetry Final Round Video Archive |
|
resources |
performance-videos, poetry |
2018-06-01 |
Members |
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Prose Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
performance-videos, prose |
2018-06-01 |
Members |
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Impromptu Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
impromptu, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Impromptu Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
impromptu, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Storytelling Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
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Storytelling Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
performance-videos, storytelling |
2018-06-01 |
Members |
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Expository Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
expository, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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United States Extemp Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
performance-videos, us-extemp |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Public Forum Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Public Forum Final Round Video Archive |
|
resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2018-11-13 |
Members |
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Program Oral Interpretation Final Round Video Archive |
|
resources |
performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2017-08-31 |
Members |
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Policy Debate Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, policy |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Policy Debate Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
performance-videos, policy |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Original Oratory Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
original-oratory, performance-videos |
2018-11-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Original Oratory Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Lincoln-Douglas Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
lincoln-douglas, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
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Lincoln-Douglas Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
lincoln-douglas, performance-videos |
2018-11-13 |
Members |
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Extemporaneous Speaking Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
international-extemp, middle-school, performance-videos, us-extemp |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
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International Extemp Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
international-extemp, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Informative Speaking Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
informative-speaking, performance-videos |
2017-08-31 |
Members |
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Humorous Interpretation Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
humorous-interp, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Humorous Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
humorous-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Extemp Debate Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
extemp-debate, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Duo Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
duo-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Duo Interpretation Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
duo-interp, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Dramatic Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Dramatic Interpretation Final Round Video Archive |
|
resources |
dramatic-interp, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
|
Congressional Debate Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Commentary Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
commentary, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
|
October 2020 Policy Evidence Updates |
Click here to download the Policy Debate Starter Files for 2019-2020. Use these resources to get started on the new 2019-2020 Policy Debate topic. |
resources |
policy |
2020-10-23 |
Members |
|
Policy Curriculum - 2018-2019 Topic |
Click here to download the Policy Debate Curriculum for the 2018-2019 topic. |
resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2018-08-24 |
Free |
|
Policy Starter Files - 2019-2020 |
Click here to download the Policy Debate Starter Files for 2019-2020. Use these resources to get started on the new 2019-2020 Policy Debate topic. |
resources |
policy |
2019-08-21 |
Members |
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Congressional Debate Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2014 |
|
resources |
congress, middle-school, performance-videos |
2014-07-01 |
Members |
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Archived Policy Debate Resources |
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resources |
policy |
2018-09-04 |
Members |
|
Archived Big Questions Resources |
|
resources |
big-questions |
2017-08-08 |
Free |
|
Archived Big Questions 2016-2017 Resources |
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archived |
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2016-07-31 |
Free |
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Archived Public Forum Debate Resources |
|
resources |
public-forum |
2018-08-21 |
Members |
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Archived Lincoln-Douglas Debate Resources |
|
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2018-08-24 |
Members |
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Archived Congressional Debate Resources |
|
resources |
congress |
2018-12-01 |
Members |
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Archived Extemp Resources |
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resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2018-12-01 |
Members |
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Archived World Schools Resources |
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resources |
world-schools |
2018-12-01 |
Members |
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Policy Debate Lesson Plans |
|
resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2018-09-04 |
Members |
|
Congress Legislation - 2021 October |
Download the October 2021 Legislation Docket. |
resources |
congress |
2021-10-04 |
Members |
|
Extemp Practice Questions - 2021 October |
Download the October 2021 Extemp Practice Questions |
resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2021-09-29 |
Members |
|
Extemp Practice Questions - 2021 September |
Download the September 2021 Extemp Practice Questions |
resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2021-08-30 |
Members |
|
Congress Legislation - 2021 September |
Download the September 2021 Legislation Docket. |
resources |
congress |
2021-08-30 |
Members |
|
Extemp Practice Questions - 2021 April |
Download the April 2021 Extemp Practice Questions |
resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2021-04-01 |
Members |
|
Congress Legislation - 2021 April |
Download the April 2021 Legislation Docket. |
resources |
congress |
2021-04-01 |
Members |
|
Congress Legislation - Hispanic Heritage Month |
Download the Hispanic Heritage Month Legislation Docket. |
resources |
congress, inclusion |
2018-08-31 |
Free |
|
Communication Bootcamp Webinar - Presented by Eastern New Mexico University |
|
archived |
instructional-videos |
2020-06-05 |
Members |
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Completing National Tournament Registration Webinar |
|
resources |
districts, instructional-videos |
2021-04-15 |
Free |
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Using Online Tournament Features in Tabroom.com Webinar |
|
resources |
districts, instructional-videos |
2021-04-05 |
Free |
|
Planning a New Coaches Workshop |
|
resources |
instructional-videos |
2020-09-08 |
Members |
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Succeeding at Online Debate Webinar - Presented by Trinity University |
|
resources |
congress, instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum, world-schools |
2020-06-05 |
Members |
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Virtually Awesome! A Guide to Online Middle School Competition Webinar - Presented by Summit Debate |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2020-05-28 |
Members |
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Preparing for Nationals in World Schools Debate Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2020-05-21 |
Members |
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How to Prepare Impromptu Motions Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium |
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resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2020-05-21 |
Members |
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Preparing for Nationals in Lincoln-Douglas Debate Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium |
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resources |
instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas |
2020-05-07 |
Members |
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Transitioning to World Schools Debate From Other Events Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium |
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resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2020-05-08 |
Members |
|
NSDA Advocacy Webinar - Presented by Annie Reisener |
Annie Reisener, NSDA Membership Manager, presents a webinar about NSDA advocacy resources. |
resources |
instructional-videos |
2020-04-08 |
Free |
|
Public Forum Topic Webinar Presented by Luciana Coelho - 2018 Sept/Oct |
Luciana Coelho, Former Advocacy Analyst at Oceana, discusses the Sept/Oct 2018 topic, Resolved: The United States should accede to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea without reservations. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute. |
resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2018-10-01 |
Free |
|
World Schools Debate Impromptu Prep Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium |
Aaron Timmons and USA Debate Team members and coaches discuss prep for impromptu motions in World Schools Debate. This webinar is presented by Global Debate Symposium. |
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2018-04-10 |
Free |
|
World Schools Debate Prepared Motions Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium |
USA Debate Team members and coaches discuss prepared motions in World Schools Debate. This webinar is presented by Global Debate Symposium. |
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2018-05-24 |
Free |
|
Judge Adaptation at Nationals - Presented by Trinity University |
Trinity University discusses judge adaptation in debate at the National Tournament. |
resources |
instructional-videos, policy |
2018-05-25 |
Free |
|
World Schools Debate Training and Demonstration Round - Nationals 2018 |
Learn how to run and judge a round of World Schools Debate! Also includes a full demonstration round. |
resources |
instructional-videos, performance-videos, world-schools |
2018-06-20 |
Members |
|
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Webinar Presented by Stephen Kent - 2018 Sept/Oct |
Stephen Kent from Young Voices, a journalist-focused non-profit in Washington DC, discusses the Sept/Oct 2018 topic, Resolved: In the United States, reporters ought to have the right to protect the identity of confidential sources. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute. |
resources |
instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas |
2018-10-01 |
Free |
|
Public Forum Topic Webinar Presented by Dr. Ron Nate - 2018 Nov/Dec |
Dr. Ron Nate, Senior Fellow & Board Member at the Madison Liberty Institute, discusses the Nov/Dec 2018 PF topic, Resolved: The United States federal government should impose price controls on the pharmaceutical industry. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute. |
resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2018-11-27 |
Free |
|
Policy Topic Webinar Presented by Sarah Pierce 2019 |
Sarah Pierce, Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, discusses the 2019 Policy topic, Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce its restrictions on legal immigration to the United States. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute. |
resources |
instructional-videos, policy |
2018-11-29 |
Free |
|
Public Forum Topic Webinar Presented by Erica York - 2019 January |
Erica York, Analyst at the Tax Foundation, discusses the January 2019 PF topic, Resolved: The United States federal government should prioritize reducing the federal debt over promoting economic growth. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute. |
resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2019-01-14 |
Free |
|
Policy Debate Structure & Life Lessons Webinar Presented by Jenae Barnes |
Jenae Barnes, debater from George Mason University, discusses Policy Debate strategy and life lessons from debate. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute. |
resources |
instructional-videos, policy |
2019-01-17 |
Free |
|
Webinar - Keeping It Fresh For the End of the Year |
Webinar featuring Chase Williams. |
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2018-02-19 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Alternate Speech Penalties For Districts |
Executive Director Scott Wunn and Competition Manager Lauren Burdt train district leaders to use the new alternate penalties in speech at their district tournaments and share feedback on the new pilot qualification rules. |
resources |
districts, instructional-videos |
2019-11-05 |
Free |
|
Imagining Latinidad for Speech and Debate - Presented by Dr. Darrel Wanzer-Serrano |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2019-04-30 |
Free |
|
How to Debate Like a Tiger: Preparing for Nationals - Presented by Trinity University |
|
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2019-05-30 |
Free |
|
How to Use Points of Information in World Schools Debate |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2019-05-01 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Topic Webinar Presented by Ambassador Neelam Deo - 2019 April |
|
resources |
public-forum |
2019-04-18 |
Free |
|
Gender Identity and Inclusion in Speech and Debate Webinar |
Crawford Leavoy, Director of Speech and Debate at Durham Academy and Moderator of the 2017 NSDA LGBT+ Coaches' Caucus, and Kiran Sundar, student at Durham Academy, discuss gender identity and inclusion in speech and debate. |
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2018-04-18 |
Free |
|
Gun Violence Policy Webinar - Presented by Students Demand Action |
Billy Rosen, Deputy Legal Director from Students Demand Action, discusses policy surrounding gun violence. |
resources |
congress, instructional-videos, us-extemp |
2018-05-30 |
Free |
|
World Schools Debate at Middle School Nationals Webinar |
USA Debate Team coach Sandy Berkowitz and USA Debate Team alums discuss World Schools Debate at the Middle School National Tournament. |
resources |
instructional-videos, middle-school, world-schools |
2018-06-01 |
Free |
|
2019-2020 NSDA Postage Report |
Download a copy of the 2019-2020 Postage Report for Rostrum magazine. |
archived |
|
2020-09-22 |
Free |
|
2021 NSDA Educator of the Year FAQs |
|
archived |
|
2020-10-15 |
Free |
|
2021 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form |
The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to continue the National Educator of the Year award. |
archived |
forms-manuals |
2020-10-15 |
Free |
|
2020 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form |
The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to continue the National Educator of the Year award. |
archived |
forms-manuals |
2019-09-30 |
Free |
|
2019 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form |
The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to continue the National Educator of the Year award. This award is given at two levels—the state level and the national level. Each State Educator of the Year will be considered for the national-level Educator of the Year award. |
archived |
forms-manuals |
2018-10-19 |
Free |
|
2018-2019 NSDA Postage Report |
Download a copy of the 2018-2019 Postage Report for Rostrum magazine. |
archived |
|
2019-09-16 |
Free |
|
2020 NSDA Educator of the Year FAQs |
|
archived |
|
2019-09-30 |
Free |
|
2018 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form |
|
archived |
forms-manuals |
2017-08-23 |
Free |
|
2019 NSDA Educator of the Year FAQs |
|
archived |
|
2018-10-19 |
Free |
|
2019 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2019-02-22 |
Free |
|
2019 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2019-04-25 |
Free |
|
2021 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2021-03-09 |
Free |
|
2021 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2021-04-29 |
Free |
|
2020 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2020-08-31 |
Free |
|
2020 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2020-05-04 |
Free |
|
2020 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2020-12-02 |
Free |
|
2019 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2019-09-09 |
Free |
|
2019 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda |
archived |
|
2019-12-03 |
Free |
|
Inclusive Tournament Checklist |
Use this checklist as a starting point to measure your tournament’s inclusion efforts or plan for the future! |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2019-02-21 |
Free |
|
Equity Statement Poster |
In a historic decision, the National Speech & Debate Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt an Equity Statement for our organization. This statement comes from many hours of discussion with experts, each other, and our community, and we’re proud to share it with this poster. |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2020-03-04 |
Free |
|
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities Lesson Plan |
Download the NSDA Hispanic Heritage Month (September-October) Activities Lesson Plan. |
resources |
classroom-resources, inclusion |
2018-08-30 |
Free |
|
Dress Code Template |
Download the NSDA Caucus Recommended Dress Code Template |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2018-07-30 |
Free |
|
Gender Neutral Restroom Best Practices |
Download the NSDA Caucus Recommended Gender Neutral Restroom Best Practices to be used in conjunction with the Gender Neutral Restroom Sign |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2018-07-30 |
Free |
|
Pronoun Usage Best Practices |
Download the NSDA Caucus Recommended Pronoun Usage Best Practices |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2018-07-30 |
Free |
|
Gender Neutral Restroom Sign |
Download the Gender Neutral Restroom Sign to be used in conjunction with the NSDA Caucus Recommended Gender Neutral Restroom Best Practices |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2018-11-15 |
Free |
|
Harassment and Discrimination Policy |
Download the NSDA Harassment and Discrimination Policy that can be adapted for schools or tournaments |
resources |
forms-manuals, inclusion, team-management |
2018-12-13 |
Free |
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Critical Classroom Conversations |
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resources |
classroom-resources |
2017-08-16 |
Free |
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Finding the Right Coach |
Download the Finding the Right Speech and Debate Coach PDF. |
resources |
districts, team-management |
2017-08-15 |
Free |
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Early Invoicing Request |
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archived |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2017-08-08 |
Free |
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USX Questions & Resources - 2019 January |
View the January 2019 United States Extemp Questions and Resources |
resources |
us-extemp |
2019-01-16 |
Resource Pkg |
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IX Questions & Resources - 2019 January |
View the January 2019 International Extemp Questions and Resources. |
resources |
international-extemp |
2019-01-16 |
Resource Pkg |
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USX Questions & Resources - Black History Month |
View the Black History Month United States Extemp Questions and Resources |
resources |
inclusion, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2018-01-29 |
Resource Pkg |
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USX Questions & Resources - Hispanic Heritage Month |
View the United States Extemp Questions and Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month. |
resources |
inclusion, us-extemp |
2018-08-31 |
Resource Pkg |
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IX Questions & Resources - Hispanic Heritage Month |
View the International Extemp Questions and Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month. |
resources |
inclusion, international-extemp |
2018-08-31 |
Resource Pkg |
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Impromptu Prompts - Hispanic Heritage Month |
View the Hispanic Heritage Month Impromptu Prompts |
resources |
impromptu, inclusion |
2018-08-31 |
Free |
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Big Questions Evidence Packet 2019-2020 |
Download the Big Questions 2019-2020 Evidence Packet |
archived |
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2019-10-11 |
Free |
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Big Questions Evidence Packet |
Big Questions 2017-2018 Evidence Packet |
archived |
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2018-03-23 |
Free |
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Big Questions Middle School Topic Analysis |
Big Questions 2017-2018 Middle School Topic Analysis |
archived |
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2017-08-07 |
Free |
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Big Questions Sample Negative Constructive 2019-2020 |
Download our Big Questions Sample Negative Constructive for 2019-2020 |
archived |
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2019-10-11 |
Free |
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Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive 2019-2020 |
Download our Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive for 2019-2020 |
archived |
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2019-10-11 |
Free |
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Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive 2019-2020 |
Download our Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive for 2019-2020. |
archived |
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2019-10-11 |
Free |
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Interp: From Picking Pieces to Execution |
Learn some interpretation tips from this handy webinar. |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp |
2019-12-04 |
Resource Pkg |
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Big Questions Topic Analysis |
Big Questions 2017-2018 Topic Analysis |
archived |
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2017-08-07 |
Free |
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Big Questions 2019-2020 Ballot |
Download our Big Questions ballot to print. |
archived |
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2019-08-12 |
Free |
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Big Questions Judge Training - Jargon |
Download the Big Questions Judge Training PDF. |
resources |
big-questions |
2017-07-24 |
Free |
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Letters in Support of Speech and Debate |
Sometimes you can’t make the case for speech and debate all by yourself. That’s why we’ve collected letters written by prominent educators, coaches, and advocates of the activity that may help you as you champion this powerful and transformative activity. |
resources |
team-management |
2019-04-25 |
Free |
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Advocacy Articles |
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resources |
team-management |
2017-07-06 |
Free |
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Ensuring Access for Students with Disabilities |
Download the article about strategies for ensuring access to speech and debate for students with disabilities. Please note that these are strategies provided as resources to the community, not official stances of the NSDA.
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resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2019-01-07 |
Free |
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Diamond Award - Pin Order Form |
Coaches with two or more diamonds, please fill out and mail this certificate to the address provided within one year of receiving your newest diamond award. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2017-06-28 |
Free |
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Nationals 2020 - Informative Speaking Semifinalists |
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resources |
informative-speaking, performance-videos |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Informative Speaking Finals |
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resources |
informative-speaking, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Informative Speaking Finals |
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resources |
informative-speaking, performance-videos |
2021-06-18 |
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Nationals 2019 - Informative Speaking Finals |
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informative-speaking, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
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Middle School Nationals 2017 - Informative Speaking Finals |
Watch the 2017 Middle School National Final Round of Informative Speaking!
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informative-speaking, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-06-23 |
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Nationals 2021 - Policy Debate Elimination Rounds |
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performance-videos, policy |
2021-06-17 |
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Nationals 2020 - Policy Debate Finals |
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2020-06-19 |
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Nationals 2021 - Policy Debate Finals |
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performance-videos, policy |
2021-06-18 |
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Nationals 2019 - Policy Debate Finals |
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performance-videos, policy |
2019-06-21 |
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Nationals 2021 - Original Spoken Word Poetry Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, poetry |
2021-06-18 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2020 - Poetry Semifinalists |
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resources |
performance-videos, poetry |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Poetry Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, poetry |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Poetry Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, poetry |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2019 - Poetry Finals |
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performance-videos, poetry |
2019-06-21 |
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Nationals 2021 - Public Forum Debate Elimination Rounds |
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resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2021-06-17 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2020 - Public Forum Debate Finals |
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performance-videos, public-forum |
2020-06-19 |
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Nationals 2021 - Public Forum Debate Finals |
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performance-videos, public-forum |
2021-06-18 |
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Nationals 2019 - Public Forum Debate Finals |
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performance-videos, public-forum |
2019-06-21 |
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Nationals 2021 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Elimination Rounds |
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resources |
lincoln-douglas, performance-videos |
2021-06-17 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2020 - Public Forum Debate Elimination Rounds |
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resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Policy Debate Elimination Rounds |
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resources |
performance-videos, policy |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Elimination Rounds |
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lincoln-douglas, performance-videos |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals |
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2020-06-19 |
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Nationals 2021 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals |
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lincoln-douglas, performance-videos |
2021-06-18 |
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Nationals 2019 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals |
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lincoln-douglas, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
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Nationals 2021 - Prepared Prompt Speaking Finals |
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resources |
impromptu, performance-videos |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2020 - Prepared Prompt Speaking Semifinalists |
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resources |
impromptu, performance-videos |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Prepared Prompt Speaking Finals |
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resources |
impromptu, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2019 - Impromptu Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Impromptu in 2019!
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impromptu, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Prose Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, prose |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Prose Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, prose |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Prose Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, prose |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Prose Semifinalists |
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resources |
performance-videos, prose |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Prose Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, prose |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Prose Finals |
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middle-school, performance-videos, prose |
2019-06-22 |
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Nationals 2019 - Prose Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Prose in 2019!
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resources |
performance-videos, prose |
2019-06-21 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Prose Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, prose |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - International Extemp Finals |
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resources |
international-extemp, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - International Extemp Semifinal Rounds |
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resources |
international-extemp, performance-videos |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - International Extemp Finals |
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resources |
international-extemp, performance-videos |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2019 - International Extemp Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of International Extemporaneous Speaking!
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international-extemp, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - United States Extemp Semifinal Rounds |
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resources |
performance-videos, us-extemp |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - United States Extemp Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, us-extemp |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - United States Extemp Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, us-extemp |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2019 - United States Extemp Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of United States Extemporaneous Speaking!
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performance-videos, us-extemp |
2019-06-21 |
Members |
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Sample Extemp Round with Ballots |
Attached below this video are links to ballots for each speaker written by real Extemp coaches. Use them to sharpen your Extemp Speaking skills! |
resources |
instructional-videos, international-extemp, performance-videos, us-extemp |
2019-05-01 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2017 - Big Questions Debate Finals |
Watch the 2017 Nationals Big Questions final round! |
archived |
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2017-06-23 |
Free |
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Nationals 2018 - Big Questions Debate Final |
Watch the 2018 Nationals Big Questions final round! |
archived |
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2018-06-22 |
Free |
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Nationals 2019 - Big Questions Debate Final |
Watch the 2019 Nationals Big Questions final round! |
archived |
|
2019-06-21 |
Free |
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Nationals 2020 - Big Questions Debate Final |
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archived |
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2020-06-19 |
Free |
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Nationals 2021 - Big Questions Debate Semifinal & Quarterfinal Rounds |
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resources |
big-questions, performance-videos |
2021-06-16 |
Free |
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Nationals 2021 - Big Questions Debate Final |
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resources |
big-questions, performance-videos |
2021-06-17 |
Free |
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Nationals 2020 - Expository Semifinalists |
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resources |
expository, performance-videos |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Expository Finals |
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resources |
expository, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Expository Finals |
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resources |
expository, performance-videos |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2019 - Expository Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Expository! |
resources |
expository, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Dramatic Interpretation Finals |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Dramatic Interpretation Finals |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, performance-videos |
2021-06-18 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2019 - Dramatic Interpretation Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Dramatic Interpretation!
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dramatic-interp, performance-videos |
2019-06-20 |
Members |
|
All About Districts Instructional Video |
Running a district tournament can be a daunting task. Luckily, the National Speech & Debate Association is here to make sure your tournament runs as smoothly as possible!
For a full list of rules and guidelines, review our Unified Manual online. |
resources |
districts, instructional-videos, team-management |
2019-02-12 |
Free |
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Nationals 2020 - Original Oratory Semifinalists |
|
resources |
original-oratory, performance-videos |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Original Oratory Finals |
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resources |
original-oratory, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Original Oratory Finals |
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original-oratory, performance-videos |
2021-06-18 |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Original Oratory Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Original Oratory Finals |
Watch the 2019 Middle School National Final Round of Original Oratory!
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middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Nationals 2019 - Original Oratory Finals |
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original-oratory, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Original Oratory Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - World Schools Debate Elimination Rounds |
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resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2021-06-17 |
Resource Pkg |
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World Schools Debate Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - World Schools Debate Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Extemp Prep and Speech Breakdown - Student Experts Series |
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resources |
instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2021-08-04 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - World Schools Debate Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2021-06-18 |
Resource Pkg |
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Duo Performance Breakdown - Student Experts Series |
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resources |
duo-interp, instructional-videos |
2021-01-26 |
Members |
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Five Student-Led Recruitment Tips ft. Jaylon Muchison |
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resources |
instructional-videos |
2020-11-19 |
Free |
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Original Oratory Practice Tips - Student Experts Series |
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resources |
instructional-videos, original-oratory |
2020-08-28 |
Members |
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Working With Personal Stories in Original Oratory - Student Experts Series |
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resources |
instructional-videos, original-oratory |
2020-08-28 |
Members |
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Six Tips for Effective Crossfire - Student Experts Series |
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resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2020-08-21 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - World Schools Debate Finals |
Watch the 2019 Middle School National Final Round of World Schools Debate!
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middle-school, performance-videos, world-schools |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Nationals 2019 - World Schools Debate Finals |
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performance-videos, world-schools |
2019-06-20 |
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Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 April |
Watch the 2020 April Public Forum Video Analysis!
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public-forum |
2020-03-19 |
Members |
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Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 March |
Watch the 2020 March Public Forum Video Analysis!
NOTE: Due to a recording error, only the audio of this topic analysis is provided. The resource cuts out before finishing, but still covers almost everything.
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resources |
public-forum |
2020-02-24 |
Members |
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Coolidge Foundation Public Forum Webinar - February 2020 |
Watch a webinar hosted by Dr. Ben Voth, director of debate at Southern Methodist University and Calvin Coolidge Debate Fellow. Dr. Voth hosted the webinar on the February Public Forum topic of Universal Basic Income.
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
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public-forum |
2020-02-05 |
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Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 February |
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2020-01-24 |
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Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 January |
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2020-01-03 |
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Public Forum Video Analysis - 2019 November/December |
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public-forum |
2019-10-22 |
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Middle School Nationals 2018 - World Schools Debate Finals |
Watch the 2018 Middle School National Final Round of World Schools Debate!
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middle-school, performance-videos, world-schools |
2018-06-22 |
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Nationals 2020 - Humorous Interpretation Semifinalists |
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resources |
humorous-interp, performance-videos |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Humorous Interpretation Finals |
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resources |
humorous-interp, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Humorous Interpretation Finals |
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humorous-interp, performance-videos |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2019 - Humorous Interpretation Finals |
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humorous-interp, performance-videos |
2019-06-20 |
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Nationals 2020 - Duo Interpretation Finals |
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resources |
duo-interp, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Asynchronous Duo Interpretation Finals |
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resources |
duo-interp, performance-videos |
2021-06-18 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2021 - Live Duo Interpretation Finals |
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resources |
duo-interp, performance-videos |
2021-06-18 |
Resource Pkg |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Duo Interpretation Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Duo Interpretation in 2019!
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duo-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Nationals 2019 - Duo Interpretation Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Duo Interpretation in 2019!
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duo-interp, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
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Nationals 2020 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Program Oral Interpretation Semifinalists |
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resources |
performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2019 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals |
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performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2019-06-20 |
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|
Setting Up Your NSDA District as a Non-Profit |
Learn how to set up your NSDA district as a nonprofit!
|
resources |
districts, instructional-videos |
2017-06-05 |
Members |
|
Original Oratory: Building Your Message to Inspire Change |
Elevate your oratory to the next level with this presentation from Bob Ickes and Jenny Cook! |
resources |
instructional-videos, original-oratory |
2018-01-31 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Interpretation: Strategies for Building Character and Environment |
Bring out your best performance with this presentation by Joele Denis! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling |
2017-06-20 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Public Forum Debate: Strategies in Persuasion and Adaptation |
Elevate your skills in Public Forum Debate with this presentation by Lyndsey Hinckley! |
resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2017-06-05 |
Members |
|
Middle School Nationals Lincoln-Douglas Judge Paradigms |
Download the MS Nats 2017 LD Judge Paradigms |
resources |
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2017-06-13 |
Free |
|
Middle School Nationals Policy Judge Paradigms |
Download the MS Nats 2017 CX Judge Paradigms |
resources |
|
2017-06-13 |
Free |
|
USA World Schools Debate Invitational Manual - 2021 |
Click here to download the 2021 USA World Schools Debate Invitational Manual. |
resources |
forms-manuals, world-schools |
2021-02-15 |
Free |
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MS Nats Congress Judge Form |
|
archived |
|
2017-05-31 |
Free |
|
Middle School Congress Chambers - 2017 Nationals |
Middle School Congress Chambers - 2017 Nationals |
resources |
congress |
2017-05-22 |
Free |
|
Middle School Congress Chambers - 2018 Nationals |
Middle School Congress Chambers - 2018 Nationals |
resources |
congress |
2018-05-24 |
Free |
|
Middle School Congress Chambers - 2019 Nationals |
Middle School Congress Chambers - 2019 Nationals |
resources |
congress |
2019-06-04 |
Free |
|
World Schools Debate Guide for Competitors and Adjudicators |
View the World Schools Debate Guide for Competitors and Adjudicators |
resources |
world-schools |
2017-05-22 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Exploring Cultural Competence in the World Schools Debate Community |
View "Exploring Cultural Competence in the World Schools Debate Community" by USA Debate Team Manager, Cindi Timmons. |
resources |
world-schools |
2018-03-23 |
Free |
|
Congressional Debate - Legislation Templates |
Download official NSDA templates for writing and submitting Congress legislation. |
resources |
classroom-resources, congress, districts, forms-manuals |
2018-03-14 |
Free |
|
Congressional Debate - Printable Guide for Students, Educators, & Judges |
Download a Printable PDF Guide to Congressional Debate. |
resources |
congress |
2017-10-24 |
Free |
|
Congressional Debate - Practice Drills |
Download a printable PDF of 16 drills you can use to improve your fluency, rebuttals, delivery, and analysis in Congressional Debate. |
resources |
classroom-resources, congress |
2017-11-10 |
Free |
|
Zoom FAQ |
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resources |
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2017-05-19 |
Free |
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Suggested Source Material for Interpretation Events |
The following websites are approved for use in Interp by the National Speech & Debate Association. |
resources |
districts, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, forms-manuals, humorous-interp, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling |
2020-04-30 |
Free |
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Hall of Fame Update |
Learn more about the National Speech & Debate Association Hall of Fame. |
archived |
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2021-01-15 |
Free |
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MS Nats Policy Judge Paradigm |
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resources |
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2017-05-04 |
Free |
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MS Nats LD Judge Paradigm |
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resources |
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2017-05-04 |
Free |
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District Leadership Election Results - 2019-2021 |
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archived |
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2019-05-02 |
Free |
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Congress Legislation - 2019 Middle School Nationals |
Download the Congress Legislation Docket for the 2019 Middle School National Tournament (updated 05/08/19). |
resources |
congress |
2019-05-08 |
Free |
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Congress Legislation - 2021 High School Nationals |
Download the Congress Legislation Docket for the 2021 High School National Tournament (updated 06/7/21). |
resources |
congress |
2021-05-01 |
Free |
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Congress Legislation - 2020 High School Nationals |
Download the Congress Legislation Docket for the 2020 High School National Tournament (updated 05/10/2020). |
resources |
congress |
2020-05-10 |
Free |
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Congress Legislation - 2020 Senior Open |
Download the Congress Legislation Docket for the 2020 online Senior Open (updated 05/01/2020). |
resources |
congress |
2020-05-01 |
Free |
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Congress Legislation - 2017 High School Nationals |
Download the Congress Legislation Docket for the 2017 High School National Tournament (updated 06/15/17). |
resources |
congress |
2017-05-01 |
Free |
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Congress Legislation - 2019 High School Nationals |
Download the Congress Legislation Docket for the 2019 High School National Tournament (updated 05/08/19). |
resources |
congress |
2019-05-08 |
Free |
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District Leadership Affirmation and Luncheon RSVP 2019 |
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archived |
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2019-05-09 |
Free |
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2018-19 USA Debate Team Application - Stage Two |
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archived |
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2018-06-14 |
Free |
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District Committee Appointment Request Form |
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resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-09-11 |
Free |
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Blake Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2017 |
Watch The Blake School's 2017 Diversity and Inclusion Conference, featuring LaToya Green, Elijah Smith, Ignacio Evans, and Kaine Cherry. |
resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2017-04-21 |
Free |
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Summit Debate Interp Town Hall |
Watch the Summit Debate's Interp Town Hall, featuring Byron Arthur, Dave Kraft, Sarah Rosenberg, Joe Wycoff, Jacci Young, and Jenny Cook. |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-04-19 |
Free |
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National Congress Legislation Submission Form 2019 (Chairs Only) |
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archived |
congress, districts, forms-manuals |
2018-03-15 |
Free |
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Public Forum Topic Wording Feedback |
Please submit your specific topic wording suggestions by October 31 for consideration by the PF Wording Committee. Topic voting will occur the last week of November. The final resolution will be announced December 1. |
resources |
forms-manuals, public-forum |
2018-10-15 |
Free |
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PF Topic Area Suggestions |
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resources |
forms-manuals |
2017-04-07 |
Free |
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Middle School Nationals Congress Legislation Upload |
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resources |
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2017-04-04 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Sharron Heinrich |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Sharron Heinrich, Principal at Gabrielino High School in California. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2021 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2021-09-13 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Tammy Ferguson |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Tammy Ferguson, Head of School from The Weiss School in Florida. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the April/May 2021 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2021-04-22 |
Free |
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Team Recruitment Strategies |
While speech and debate activities provide an enormous potential benefit for every student who participates, many students do not realize it! For this reason, recruitment is necessary to build a successful program. Get the guide to building your program. |
resources |
team-management |
2019-10-30 |
Free |
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We Honor the Code Banner |
Print this banner for your students to sign and display in and around your school, classroom, or speech and debate squad room. |
resources |
team-management |
2019-09-20 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Greg Cunningham |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Greg Cunningham, President of the Massachusetts Speech and Debate League (MSDL). Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the November/December 2020 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2020-11-04 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Bethany Bohall |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Bethany Bohall, Wanda Wiley Atkinson Director of Fine Arts at Saint Mary's Hall in Texas. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2020 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2020-09-17 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Susan Knoblauch |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Susan M. Knoblauch, IHSA Administrator for Speech & Debate in Illinois. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the April/May 2020 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2020-04-16 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Robyn Kaiyal |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Robyn Kaiyal, Middle School Director from NSU University School in Florida. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Fall 2016 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2016-11-15 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - D. Scott Looney |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by D. Scott Looney, Head of School from Hawken School in Ohio. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Spring 2017 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2017-04-04 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Austin Brown |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Austin Brown, principal from Madison Central High School in Mississippi and the 2017 NSDA High School Principal of the Year. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2017 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2017-09-15 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - W. Donald Clayton, Jr. |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by W. Donald Clayton, principal from Mountain Brook Junior High in Alabama and the 2017 NSDA Middle School Principal of the Year. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the November/December 2017 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2017-11-15 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Stefanie Phillips |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Stefanie Phillips, Superintendent of Schools for the Santa Ana Unified School District in California. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the February/March 2018 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2018-02-14 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Ann Klotz |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Ann V. Klotz, Head of Laurel School in Ohio. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the April/May 2018 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2018-04-15 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Errol Evans |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Errol Evans, Principal from Attucks Middle School in Florida and the 2018 NSDA Middle School Administrator of the Year. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2018 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2018-09-13 |
Free |
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What Is Strength? |
Download this helpful guide for understanding your team's strength and why it matters! |
resources |
team-management |
2018-11-12 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Jason Kline |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Jason Kline, Principal from John F. Kennedy High School in Iowa. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the November/December 2018 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2018-11-15 |
Free |
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Service Points Primer |
Download our guide to learn how students and coaches can earn service points through the National Speech & Debate Association. |
resources |
team-management |
2018-12-07 |
Free |
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Member Roles and Account Permissions |
Download this guide for helpful tips on understanding NSDA Member Roles and Account Permissions. |
resources |
team-management |
2019-08-28 |
Free |
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Attending Your First Speech and Debate Tournament |
Tournaments are the best method for getting new students hooked on speech and debate. This guide is designed to help prepare new coaches for what they and their students should expect at their first tournament experience. |
resources |
team-management |
2019-10-30 |
Free |
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Speech and Debate Glossary |
As with any specialized activity, jargon and abbreviations pervade speech and debate activities. This guide covers some of the most essential terms of art that will alleviate your uncertainty as a new coach, as well as the hesitancy any students new to speech and debate may feel. |
resources |
team-management |
2019-10-30 |
Free |
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Tournament Invitation Templates for School Administrators |
Download our templates for inviting school administrators to observe local speech and debate tournaments. |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2018-11-19 |
Free |
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Tournament Invitation Template for School Administrators with Programs |
Download our template for inviting school administrators with speech and debate programs to observe local tournaments. |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2018-11-19 |
Free |
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Tournament Invitation Template for School Administrators without Programs |
Download our template for inviting school administrators without speech and debate programs to observe local tournaments. |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2018-11-19 |
Free |
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NSDA Coaches Code of Ethics |
Use this printer-friendly PDF to proudly display our Coaches Code of Ethics in and around your school, classroom, or speech and debate squad room. |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2018-02-14 |
Free |
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NSDA Code of Honor |
Use this printer-friendly PDF to proudly display our Code of Honor in and around your school, classroom, or speech and debate squad room. |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2018-02-14 |
Free |
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Replacement Membership Certificates |
Lost your certificate? Need a name change? Order replacements here! |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2018-02-21 |
Free |
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District Tournament Roles |
Learn about the suggested roles each member of your District Committee can play. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals, team-management |
2019-02-08 |
Free |
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District Finance Guide |
Get an introduction to 501(c)3 status at the district level by reviewing this presentation from the 2017 National Conference Leadership Track. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals, team-management |
2019-02-08 |
Free |
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Curriculum Corner - Student Reflection, Novice Help, and Interp Analysis |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Spring 2017 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2017-04-04 |
Members |
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Curriculum Corner - Future of NSDA Professional Development |
This special installment of Curriculum Corner, published in the September/October 2017 Rostrum, takes a deeper look at CONNECT, our dynamic platform that offers online resource sharing, collaboration, and self-paced professional development courses. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2017-09-16 |
Members |
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Curriculum Corner - Unheard Voices, Congress, and Extemp |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the November/December 2017 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2017-11-15 |
Members |
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Curriculum Corner - 1st Amendment, Impromptu, and Public Forum |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the April/May 2018 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2018-04-15 |
Members |
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Curriculum Corner - Black History Month |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the February/March 2018 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2018-02-14 |
Members |
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Curriculum Corner - Resources for National Hispanic Heritage Month |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the September/October 2018 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2018-09-13 |
Members |
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USA Debate Signature Sheet |
Students who are interested in applying for the 2021-2022 USA Debate Team must download and complete this two-page form, collect signatures, then upload it as part of the online application process. |
resources |
forms-manuals, world-schools |
2017-04-04 |
Members |
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Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 January |
View the Sample World Schools Motions for November 2018. |
resources |
world-schools |
2018-12-20 |
Members |
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Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 February |
View the Sample World Schools Motions for February 2019. |
resources |
world-schools |
2019-02-01 |
Members |
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Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 March |
View the Sample World Schools Motions for March 2019. |
resources |
world-schools |
2019-03-04 |
Members |
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Induction Ceremony Program |
Planning an induction ceremony to recognize the newest members of your Honor Society chapter? Download our editable program template that can be tailored for your special event. (See also: Induction Ceremony Invitation and Induction Ceremony Script) |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2017-03-15 |
Members |
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Induction Ceremony Invitation |
Planning an induction ceremony to recognize the newest members of your Honor Society chapter? Download our editable invitation template to encourage parents, administrators, and other special guests to attend your ceremony. (See also: Induction Ceremony Program and Induction Ceremony Script) |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2017-03-15 |
Members |
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Induction Ceremony Script |
Planning an induction ceremony to recognize the newest members of your Honor Society chapter? Download our editable script template to serve as your guide! (See also: Induction Ceremony Invitation and Induction Ceremony Program) |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2017-03-15 |
Members |
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PF September/October Online Topic Workshop |
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archived |
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2017-03-14 |
Free |
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LD September/October Online Topic Workshop |
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archived |
forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas |
2017-03-14 |
Free |
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WKU Webinar - Interpretation Introductions as Student Empowerment |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp |
2017-03-11 |
Free |
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WKU Webinar - Truth Over Trophies: Personal Advocacy and Competitive Debate |
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resources |
instructional-videos |
2017-03-11 |
Free |
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Mentor of the Year Nomination |
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archived |
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2017-03-07 |
Free |
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Middle School Nationals Registration Forms 2017 |
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resources |
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2017-02-27 |
Free |
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Middle School Nationals Entry Agreement 2020 |
Download the Middle School Nationals Entry Agreement form. Once it is filled out, scan and upload the document to the "general" tab of your school's registration on Tabroom.com. |
archived |
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2020-02-24 |
Free |
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Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 January/February |
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 January/Feburary |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2019-01-22 |
Members |
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Curriculum Corner - Crafting Arguments and Reading vs. Listening to Speeches |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Winter 2017 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2017-02-15 |
Members |
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District Awards Reporting Form (Chairs Only) |
District chairs, please use this form to let us know the names of your district student, coach, and administrator award winners and officially nominate them for the national-level awards! |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-09-09 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Joseph H. Murry, Jr. |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Joseph H. Murry, Jr., principal from Holy Cross School in Louisiana. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Fall 2015 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2017-02-11 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Carlos Castillo |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Carlos Castillo, principal from Wawona Middle School and Bullard High School in California. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Summer 2016 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2017-02-11 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Polly Reikowski |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Polly Reikowski, principal from Eagan High School in Minnesota. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Summer 2015 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2017-02-11 |
Free |
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Academic All American Award Commemoration |
Only two percent of NSDA member students receive the Academic All American award. Order exclusive insignia to celebrate this remarkable achievement! Download our flyer to learn more or click the items below to place your order online today. |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2019-01-25 |
Free |
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Reach Out Email Template |
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resources |
team-management |
2020-03-19 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Douglas S. Wine |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Douglas S. Wine, former principal from East Mountain High School in New Mexico. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Winter 2016 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2017-02-11 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Elizabeth Bornia |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Elizabeth Bornia, Founder of Communication Arts Academy in Florida and the 2015 Inaugural NSDA Middle School Coach of the Year. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the February/March 2019 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2019-02-13 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - James Shapiro |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by James Shapiro from Berkeley Carroll School in New York. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2019 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2019-09-16 |
Free |
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Peer Coaching |
Fostering student leadership can be critical to your team, regardless of roster length or goals. Read this recent Rostrum article by two-diamond coach Erik Dominguez to learn how! |
resources |
team-management |
2019-11-25 |
Free |
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Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Michael O'Toole |
Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Michael O'Toole, principal from La Salle College High School in Pennsylvania. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Winter 2017 issue of Rostrum magazine.) |
resources |
team-management |
2017-02-11 |
Free |
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What to Expect Competing in United States Extemporaneous Speaking |
Learn what to expect competing in United States Extemporaneous Speaking from California student Joshua Tran. |
resources |
us-extemp |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
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What to Expect Competing in Public Forum Debate |
Learn what to expect competing in Public Forum Debate from South Dakota alumnus Brett Ries. |
resources |
public-forum |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
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What to Expect Competing in Program Oral Interpretation |
Learn what to expect competing in Program Oral Interpretation from Arkansas student Jeremiah Brown. |
resources |
program-oral-interp |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
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What to Expect Competing in Policy Debate |
Learn what to expect competing in Policy Debate from Missouri student Dalton Nunamaker. |
resources |
policy |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
|
What to Expect Competing in Original Oratory |
Learn what to expect competing in Original Oratory from Indiana student Lia Thayer. |
resources |
original-oratory |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
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What to Expect Competing in Lincoln-Douglas Debate |
Learn what to expect competing in Lincoln-Douglas Debate from Hawaii student Lily Perry. |
resources |
forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
|
What to Expect Competing in International Extemporaneous Speaking |
Learn what to expect competing in International Extemporaneous Speaking from Arizona student Vincent Jasso. |
resources |
international-extemp |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
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What to Expect Competing in Informative Speaking |
Learn what to expect competing in Informative Speaking from California student Cynthia Yang. |
resources |
informative-speaking |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
|
What to Expect Competing in Humorous Interpretation |
Learn what to expect competing in Humorous Interpretation from Florida student Jordan Singer. |
resources |
humorous-interp |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
|
What to Expect Competing in Duo Interpretation |
Learn what to expect competing in Duo Interpretation from New Jersey student Julia Thompson. |
resources |
duo-interp |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
|
What to Expect Competing in Dramatic Interpretation |
Learn what to expect competing in Dramatic Interpretation from Ohio student Rachel Rothschild. |
resources |
dramatic-interp |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
|
What to Expect Competing in Congressional Debate |
Learn what to expect competing in Congressional Debate from Missouri student Maguire Radosevic. |
resources |
congress |
2017-02-09 |
Free |
|
Tips for Writing a Persuasive Speech |
Click here to download "Tips for Writing a Persuasive Speech". Use this guide to gain a basic understanding of persuasive speaking. |
resources |
classroom-resources, extemp-debate, pkd-extemp-speaking, international-extemp, original-oratory, us-extemp |
2017-02-09 |
Members |
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Big Questions Lesson Plan - Refuting an Argument |
Download Big Questions Lesson Plan - Refuting an Argument. |
resources |
big-questions |
2017-02-02 |
Free |
|
Big Questions Lesson Plan - Constructing an Argument |
Download Big Questions Lesson Plan - Constructing an Argument. |
resources |
big-questions |
2017-02-02 |
Free |
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Middle School Administrator of the Year Nomination Form |
Nominate an outstanding middle school administrator for Middle School Administrator of the Year! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2020-01-02 |
Free |
|
High School Administrator of the Year Nomination Form |
Nominate an outstanding high school administrator for High School Administrator of the Year! |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2020-01-02 |
Free |
|
Middle School Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2022 |
Nominate an outstanding middle school coach for Middle School Coach of the Year! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2020-01-02 |
Free |
|
New Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2022 |
Nominate an outstanding high school coach who is in their first year of NSDA membership for New Coach of the Year! |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2020-01-02 |
Free |
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Assistant Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2022 |
Nominate an outstanding high school assistant coach serving at an NSDA member school for Assistant Coach of the Year! |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2020-01-02 |
Free |
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High School Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2022 |
Nominate an outstanding high school coach for James M. Copeland Coach of the Year! |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2020-01-02 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - World Schools Debate - Blank - B&W |
Download a sample comment sheet for World Schools Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge World Schools (WSD). |
resources |
world-schools |
2017-01-27 |
Free |
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Black History Month Extemp Practice Questions |
View the Black History Month United States Extemp Questions |
resources |
inclusion, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2018-01-23 |
Free |
|
Black History Month Classroom Activities |
Download our Black History Month Classroom Activities, including four ideas for engaging students with accompanying rubrics to assist in evaluation. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, inclusion |
2017-01-24 |
Free |
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Nationals 2020 - Extemp Debate Round Videos |
|
resources |
extemp-debate, performance-videos |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Extemp Debate Finals |
|
resources |
extemp-debate, performance-videos |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2020 - Commentary Semifinalists |
|
resources |
commentary, performance-videos |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2020 - Commentary Finals |
|
resources |
commentary, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2021 - Commentary Finals |
|
resources |
commentary, performance-videos |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2019 - Commentary Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Commentary!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
commentary, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Members |
|
Impromptu Prompts |
Download a variety of Impromptu Prompts including quotations, single words/short phrases, people, and current event topics to spark your next practice session or classroom lesson. |
resources |
impromptu |
2019-09-03 |
Members |
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Exemplary Student Service Award Nomination Form 2020 |
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archived |
forms-manuals |
2019-09-19 |
Free |
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National Speech and Debate Education Day - State Resolution Template |
Use this editable Word template to secure state and local resolutions or proclamations recognizing National Speech and Debate Education Day in your area. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2018-02-02 |
Free |
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National Speech and Debate Education Day - School Board Resolution Template |
Use this editable Word template to secure school board resolutions or proclamations recognizing National Speech and Debate Education Day in your area. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2018-02-02 |
Free |
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High School Point Recording Guide |
Our High School Point Recording Guide gives you step-by-step instructions for viewing records and standings, paying membership dues, entering student merit points, and more using our online Points Application. |
archived |
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2017-01-11 |
Free |
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National Speech and Debate Education Day - Invitation Template |
Use this editable Word template to invite guests to your National Speech and Debate Education Day event. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2017-01-10 |
Free |
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Bylaws |
Click here to download a copy of the governing bylaws for the National Speech & Debate Association, ratified September 18, 2020. This document replaces all prior versions of the organization's constitution and bylaws. |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2020-09-22 |
Free |
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Public Forum Demo Debate - January 2019 |
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resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2019-01-04 |
Resource Pkg |
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Lincoln-Douglas Demo Round - November/December 2019 |
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resources |
lincoln-douglas, performance-videos |
2019-11-26 |
Resource Pkg |
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Congressional Debate Demo Round |
Curious what to expect starting out in Congress? Watch this round to familiarize yourself with the event! |
resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2019-12-09 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Demo Debate - November/December 2019 |
Reason For Decision included at the end of the round! |
resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2019-11-26 |
Resource Pkg |
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NSDA Power of ONE New Member Form |
Complete this form to apply to take part in our Power of ONE campaign. We're excited about your potential membership. |
archived |
forms-manuals |
2019-12-12 |
Free |
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MLK Day Classroom Activities |
Download our MLK Day Classroom Activities, including four ideas for engaging students with accompanying rubrics to assist in evaluation. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals |
2017-01-06 |
Free |
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Big Questions Topic Update - December 2016-2017 |
Big Questions Topic Update - December 2016-2017 |
archived |
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2017-01-06 |
Free |
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Local Tournament Press Release Template |
Download the local tournament press release template |
resources |
districts |
2018-12-03 |
Members |
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World Schools Debate Online Demo |
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resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2020-06-01 |
Free |
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Duo Interp Split Screen Demo - Online Nationals 2021 |
Curious about what to expect in Duo Interpretation at Nationals 2021? Watch this informative video for a demonstration and explanation of the procedures for this year's Duo competition. |
resources |
duo-interp, instructional-videos |
2020-05-15 |
Free |
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World Schools Demo with USA Debate - April 2020 |
Watch six members of Team USA showcase their skills with this remotely-conducted demonstration debate! |
resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2020-03-30 |
Free |
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Blake 2016 - USA Debate Development Team World Schools Practice |
Watch the 2016 USA Debate Development Team square off in a practice round at the John Edie Holiday Tournament hosted by Blake! |
resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2017-01-05 |
Members |
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World Schools Demo Debate with RFDs |
This final round of World Schools Debate includes judges' adjudication speeches and RFDs at the end of the video, making it a great resource for improving your debating, coaching, or judging! |
resources |
instructional-videos, performance-videos, world-schools |
2019-02-01 |
Resource Pkg |
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Tabroom Ballot Reflection - Classroom Activity |
Click here to download a lesson plan that guides students to evaluate and reflect upon the ballots and feedback they've received while competing. |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2017-12-11 |
Resource Pkg |
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Urban Debate League End of Year Report |
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archived |
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2016-12-19 |
Free |
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Big Questions 2016-2017 FAQ |
Download Big Questions 2016-2017 FAQ. |
archived |
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2016-12-06 |
Free |
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Student of the Year Nomination Form |
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resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-09-09 |
Free |
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Duo Interpretation - Developing a Rapport with Your Partner |
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resources |
duo-interp, forms-manuals |
2016-11-21 |
Resource Pkg |
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Honorary Membership Certificate - Request Form |
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resources |
forms-manuals |
2016-11-17 |
Members |
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Curriculum Corner - 2016 Fall |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Fall 2016 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2016-11-15 |
Members |
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Big Questions 2016-2017 Negative Evidence |
Download Big Questions Negative Evidence. |
archived |
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2016-11-10 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - All Speech Events - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for all Speech events. |
resources |
declamation, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, impromptu, informative-speaking, international-extemp, original-oratory, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling, us-extemp |
2018-04-19 |
Free |
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Big Questions Topic Analysis 2020-2021 |
Download Big Questions Topic Analysis 2020-2021 PDF |
archived |
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2020-09-21 |
Free |
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Big Questions Judge Primer 2019-2020 |
Download the Big Questions judge primer to print. |
archived |
|
2019-08-14 |
Free |
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Big Questions Judge Primer |
Download the Big Questions judge primer to print. |
resources |
big-questions |
2020-08-24 |
Free |
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Big Questions Ballot |
Download the Big Questions ballot. |
resources |
big-questions |
2020-08-24 |
Free |
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Big Questions 2017-2018 Judge Primer |
Download our Big Questions judge primer to print. |
archived |
|
2017-09-29 |
Free |
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Big Questions Format Manual |
Download our Big Questions Format Manual. |
resources |
big-questions |
2016-10-21 |
Free |
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Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive 2016-2017 |
Download our Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive. |
archived |
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2016-10-21 |
Free |
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Big Questions Intermediate Topic Analysis 2016-2017 |
Big Questions Intermediate Topic Analysis 2016-2017 |
archived |
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2016-10-12 |
Free |
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Presidential Debate Bingo |
Click here to download printer-friendly cards to play Presidential Debate Bingo during your next watch party or classroom activity! |
archived |
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2016-10-07 |
Free |
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Big Questions Novice Topic Analysis 2016-2017 |
Big Questions Novice Topic Analysis 2016-2017 |
archived |
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2016-10-04 |
Free |
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Big Questions 2+ Events Application |
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resources |
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2016-09-22 |
Free |
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Big Questions Application Reminder |
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archived |
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2019-04-03 |
Free |
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Original Oratory - Substructure |
This guide offers tips for understanding substructure in Original Oratory. We will focus on the substructure of a main point, walking you through the process of decoding substructure, outlining, and turning it into a drafted main point. This is not meant to be the definitive and only method for determining substructure; rather, it is meant to provide a solid foundation for students and coaches looking to improve their understanding of speech construction. Upon developing an understanding of substructure and how to apply it, examples will be used to help visualize the transition from page to stage! |
resources |
original-oratory |
2016-09-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Curriculum Corner - 2016 Summer |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Summer 2016 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2016-09-15 |
Members |
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Diamond Awards Claim Request Form |
Congratulations on earning a Diamond Award during the 2019-2020 season! You may have your award sent to your school, your home, or another address of your choice. It is important to us that you receive your materials as quickly and efficiently as possible. To help us in doing so, please complete this form by August 31, 2020. |
archived |
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2020-06-22 |
Free |
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National Tournament Scholarship Claim Request Form |
Graduated high school students who have earned a scholarship at the National Tournament and have enrolled in post-secondary school can use this form to submit proof of enrollment and request disbursement of scholarship funds. Scholarship funds will be sent to the registrar. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-04-12 |
Free |
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Volunteer Nomination Form |
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resources |
forms-manuals, inclusion |
2019-03-13 |
Free |
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Academic All American Nomination Form |
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resources |
forms-manuals |
2016-09-09 |
Free |
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Fundraising Guide for Speech and Debate Teams |
Download our Fundraising Guide and Additional Fundraising Strategies for Speech and Debate Teams, co-written by Edco and the National Speech & Debate Association. |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2019-02-25 |
Free |
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Big Questions Advanced Topic Analysis 2016-2017 |
Big Questions Topic Analysis 2016-2017 |
archived |
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2016-09-02 |
Free |
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Building Community - District Leadership Toolkit |
Click here to download the Building Community - District Leadership Toolkit. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals, team-management |
2016-09-01 |
Free |
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Hall of Fame Nomination Form 2022 |
Individuals with 25 years of NSDA coach membership prior to the start of the National Tournament, or who are retired from coaching and teaching, are eligible for this prestigious award. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2021-07-01 |
Free |
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Public Forum Debate - Clash |
Learn about clash in Public Forum Debate! |
resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Debate - Order of Speeches |
Learn about the order of speeches in Public Forum Debate! |
resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Debate - Storytelling |
Learn about Storytelling in Public Forum Debate! |
resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Interpretation - Believability |
Learn about believability in Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Interpretation - Character Transitions |
Learn about character transition in Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Interpretation - Physicality |
Learn about physicality in Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Interpretation - Characterization |
Learn about characterization in Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Interpretation - Critique |
Learn about critiquing Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Interpretation - Prose and Poetry |
Learn about Prose and Poetry! |
resources |
instructional-videos, poetry, prose |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Interpretation - Script Analysis |
Learn how to analyze scripts for Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Interpretation - Overview |
Learn the basics of Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Showcase - Dramatic Interpretation |
Watch a showcase of Dramatic Interpretation! You can also view the Showcase - Dramatic Interpretation Written Accompaniment here |
resources |
dramatic-interp, instructional-videos, performance-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Showcase - Duo Interpretation |
Watch a showcase of Duo Interpretation! |
resources |
duo-interp, instructional-videos, performance-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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Showcase - Humorous Interpretation |
Watch a showcase of Humorous Interpretation! |
resources |
humorous-interp, instructional-videos, performance-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
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2020 National Tournament Officials Form |
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archived |
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2020-05-07 |
Free |
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Coach Emeritus Sign Up |
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resources |
forms-manuals |
2018-09-25 |
Free |
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Forensics And College Admissions - Minh Luong |
Forensics and College Admissions, by Professor Minh A. Luong |
resources |
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2016-08-09 |
Free |
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Making The Case For Forensics - NFHS |
The Value of Speech, Debate, and Theatre Activities: Making the Case for Forensics, by the NFHS, Kevin Minch, and Robert F. Kanaby |
resources |
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2016-08-09 |
Free |
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Forensics And Test Scores - Tammie Peters |
An Investigation into the Relationship Between Participation in Competitive Forensics and Standardized Test Scores, by Tammie L. Peters |
resources |
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2016-08-09 |
Free |
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Getting Started |
Check out our guide for new coaches to learn how to make the most of the website and available NSDA resources. |
resources |
team-management |
2019-12-03 |
Free |
|
District Leader Toolkit |
Check out these resources for new and veteran district leaders alike to grow speech and debate in your area, communicate with the coaches in your district, and run a successful district tournament! |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals, team-management |
2019-12-09 |
Free |
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NSDA Logo Use Guidelines |
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resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2017-09-22 |
Free |
|
District Leader Quick Guide |
Check out these resources for new and veteran district leaders alike to grow speech and debate in your area, communicate with the coaches in your district, and run a successful district tournament! |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals, team-management |
2019-02-08 |
Free |
|
National Tournament Script Database |
Database of interp scripts and performances from Nationals, in Dramatic Interp (DI), Humorous Interp (HI) and Duo Interp (Duo). |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp |
2016-07-27 |
Resource Pkg |
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Impromptu - Creating an Example Database |
Click this link to download the resource Impromptu - Creating and Example Database. Use this to help students learn to create a database for Impromptu Speaking. |
resources |
impromptu |
2016-06-07 |
Resource Pkg |
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World Schools Debate - Notes for Adjudicators |
Click here to download the World Schools Debate - Notes for Adjudicators. |
resources |
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2016-06-07 |
Free |
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Informative Speaking - Creating a Solid Foundation |
Download the Informative Speaking - Creating a Solid Foundation handout. Use this resource to help students understand how to create a solid structure for an Informative Speaking speech. |
resources |
informative-speaking |
2016-06-07 |
Free |
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Policy Debate - Structure Quiz |
Click here to download the Policy Debate Structure Quiz. Download this resource to quiz students on the structure of Policy Debate. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, policy |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
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Public Forum Debate - Lesson Plans |
Click here to download the Public Forum Debate - Lesson Plans. Use these lesson plans to help students understand Public Forum Debate. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, public-forum |
2016-06-07 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Speaking Training Guide |
Click here to download a Public Speaking Training Guide. Use this guide to gain a basic understanding of public speaking. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2016-06-07 |
Resource Pkg |
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Original Oratory - Researching Your Speech |
Click here to download the Original Oratory - Researching Your Speech handout. Use this resource to understand the steps and process to researching an Original Oratory speech. |
resources |
original-oratory |
2016-06-07 |
Resource Pkg |
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Sample Negative Constructive |
Click here to download the Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Sample Negative Constructive. Use this worksheet to help a novice student understand how to put together a negative constructive speech for Lincoln-Douglas Debate. |
resources |
forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Sample Negative Pre-flow |
Click here to download the Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Sample Negative Pre-flow. Use this worksheet to help a novice student understand how to put together a detailed pre-flow. |
resources |
forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
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Debate Evidence Guide |
Click here to download a Debate Evidence Guide. This document provides potential scenarios and basic expectations for debate judges. This is a guide and is not a replacement for the actual rules. |
resources |
forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum |
2016-06-07 |
Free |
|
Debate Training Guide |
Click here to download a Debate Training Guide. Use this guide to gain a basic understanding of debate as an overall event. |
resources |
forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum |
2016-06-07 |
Free |
|
Congressional Debate - Frequently Used Motions |
Click here to download the Congressional Debate - Frequently Use Motions. Use this activity to help students understand the most used motions during Congressional Debate. |
resources |
congress, forms-manuals |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Civil Disobedience Novice Lesson Plans |
Use this collection of 12 lesson plans to introduce Lincoln-Douglas Debate to students using the novice LD topic, Resolved: Civil disobedience in a democracy is morally justified. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
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Congressional Debate - Lesson Plans |
Click here to download the Congressional Debate - Lesson Plans. Use these lesson plans to help students understand Congressional Debate. |
resources |
classroom-resources, congress, forms-manuals |
2016-06-07 |
Resource Pkg |
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Congressional Debate - Middle School Parliamentary Procedure Terms |
Click here to download the Congressional Debate - Middle School Parliamentary Procedure Terms. Use this activity to help middle school students learn more about using Parliamentary Procedure for Congressional Debate. |
resources |
congress, forms-manuals, middle-school |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
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Congressional Debate - Middle School Drafting Legislation Activity |
Click here to download the Congressional Debate - Middle School Drafting Legislation Activity. Use this activity to help middle school students learn how to create legislation for Congressional Debate. |
resources |
classroom-resources, congress, forms-manuals, middle-school |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
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Original Oratory - Lesson Plans |
Click here to download the Original Oratory Textbook. |
resources |
classroom-resources, original-oratory |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
|
Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Introduction |
Click here to download the Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Introduction. Use this guide as an introduction to Lincoln-Douglas Debate. |
resources |
forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
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Congressional Debate Judging Forms |
Click here to download the Congressional Debate Judging Forms. |
resources |
congress, forms-manuals |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
|
Postings Form |
Click here to download the Posting Form. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2016-06-06 |
Free |
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Graduation Honor Cords Letter to Principals |
Letter to principals in support of Association honor cords from Executive Director J. Scott Wunn. |
resources |
team-management |
2016-06-06 |
Free |
|
Policy Debate - Textbook |
Click here to download the Policy Debate Textbook. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, policy |
2016-06-06 |
Members |
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District Leadership Directory - 2021-2023 |
View the District Leadership Directory. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-08-01 |
Free |
|
District Chair Deadlines |
Download a complete list of district chair deadlines to help organize leadership responsibilities. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2020-01-31 |
Free |
|
District Tournament - Single Entry Letter of Intent |
Download the District Tournament - Single Entry Letter of Intent. Use this form for students who are double-entering at the district tournament and/or who have automatically qualified based on Top 14 placement in a main event at the previous year's National Tournament. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals, team-management |
2020-03-16 |
Free |
|
Public Forum and Congressional Debate - Textbook |
Click here to download the Public Forum and Congressional Debate Textbook. |
resources |
classroom-resources, congress, forms-manuals, public-forum |
2016-06-02 |
Members |
|
World Schools Debate - Textbook |
Click here to download the World Schools Debate Textbook. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, world-schools |
2016-06-02 |
Members |
|
Interpretation - Textbook |
Click here to download the Interpretation Textbook. |
resources |
classroom-resources, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, forms-manuals, humorous-interp, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling |
2016-06-02 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Original Oratory - Textbook |
Click here to download the Original Oratory Textbook. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, original-oratory |
2016-06-02 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Textbook |
Click here to download the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Textbook. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas |
2016-06-02 |
Members |
|
Extemporaneous Speaking - Textbook |
Click here to download the Extemporaneous Speaking Textbook. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2016-06-02 |
Members |
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Sample Ballot - Storytelling - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Storytelling. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Storytelling (ST). |
resources |
storytelling |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Congressional Debate - Districts |
Download a sample comment ballot for Congressional Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Congressional Debate (CD) at a district tournament. |
resources |
congress |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Congressional Debate - Invitational |
Download a sample comment ballot for Congressional Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Congressional Debate (CD) at an invitational tournament. |
resources |
congress |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - World Schools Debate - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for World Schools Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge World Schools (WSD). |
resources |
world-schools |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - World Schools Debate - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for World Schools Debate. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for World Schools Debate (WSD) may look like when completed. |
resources |
world-schools |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Lincoln- Douglas (LD). |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Extemporaneous Speaking - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Extemporaneous Speaking. Use this sheet to learn how to judge US Extemp (DX) or International Extemp (IX). |
resources |
forms-manuals, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Lincoln- Douglas (LD). |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Policy Debate - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Policy Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Policy (CX). |
resources |
policy |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Policy Debate - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Policy Debate. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Policy or (CX) may look like when completed. |
resources |
policy |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Public Forum Debate - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Public Forum Debate. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Public Forum (PF) may look like when completed. |
resources |
forms-manuals, public-forum |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Extemporaneous Speaking - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for International Extemp or United States Extemp. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for US Extemp (USX) or Foreign Extemp (IX) may look like when completed. |
resources |
forms-manuals, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Public Forum Debate - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Public Forum Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Public Forum (PF). |
resources |
forms-manuals, public-forum |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Prose and Poetry - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Prose and Poetry. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Prose and Poetry (PP). |
resources |
poetry, prose |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Prose and Poetry - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Prose and Poetry. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Prose and Poetry (PP). |
resources |
poetry, prose |
2016-06-02 |
Free |
|
Extemp Practice Question Archive |
View archived Extemp Practice Questions |
resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2016-06-02 |
Members |
|
Middle School National Tournament Script List - 2016 |
Click here to download the Middle School National Tournament Script List for 2016. |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, middle-school, poetry, prose, storytelling |
2016-06-01 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Congressional Debate Senate Semifinal Round |
|
resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2021-06-15 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2021 - Congressional Debate House Semifinal Round |
|
resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2021-06-16 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2021 - Awards Ceremonies & Diamond Assembly |
|
resources |
performance-videos |
2021-06-19 |
Free |
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Nationals 2020 - Congressional Debate House Finals |
|
resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Congressional Debate Senate Finals |
|
resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2021 - Congressional Debate House Finals |
|
resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2021-06-18 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2021 - Congressional Debate Senate Finals |
|
resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2021-06-17 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2020 - Awards Ceremonies & Diamond Assembly |
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resources |
performance-videos |
2020-06-21 |
Free |
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Nationals 2021 - Pro Con Challenge Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, pro-con-challenge |
2021-06-18 |
Resource Pkg |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Pro Con Challenge Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, pro-con-challenge |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Pro Con Challenge Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, pro-con-challenge |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Prepared Prompt Speaking Showcase |
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resources |
impromptu, middle-school, performance-videos |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Prepared Mixed Extemp Showcase |
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resources |
international-extemp, middle-school, performance-videos, us-extemp |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Extemporaneous Speaking Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Extemporaneous Speaking in 2019! |
resources |
international-extemp, middle-school, performance-videos, us-extemp |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Prepared Mixed Extemp Showcase |
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resources |
international-extemp, middle-school, performance-videos, us-extemp |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Prepared Prompt Speaking Showcase |
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resources |
impromptu, middle-school, performance-videos |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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High School Unified Manual |
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resources |
forms-manuals |
2020-10-08 |
Free |
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Pilot District Qualification Manual - 2019-2020 |
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resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-09-11 |
Free |
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High School Unified Manual - 2019-2020 |
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resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-09-10 |
Free |
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NSDA Board of Directors Handbook |
Download the NSDA Board of Directors Handbook, which serves as a guide for incoming and current Board members as they fulfill their role in governance of the NSDA. The handbook reflects the Board’s ongoing efforts to further define its roles and responsibilities, guidelines and policies, protocols and procedures, and committees. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2020-09-28 |
Free |
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Escape Room Strategies |
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resources |
lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum, team-management |
2020-02-06 |
Free |
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Poetry Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, poetry |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Poetry Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, poetry |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Original Spoken Word Poetry Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, poetry |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Poetry Interpretation Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Poetry Interpretation in 2019! |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, poetry |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Poetry Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, poetry |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Nationals 2021 - Storytelling Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, storytelling |
2021-06-19 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2020 - Storytelling Finals |
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resources |
performance-videos, storytelling |
2020-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2020 - Storytelling Semifinalists |
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resources |
performance-videos, storytelling |
2020-06-19 |
Members |
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Nationals 2019 - Storytelling Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Storytelling in 2019! |
resources |
performance-videos, storytelling |
2019-06-21 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Public Forum Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Public Forum in 2019! |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, public-forum |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Program Oral Interp Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Impromptu Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Impromptu in 2019! |
resources |
impromptu, middle-school, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Program Oral Interp Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Humorous Interpretation Showcase |
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resources |
humorous-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Humorous Interpretation Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Middle School Humorous Interpretation in 2019! |
resources |
humorous-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Humorous Interpretation Showcase |
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resources |
humorous-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Storytelling Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Storytelling Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Storytelling in 2019! |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Storytelling Showcase |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Dramatic Interpretation Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Dramatic Interpretation in 2019! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Dramatic Interpretation Showcase |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Dramatic Interpretation Showcase |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Declamation Showcase |
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resources |
declamation, middle-school, performance-videos |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Declamation Finals |
Watch the Declamation final round from Middle School Nationals 2019! |
resources |
declamation, middle-school, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Declamation Showcase |
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resources |
declamation, middle-school, performance-videos |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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Declamation Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2018 |
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resources |
declamation, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Webinar Recordings - Springboard |
Use this page to locate any Sprinboard Series webinar recording! |
archived |
congress, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, impromptu, informative-speaking, international-extemp, lincoln-douglas, original-oratory, policy, program-oral-interp, public-forum, team-management, us-extemp, world-schools |
2021-09-24 |
Free |
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Webinar Recordings |
Use this page to locate any webinar recording! |
resources |
congress, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, impromptu, informative-speaking, international-extemp, lincoln-douglas, original-oratory, policy, program-oral-interp, public-forum, team-management, us-extemp, world-schools |
2016-05-31 |
Resource Pkg |
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Webinar Recordings Test |
Use this page to locate any webinar recording! |
archived |
congress, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, impromptu, informative-speaking, international-extemp, lincoln-douglas, original-oratory, policy, program-oral-interp, public-forum, team-management, us-extemp, world-schools |
2020-08-18 |
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World Schools Sample Final Round |
Wondering what to expect as you prepare for World Schools Debate at the National Tournament? Watch this video to learn more about the structure and expectations of this dynamic form of debate! |
resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2020-01-29 |
Resource Pkg |
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World Schools Sample Quarterfinal Round |
Wondering what to expect as you prepare for World Schools Debate at the National Tournament? Watch this video to learn more about the structure and expectations of this dynamic form of debate! |
resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2020-01-29 |
Resource Pkg |
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World Schools Debate at Nationals |
Wondering what to expect as you prepare for World Schools Debate at the National Tournament? Watch this video to learn more about the structure and expectations of this dynamic form of debate! |
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2019-04-26 |
Members |
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Understanding Motion Debates |
Understanding Motions Debate |
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2016-05-30 |
Members |
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Introduction to World Schools Debate |
An Introduction to World Schools Debate |
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2016-05-30 |
Free |
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Building Community At the District Level: Summer Conference Presentation |
Watch "Building Community: A New Look at Speech and Debate Districts" |
resources |
districts, instructional-videos, team-management |
2016-05-30 |
Members |
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Speech Team Recruitment Video |
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resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2019-02-01 |
Free |
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Top 5 Interp Tips |
Hear Interp tips from Debbie Simon, Gay Brasher, Lydia Esslinger, Gail Naylor, and Cathy Wood. |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-05-30 |
Free |
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Top 5 Fundraising Tips |
Learn fundraising tips from veteran Hall of Fame coaches Pam McComas, Glenda Ferguson, Robert Kelly, Pauline Carochi, and Gail Naylor.
For more info check out the Fundraising page here.
You can also learn more about earning money for your team by hosting a Big Questions event! More info on Big Questions below. |
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2016-05-30 |
Free |
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Top 5 Extemp Tips |
Learn extemp tips from Robert Kelly, Donus Roberts, Kandi King, Pam McComas, and Kim Jones. |
resources |
instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2016-05-30 |
Free |
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Advice to New Coaches |
Watch Advice to New Coaches |
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2016-05-30 |
Members |
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Advice from Hall of Fame Members |
Watch Advice from Hall of Fame Members |
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2016-05-30 |
Members |
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How To Judge World Schools Debate |
How to Judge World Schools Debate - An Introduction to World Schools Debate (WSD) |
resources |
world-schools |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Original Oratory - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Original Oratory. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Original Oratory (OO). |
resources |
original-oratory |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Original Oratory - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Original Oratory. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Original Oratory (OO) may look like when completed. |
resources |
original-oratory |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Interp - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Interp. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Interp may look like when completed. |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Interp - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Interp. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Interp. |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Informative Speaking - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Informative Speaking. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Informative Speaking (INF). |
resources |
informative-speaking |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Informative Speaking - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Informative Speaking. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Informative Speaking (INF) may look like when completed. |
resources |
informative-speaking |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Declamation - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Declamation. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Declamation (DEC) may look like when completed. |
resources |
declamation |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Declamation - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Declamation. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Declamation (DEC). |
resources |
declamation |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
|
Sample Ballot - Impromptu - Blank |
Download a sample comment sheet for Impromptu. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Impromptu (IMP). |
resources |
impromptu |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Impromptu - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Impromptu. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Impromptu (IMP) may look like when completed. |
resources |
impromptu |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Sample Ballot - Program Oral Interpretation - Comments |
Download a sample comment sheet for Program Oral Interpretation. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Program Oral Interp (POI) may look like when completed. |
resources |
program-oral-interp |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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Program Oral Interp - Getting Started Guide |
A guide for students (and their coaches!) who are interested in competing in Program Oral Interpretation (POI). |
resources |
classroom-resources, program-oral-interp |
2018-01-08 |
Free |
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Program Oral Interp - Collaborative Classroom Activity |
A unit outline that turns Program Oral Interp into a collaborative classroom activity and performance. Great for beginning and experienced interpers alike! |
resources |
classroom-resources, program-oral-interp |
2018-01-10 |
Resource Pkg |
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Sample Ballot - Program Oral Interpretation - Blank |
Download the a sample comment sheet for Program Oral Interpretation. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Program Oral Interpretation (POI). |
resources |
program-oral-interp |
2016-05-27 |
Free |
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How To Judge Program Oral Interpretation |
How to Judge Program Oral Interpretation - An Introduction to Evaluating Program Oral Interpretation (POI) |
resources |
program-oral-interp |
2016-05-26 |
Free |
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How To Judge Informative Speaking |
How to Judge Informative Speaking - An Introduction to Evaluating Informative Speaking (INF) |
resources |
informative-speaking |
2016-05-26 |
Free |
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How To Judge Impromptu |
How to Judge Impromptu - An Introduction to Evaluating Impromptu (IMP) |
resources |
impromptu |
2016-05-25 |
Free |
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How To Judge Declamation |
How to Judge Declamation - An Introduction to Evaluating Declamation (DEC) |
resources |
declamation |
2016-05-25 |
Free |
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Showcase - Policy Debate |
Tara Tate, the coach of Glenbrook South HS (IL), shares her expertise on Policy Debate. |
resources |
instructional-videos, performance-videos, policy |
2016-05-24 |
Resource Pkg |
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Curriculum Corner - 2016 Spring |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Spring 2016 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2016-04-15 |
Members |
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Middle School Policy Guide |
This is the Middle School Policy Guide – read it if you’re interested in learning about policy debate in MS! |
resources |
middle-school, policy |
2016-03-29 |
Free |
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Curriculum Corner - 2016 Winter |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Winter 2016 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2016-02-15 |
Members |
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Curriculum Corner - 2015 Fall |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Fall 2015 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2015-11-15 |
Members |
|
Curriculum Corner - 2015 Summer |
Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Summer 2015 Rostrum. |
resources |
classroom-resources |
2015-09-15 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Congressional Debate Authorship Challenge Showcase |
|
resources |
congress, middle-school, performance-videos |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Lincoln-Douglas Debate in 2019! |
resources |
lincoln-douglas, middle-school, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Congressional Debate Authorship Challenge Showcase |
|
resources |
congress, middle-school, performance-videos |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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High School Supplemental and Consolation Events Guide |
Click here to download the High School Supplemental and Consolation Events Guide. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2015-06-01 |
Free |
|
Middle School Competition Events Guide |
Click here to download the Middle School Competition Events Guide. |
resources |
forms-manuals, middle-school |
2015-06-01 |
Free |
|
Competition Events Guide |
Click here to download the Competition Events Guide. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2020-01-14 |
Free |
|
High School Competition Events Guide |
Click here to download the High School Competition Events Guide. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2015-06-01 |
Free |
|
Nationals 2018 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly |
Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2018! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2018-06-20 |
Members |
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Nationals 2019 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly |
Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2019! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2019-06-20 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2015 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly |
Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2015! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2015-06-01 |
Free |
|
Nationals 2016 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly |
Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2016! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2016-06-01 |
Members |
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Nationals 2017 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly |
Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2017! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2017-06-23 |
Members |
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Middle School Unified Manual |
|
resources |
forms-manuals, middle-school |
2020-01-28 |
Free |
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Nationals 2015 Coach Clinics Archive |
Revisit a favorite session or discover a new resource for your teaching or coaching with this video playlist of coach clinics from Nationals 2015! |
resources |
congress, duo-interp, instructional-videos, international-extemp, lincoln-douglas, middle-school, original-oratory, policy, team-management, us-extemp, world-schools |
2015-06-01 |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Informative Speaking Showcase |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Informative Speaking in 2021! |
resources |
informative-speaking, middle-school, performance-videos |
2021-06-13 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2019 - Policy Debate Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Policy Debate in 2019! |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, policy |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Middle School Speech Challenge 2020 - Informative Speaking Showcase |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Informative Speaking in 2020! |
resources |
informative-speaking, middle-school, performance-videos |
2020-06-17 |
Members |
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