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District Finance Information |
Download the District Finance Information PDF |
resources |
district |
2020-02-26 |
Free |
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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 |
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Districts/Nationals Leadership |
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resources |
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2019-12-09 |
Free |
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2020 Harvard Extemp Questions |
Download the 2020 Harvard Tournament Extemp questions to use for practice!
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resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2020-02-21 |
Free |
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Diversity and Inclusion Impromptu Prompts |
Download the Diversity and Inclusion Impromptu Prompts PDF |
resources |
impromptu |
2020-02-20 |
Free |
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Diversity and Inclusion Congressional Legislation |
Download the Diversity and Inclusion Congressional Legislation PDF |
resources |
congress |
2020-02-20 |
Free |
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Diversity and Inclusion Extemp Questions Feb 2020 |
Download the Diversity and Inclusion Extemp Questions Feb 2020 |
resources |
extemp |
2020-02-20 |
Free |
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Using Online Ballots on Tabroom.com |
Download the Using Online Ballots on Tabroom.com PDF. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2020-02-20 |
Free |
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Points Entry |
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resources |
|
2019-11-26 |
Free |
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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 |
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Sample World Schools Motions - 2020 February |
Download the February 2020 World Schools Debate Motions. |
resources |
world-schools |
2020-01-31 |
Members |
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NSDA Conference Session Video Archive |
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resources |
instructional-videos |
2019-01-24 |
Free |
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Administrators |
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resources |
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2020-01-14 |
Free |
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How to Host a Tournament |
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resources |
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2019-12-17 |
Free |
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Making Policy Personal: Narrative Performance in the St. Louis Urban Debate League |
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resources |
instructional-videos, policy |
2018-07-31 |
Resource Pkg |
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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 |
Resource Pkg |
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Bridging the Gap: Establishing Successful Curricular and Co-Curricular Opportunities in an Urban District |
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-26 |
Resource Pkg |
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Discovering Your Voice: A Perspective on Helping Students of Color Excel in Forensics |
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-26 |
Resource Pkg |
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Investigating and Addressing Gender Differences in Debate |
Click here to follow along with the slideshow.
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-24 |
Resource Pkg |
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Welcome to My World: Developing a Partnership with Your Principal |
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resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-26 |
Resource Pkg |
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Envisioning a New Standard for Speech, Debate, and Communication Education |
Click here to follow along with the slideshow. |
resources |
instructional-videos |
2017-08-27 |
Resource Pkg |
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Using Extemporaneous Speaking Strategies to Elevate AP Scores |
Click here to follow along with the slideshow.
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resources |
classroom-resources, instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp |
2017-08-24 |
Resource Pkg |
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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.
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instructional-videos |
2017-08-27 |
Resource Pkg |
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Riding the Zombie Wave: Apocalyptic Strategies for Advancing Argumentation Skills |
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resources |
classroom-resources, instructional-videos |
2017-08-26 |
Resource Pkg |
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Congressional Debate as an Avenue for Personal Empowerment |
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resources |
congress, instructional-videos |
2018-07-29 |
Resource Pkg |
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Big Fish, No Pond: Teaching Debate in Isolated Regions |
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2018-07-29 |
Resource Pkg |
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Original Oratory: From One Teacher to Another |
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resources |
instructional-videos, original-oratory |
2018-07-29 |
Resource Pkg |
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Finding the Honest Voice of the Character |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp |
2018-07-29 |
Resource Pkg |
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Demonstration, Recommendation, and You in a Box Speeches: Three Units for Any Speech Class |
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resources |
classroom-resources, instructional-videos |
2018-07-30 |
Resource Pkg |
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How to Listen; How to Speak; How to Debate |
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resources |
classroom-resources, instructional-videos |
2018-07-30 |
Resource Pkg |
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Testing the Limits of Empowerment: Tournament Directors' Dilemmas in an Era of Protest |
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2018-07-30 |
Resource Pkg |
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Empowering Student Voices and Leadership in a Competitive Setting |
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2018-07-31 |
Resource Pkg |
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Committee Management |
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resources |
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2019-12-09 |
Free |
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District Recognition |
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resources |
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2019-12-09 |
Free |
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Using Online Ballots on Tabroom.com |
Download the Using Online Ballots on Tabroom.com PDF. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-12-06 |
Free |
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Local, District, and National Tournaments |
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resources |
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2019-11-26 |
Free |
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Rules Overview |
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resources |
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2019-12-02 |
Free |
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Recognition Opportunities |
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resources |
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2019-11-26 |
Free |
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Member Resources |
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resources |
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2019-11-26 |
Free |
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New Coach FAQ |
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resources |
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2019-12-03 |
Free |
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Membership Overview |
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resources |
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2019-11-26 |
Free |
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Who We Are |
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resources |
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2019-11-26 |
Free |
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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 NOT be in effect at the 2020 National Tournament. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2018-10-02 |
Free |
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Ensuring Access to Speech and Debate for Students with Disabilities |
Click here to follow along with the slideshow.
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management |
2017-08-25 |
Free |
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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 |
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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 |
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Big Questions Participant Grants Flyer |
Big Questions Participant Grants Flyer |
resources |
big-questions |
2019-10-11 |
Free |
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MacGyvering Debate to Prepare Students to Be More Effective Public Advocates |
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2019-08-06 |
Resource Pkg |
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Developing World Schools Debate In Your District |
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resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2019-08-06 |
Resource Pkg |
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Developing Voices and Leaders: Hints for Teaching, Coaching, Surviving, and Thriving |
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resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2019-08-06 |
Resource Pkg |
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Diving Further into Middle School Speech and Debate: Tools and Techniques for Coaching Younger Voices |
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resources |
instructional-videos, middle-school, team-management |
2019-08-06 |
Resource Pkg |
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Gender Inequity in Speech and Debate: A Solutions-Focused Discussion |
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2019-08-05 |
Resource Pkg |
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Stand and Deliver - Joe and Pam Wycoff |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling |
2019-08-05 |
Resource Pkg |
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Impromptu Speaking Master Class |
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resources |
impromptu, instructional-videos |
2019-08-05 |
Resource Pkg |
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Public Forum Pilot Rules 2019-2020 |
Download an explanation of the 2019-2020 PF Pilot Rules. |
resources |
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2019-09-12 |
Free |
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LD Topic Voting Procedure |
Download a description of the LD topic voting procedure! |
resources |
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2019-07-26 |
Free |
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MS Nats19 Script List |
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resources |
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2019-06-16 |
Free |
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HS Nats19 Script List |
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resources |
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2019-06-16 |
Free |
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Nats19 Finalist Information |
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resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-06-14 |
Free |
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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 |
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High School School National Tournament Script Turn In |
Download a description of the items students in speech will turn in before semifinals of the High School National Tournament! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-05-15 |
Free |
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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 |
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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 |
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National Tournament Registration Checklist |
Download a checklist to ensure your registration steps have been completed for the National Tournament! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-04-25 |
Free |
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How to Upload JOT District to Tabroom |
Download instructions for how to upload your JOT district tournament results to Tabroom to allow your qualifying schools to register for the National Tournament. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-03-05 |
Free |
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How to Run District Tournaments on Tabroom |
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resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2018-12-19 |
Free |
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National Speech and Debate Education Day Toolkit |
Download the National Speech and Debate Education Day Team Toolkit. |
resources |
|
2018-12-14 |
Free |
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National Tournament Script List Archive 1983-2016 |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp |
2016-07-02 |
Members |
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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 Run District Tournaments on Joy of Tournaments |
Download a description of how to register for your district tournament on Tabroom. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2018-12-09 |
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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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 |
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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 |
|
2019-11-18 |
Free |
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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 |
|
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 |
|
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2020 January/February |
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2020 January/February |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2020-01-03 |
Members |
|
Big Questions Nationals Qualification FAQ 2019-2020 |
Download the Big Questions Nationals Qualification FAQ 2019-2020 |
resources |
big-questions |
2019-11-19 |
Free |
|
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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Big Questions Topic Analysis 2019-2020 |
Big Questions Topic Analysis 2019-2020 |
resources |
big-questions |
2019-10-15 |
Free |
|
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 September/October |
Download the 2019 September/October Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2019-09-06 |
Members |
|
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 National Tournament |
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 National Tournament |
resources |
public-forum |
2019-05-01 |
Members |
|
Teacher in a Box - Middle School Big Questions Debate - Unit Overview |
Download the Teacher in a Box Lesson Plans |
resources |
big-questions, classroom-resources |
2018-01-30 |
Free |
|
Teacher in a Box - Intro to Public Speaking |
Download the Teacher in a Box Lesson Plans |
resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2019-11-12 |
Members |
|
Teacher in a Box - Policy Debate - Unit Overview |
Download the Teacher in a Box Lesson Plans |
resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2017-09-12 |
Members |
|
Teacher in a Box - Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Unit Overview |
Download the Teacher in a Box Lesson Plans |
resources |
classroom-resources, lincoln-douglas |
2017-09-06 |
Members |
|
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 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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Public Forum Middle School Final Round Videos 2012 - 2017 |
|
resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Middle School Original Oratory Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
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resources |
middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Policy Debate Middle School Final Round Videos 2013-2017 |
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resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, policy |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Lincoln-Douglas Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
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resources |
lincoln-douglas, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
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Extemporaneous Speaking Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
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resources |
international-extemp, middle-school, performance-videos, us-extemp |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
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Humorous Interpretation Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
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resources |
humorous-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Dramatic Interpretation Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Humorous Interpretation Final Round Videos 1992-2018 |
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resources |
humorous-interp, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Commentary Final Round Videos 1988-2018 |
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resources |
commentary, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Duo Interpretation Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
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resources |
duo-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Expository Final Round Videos 2003-2018 |
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resources |
expository, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Duo Interpretation Final Round Videos 1996-2018 |
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resources |
duo-interp, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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United States Extemp Final Round Videos 1983-2018 |
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resources |
performance-videos, us-extemp |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Dramatic Interpretation Final Round Videos 1991-2018 |
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resources |
dramatic-interp, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Policy Debate Final Round Videos 1983-2018 |
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resources |
performance-videos, policy |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Public Forum Final Round Videos 2004-2018 |
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resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2018-11-13 |
Members |
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Lincoln-Douglas Final Round Videos 1983-2018 |
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resources |
lincoln-douglas, performance-videos |
2018-11-13 |
Members |
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International Extemp Final Round Videos 1987-2018 |
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resources |
international-extemp, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Original Oratory Final Round Videos 1983-2018 |
|
resources |
original-oratory, performance-videos |
2018-11-13 |
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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Storytelling Final Round Videos 2000-2018 |
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resources |
performance-videos, storytelling |
2018-06-01 |
Members |
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Prose Final Round Videos 2000-2018 |
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resources |
performance-videos, prose |
2018-06-01 |
Members |
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Poetry Final Round Videos 2000-2018 |
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resources |
performance-videos, poetry |
2018-06-01 |
Members |
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Congressional Debate Final Round Videos 2007-2018 |
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resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Impromptu Final Round Videos 2004-2018 |
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resources |
impromptu, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Extemp Debate Final Round Videos 2010-2018 |
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resources |
extemp-debate, performance-videos |
2018-07-01 |
Members |
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Impromptu Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
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resources |
impromptu, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
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Storytelling Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
|
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
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Archived Congressional Debate Resources |
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resources |
congress |
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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Archived Public Forum Debate Resources |
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resources |
public-forum |
2018-08-21 |
Members |
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Policy Debate Lesson Plans |
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resources |
classroom-resources, policy |
2018-09-04 |
Members |
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Archived Policy Debate Resources |
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resources |
policy |
2018-09-04 |
Members |
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Archived Lincoln-Douglas Debate Resources |
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resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2018-08-24 |
Members |
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Archived Extemp Resources |
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resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2018-12-01 |
Members |
|
Archived Big Questions Resources |
|
resources |
big-questions |
2017-08-08 |
Free |
|
Archived Big Questions 2016-2017 Resources |
|
resources |
big-questions |
2016-07-31 |
Free |
|
Congress Legislation - 2020 February |
Download the February 2020 Legislation Docket. |
resources |
congress |
2020-02-10 |
Members |
|
Extemp Practice Questions - 2020 February |
Download the February 2020 Extemp Practice Questions |
resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2020-02-03 |
Members |
|
Congress Legislation - 2020 January |
Download the January 2020 Legislation Docket. |
resources |
congress |
2020-01-03 |
Members |
|
Congress Legislation - Hispanic Heritage Month |
Download the Hispanic Heritage Month Legislation Docket. |
resources |
congress, inclusion |
2018-08-31 |
Free |
|
Extemp Practice Questions - 2019 October |
Download the October 2019 Extemp Practice Questions |
resources |
international-extemp, us-extemp |
2019-10-02 |
Members |
|
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 |
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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 |
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Imagining Latinidad for Speech and Debate - Presented by Dr. Darrel Wanzer-Serrano |
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2019-04-30 |
Free |
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How to Debate Like a Tiger: Preparing for Nationals - Presented by Trinity University |
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resources |
inclusion, instructional-videos |
2019-05-30 |
Free |
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How to Use Points of Information in World Schools Debate |
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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 |
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resources |
public-forum |
2019-04-18 |
Free |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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2019 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda |
resources |
|
2019-12-03 |
Free |
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2020 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form |
The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to continue the National Educator of the Year award. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-09-30 |
Free |
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2019 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda |
Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda |
resources |
|
2019-09-09 |
Free |
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Dress Code Template |
Download the NSDA Caucus Recommended Dress Code Template |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2018-07-30 |
Free |
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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 |
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Pronoun Usage Best Practices |
Download the NSDA Caucus Recommended Pronoun Usage Best Practices |
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2018-07-30 |
Free |
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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 |
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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 |
|
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 |
|
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. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2018-10-19 |
Free |
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2019 NSDA Educator of the Year FAQs |
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resources |
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2018-10-19 |
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 |
|
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2017-08-08 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Big Questions Evidence Packet 2019-2020 |
Download the Big Questions 2019-2020 Evidence Packet |
resources |
big-questions, classroom-resources |
2019-10-11 |
Free |
|
Big Questions Sample Negative Constructive 2019-2020 |
Download our Big Questions Sample Negative Constructive for 2019-2020 |
resources |
big-questions |
2019-10-11 |
Free |
|
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 Sample Affirmative Constructive 2019-2020 |
Download our Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive for 2019-2020 |
resources |
big-questions |
2019-10-11 |
Free |
|
Big Questions 2019-2020 Ballot |
Download our Big Questions ballot to print. |
resources |
big-questions |
2019-08-12 |
Free |
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Advocacy Articles |
|
resources |
team-management |
2017-07-06 |
Free |
|
Letters in Support of Speech and Debate |
|
resources |
team-management |
2019-04-25 |
Free |
|
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.
|
resources |
inclusion, team-management |
2019-01-07 |
Free |
|
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 2017 - Informative Speaking Finals |
Watch the 2017 National Final Round of Informative Speaking!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
informative-speaking, performance-videos |
2017-06-23 |
Members |
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Middle School Nationals 2017 - Informative Speaking Finals |
Watch the 2017 Middle School National Final Round of Informative Speaking!
|
resources |
informative-speaking, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-06-23 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2019 - Informative Speaking Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Informative Speaking!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
informative-speaking, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2018 - Informative Speaking Finals |
Watch the 2018 National Final Round of Informative Speaking!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
informative-speaking, performance-videos |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2019 - Policy Debate Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Policy Debate!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, policy |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2019 - Poetry Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Poetry!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, poetry |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2019 - Public Forum Debate Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Public Forum Debate!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2019 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Lincoln-Douglas Debate!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
lincoln-douglas, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2019 - Impromptu Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Impromptu in 2019!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
impromptu, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Prose Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
|
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, prose |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
|
Middle School Nationals 2019 - Prose Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Prose in 2019!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, prose |
2019-06-22 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Middle School Nationals 2018 - Prose Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Prose in 2018!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, prose |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2019 - Prose Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Prose in 2019!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, prose |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2019 - International Extemp Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of International Extemporaneous Speaking!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
international-extemp, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
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 |
|
Nationals 2019 - United States Extemp Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of United States Extemporaneous Speaking!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, us-extemp |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2017 - Big Questions Debate Finals |
Watch the 2017 Nationals Big Questions final round! |
resources |
big-questions, performance-videos |
2017-06-23 |
Free |
|
Nationals 2019 - Big Questions Debate Final |
Watch the 2019 Nationals Big Questions final round! |
resources |
big-questions, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Free |
|
Nationals 2018 - Big Questions Debate Final |
Watch the 2018 Nationals Big Questions final round! |
resources |
big-questions, performance-videos |
2018-06-22 |
Free |
|
Nationals 2019 - Expository Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Expository! |
resources |
expository, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2019 - Dramatic Interpretation Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Dramatic Interpretation!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
dramatic-interp, performance-videos |
2019-06-20 |
Resource Pkg |
|
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 |
|
Middle School Nationals 2019 - Original Oratory Finals |
Watch the 2019 Middle School National Final Round of Original Oratory!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Middle School Nationals 2018 - Original Oratory Finals |
Watch the 2018 Middle School National Final Round of Original Oratory!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2019 - Original Oratory Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Original Oratory!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
original-oratory, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
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.
|
resources |
public-forum |
2020-02-24 |
Members |
|
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. |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-02-05 |
Members |
|
Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 February |
Watch the 2020 February Public Forum Video Analysis!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-01-24 |
Members |
|
Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 January |
Watch the 2020 January Public Forum Video Analysis!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
public-forum |
2020-01-03 |
Members |
|
Public Forum Video Analysis - 2019 November/December |
Watch the 2019 November/December Public Forum Video Analysis!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
public-forum |
2019-10-22 |
Members |
|
Middle School Nationals 2019 - World Schools Debate Finals |
Watch the 2019 Middle School National Final Round of World Schools Debate!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, world-schools |
2019-06-22 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Middle School Nationals 2018 - World Schools Debate Finals |
Watch the 2018 Middle School National Final Round of World Schools Debate!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, world-schools |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2018 - World Schools Debate Finals |
Watch the 2018 National Final Round of World Schools Debate!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2018-06-21 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2019 - World Schools Debate Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of World Schools Debate!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2019-06-20 |
Resource Pkg |
|
World Schools Debate Final Rounds 2013-2017 |
|
resources |
performance-videos, world-schools |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2019 - Humorous Interpretation Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Humorous Interpretation!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
humorous-interp, performance-videos |
2019-06-20 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Middle School Nationals 2019 - Duo Interpretation Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Duo Interpretation in 2019!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
duo-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Middle School Nationals 2018 - Duo Interpretation Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Duo Interpretation in 2018!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
duo-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2019 - Duo Interpretation Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Duo Interpretation in 2019!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
duo-interp, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2017 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Program Oral Interpretation in 2017!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2017-06-22 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2019 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Program Oral Interpretation in 2019!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2019-06-20 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2018 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Program Oral Interpretation in 2018!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2018-06-21 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2018 - Program Oral Interpretation Semifinals |
Watch the National Semifinal Round of Program Oral Interpretation in 2018!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2018-06-20 |
Members |
|
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 |
|
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 - 2019 |
Click here to download the 2019 USA World Schools Debate Invitational Manual. |
resources |
forms-manuals, world-schools |
2019-06-04 |
Free |
|
MS Nats Congress Judge Form |
|
resources |
|
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 - 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 |
|
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 |
|
Zoom FAQ |
|
resources |
|
2017-05-19 |
Free |
|
Approved Websites List 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 |
2019-05-01 |
Free |
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MS Nats Policy Judge Paradigm |
|
resources |
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2017-05-04 |
Free |
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MS Nats LD Judge Paradigm |
|
resources |
|
2017-05-04 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
District Committee Appointment Request Form |
|
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-09-11 |
Free |
|
Rostrum Interns Application |
|
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-05-08 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
National Congress Legislation Submission Form 2019 (Chairs Only) |
|
resources |
congress, districts, forms-manuals |
2018-03-15 |
Free |
|
LD Topic Suggestions |
|
resources |
forms-manuals |
2017-04-07 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
PF Topic Area Suggestions |
|
resources |
forms-manuals |
2017-04-07 |
Free |
|
Middle School Nationals Congress Legislation Upload |
|
resources |
|
2017-04-04 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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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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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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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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Replacement Membership Certificates |
Lost your certificate? Need a name change? Order replacements here! |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2018-02-21 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 2019-2020 USA Debate Team must download and complete this two-page form, collect handwritten signatures, then scan and 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 |
|
Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 February |
View the Sample World Schools Motions for February 2019. |
resources |
world-schools |
2019-02-01 |
Members |
|
Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 March |
View the Sample World Schools Motions for March 2019. |
resources |
world-schools |
2019-03-04 |
Members |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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resources |
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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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Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 January/February |
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 January/Feburary |
resources |
lincoln-douglas |
2019-01-22 |
Members |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Middle School Administrator of the Year Nomination Form 2020 |
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 2020 |
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 2020 |
Nominate an outstanding middle school coach for Middle School Coach of the Year! |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2020-01-02 |
Free |
|
High School Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2020 |
Nominate an outstanding high school coach for James M. Copeland Coach of the Year! |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2020-01-02 |
Free |
|
Assistant Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2020 |
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 |
|
New Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2020 |
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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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 |
|
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 |
|
Nationals 2019 - Extemp Debate Finals |
Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Extemp Debate!
NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources |
extemp-debate, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
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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 |
Resource Pkg |
|
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 |
|
Exemplary Student Service Award Nomination Form 2020 |
|
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-09-19 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Constitution and Bylaws |
Click here to download a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws for the National Speech & Debate Association. |
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2019-04-17 |
Free |
|
Public Forum Demo Debate - January 2019 |
|
resources |
performance-videos, public-forum |
2019-01-04 |
Resource Pkg |
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Lincoln-Douglas Demo Round - November/December 2019 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Local Tournament Press Release Template |
Download the local tournament press release template |
resources |
districts |
2018-12-03 |
Members |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Before the District Tournament - Process |
Click here to download a process document for what you should do before the District Tournament! |
resources |
|
2016-12-22 |
Free |
|
During the District Tournament - Process |
Click here to download a process document for what you should do during the District Tournament! |
resources |
|
2016-12-22 |
Free |
|
District Tournament Entry and Results Recording Instructions |
Click here to download District Tournament Entry and Results Recording Instructions! |
resources |
|
2016-12-22 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
Joy of Tournaments Quick-Step Guide |
Click here to download the Quick-Step Guide for Joy of Tournaments! |
resources |
|
2016-12-22 |
Free |
|
Using Joy of Tournaments for Congressional Debate |
Click here to download District Congressional Debate Manual! |
resources |
|
2016-12-22 |
Free |
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Student of the Year Nomination Form |
|
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-09-09 |
Free |
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Duo Interpretation - Developing a Rapport with Your Partner |
|
resources |
duo-interp, forms-manuals |
2016-11-21 |
Resource Pkg |
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Honorary Membership Certificate - Request Form |
|
resources |
forms-manuals |
2016-11-17 |
Members |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Big Questions Judge Primer 2019-2020 |
Download the Big Questions judge primer to print. |
resources |
big-questions |
2019-08-14 |
Free |
|
Big Questions Format Manual |
Download our Big Questions Format Manual. |
resources |
big-questions |
2016-10-21 |
Free |
|
Big Questions 2+ Events Application |
|
resources |
|
2016-09-22 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
resources |
forms-manuals, inclusion |
2019-03-13 |
Free |
|
Academic All American Nomination Form |
|
resources |
forms-manuals |
2016-09-09 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Hall of Fame Nomination Form 2020 |
Individuals with 25 years of NSDA coach membership, or who are retired from coaching and teaching, are eligible for this prestigious award. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2016-08-30 |
Free |
|
Public Forum Debate - Clash |
Learn about clash in Public Forum Debate! |
resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
|
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 |
|
Public Forum Debate - Storytelling |
Learn about Storytelling in Public Forum Debate! |
resources |
instructional-videos, public-forum |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Interpretation - Believability |
Learn about believability in Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Interpretation - Character Transitions |
Learn about character transition in Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Interpretation - Physicality |
Learn about physicality in Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Interpretation - Characterization |
Learn about characterization in Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Interpretation - Critique |
Learn about critiquing Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Interpretation - Prose and Poetry |
Learn about Prose and Poetry! |
resources |
instructional-videos, poetry, prose |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Interpretation - Script Analysis |
Learn how to analyze scripts for Interpretation! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos |
2016-08-25 |
Resource Pkg |
|
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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Coach Emeritus Sign Up |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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Online Publishing Source Form - 2019-2020 |
|
resources |
dramatic-interp, duo-interp, forms-manuals, humorous-interp, program-oral-interp |
2019-08-06 |
Members |
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Teacher in a Box - Public Forum Debate - Unit Overview |
Download the Teacher in a Box Lesson Plans |
resources |
classroom-resources, public-forum |
2016-08-07 |
Members |
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NSDA Logo Use Guidelines |
|
resources |
forms-manuals, team-management |
2017-09-22 |
Free |
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New Coach Quick Start Guide |
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 |
|
New Coach Quick Start Guide Archive |
Check out our guide for new coaches to learn how to make the most of the website and available NSDA resources. |
resources |
team-management |
2016-07-29 |
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 |
|
New Coach Quick Start Guide Outline |
Check out our guide for new coaches to learn how to make the most of the website and available NSDA resources. |
resources |
team-management |
2019-11-21 |
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 |
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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 |
Click here to download the Civil Disobedience Novice Lincoln-Douglas Lesson Plans - Sept/Oct 2014. Use this lesson plan to teach help novice students with an introduction to Lincoln-Douglas Debate. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas |
2016-06-07 |
Members |
|
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 |
|
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 Chair Deadlines |
Download a complete list of district chair deadlines to help organize leadership responsibilities. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2020-01-31 |
Free |
|
District Leadership Directory - 2019-2021 |
View the District Leadership Directory. |
resources |
districts, forms-manuals |
2019-08-01 |
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 |
2019-01-16 |
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 |
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Original Oratory - Textbook |
Click here to download the Original Oratory Textbook. |
resources |
classroom-resources, forms-manuals, original-oratory |
2016-06-02 |
Resource Pkg |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 2019 - Congressional Debate House Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Congressional Debate House in 2019! |
resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
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Nationals 2019 - Congressional Debate Senate Finals |
Watch parts one and two of the National Final Round of Congressional Debate Senate in 2019! |
resources |
congress, performance-videos |
2019-06-20 |
Resource Pkg |
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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 |
Resource Pkg |
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Middle School Nationals 2018 - Extemporaneous Speaking Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Extemporaneous Speaking in 2018! |
resources |
international-extemp, middle-school, performance-videos, us-extemp |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
Escape Room Strategies |
|
resources |
lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum, team-management |
2020-02-06 |
Free |
|
NSDA Board of Directors Best Practices |
Download an overview of best practices when serving on the NSDA Board of Directors—including roles, responsibilities, guidelines, and more. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2018-01-22 |
Free |
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High School Unified Manual - 2019-2020 |
|
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-09-10 |
Free |
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Pilot District Qualification Manual - 2019-2020 |
|
resources |
forms-manuals |
2019-09-11 |
Free |
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Poetry Interpretation Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2017 |
|
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, poetry |
2017-06-01 |
Members |
|
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 |
Resource Pkg |
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Middle School Nationals 2018 - Poetry Interpretation Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Poetry Interpretation in 2018! |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, poetry |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2016 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Program Oral Interpretation in 2016! |
resources |
performance-videos, program-oral-interp |
2016-06-01 |
Members |
|
Nationals 2019 - Storytelling Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Storytelling in 2019! |
resources |
performance-videos, storytelling |
2019-06-21 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Nationals 2016 - Informative Speaking Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Informative Speaking in 2016! |
resources |
informative-speaking, performance-videos |
2016-06-01 |
Members |
|
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 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Middle School Nationals 2018 - Public Forum Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Public Forum in 2018! |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, public-forum |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
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 |
Resource Pkg |
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Middle School Nationals 2018 - Impromptu Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Impromptu in 2018! |
resources |
impromptu, middle-school, performance-videos |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
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 |
Resource Pkg |
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Middle School Nationals 2018 - Humorous Interpretation Finals |
Watch the National Final Round of Middle School Humorous Interpretation in 2018! |
resources |
humorous-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
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 |
Resource Pkg |
|
Middle School Nationals 2018 - Storytelling Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Storytelling in 2018! |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
|
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 |
Resource Pkg |
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Middle School Nationals 2018 - Dramatic Interpretation Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Dramatic Interpretation in 2018! |
resources |
dramatic-interp, middle-school, performance-videos |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
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Declamation Middle School Final Round Videos 2012-2018 |
|
resources |
declamation, middle-school, performance-videos |
2017-07-01 |
Members |
|
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 |
Resource Pkg |
|
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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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 |
|
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 |
|
Understanding Motion Debates |
Understanding Motions Debate |
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2016-05-30 |
Members |
|
Introduction to World Schools Debate |
An Introduction to World Schools Debate |
resources |
instructional-videos, world-schools |
2016-05-30 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
Speech Team Recruitment Video |
|
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2019-02-01 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
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 tips, check out the Edco Fundraising Guide and the Edco Fundraising Webinar at the bottom of the page. You can also learn more about earning money for your team by hosting a Big Questions event. Get started below!
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resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2016-05-30 |
Free |
|
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 |
|
Advice to New Coaches |
Watch Advice to New Coaches |
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2016-05-30 |
Members |
|
Advice from Hall of Fame Members |
Watch Advice from Hall of Fame Members |
resources |
instructional-videos, team-management |
2016-05-30 |
Members |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
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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 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 |
Resource Pkg |
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Middle School Nationals 2018 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Lincoln-Douglas Debate in 2018! |
resources |
lincoln-douglas, middle-school, performance-videos |
2018-06-22 |
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 |
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Nationals 2015 - Awards Assembly |
Watch the National Awards Assembly from 2015! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2015-06-01 |
Free |
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Nationals 2016 - Awards Assembly |
Watch the National Awards Assembly from 2016! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2016-06-23 |
Free |
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Nationals 2017 - Awards Assembly |
Watch the National Awards Assembly from 2017! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2017-06-23 |
Members |
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Nationals 1996 - Awards Assembly |
Watch the National Awards Assembly from 1996! |
resources |
performance-videos |
1996-06-22 |
Free |
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Nationals 2019 - Middle School Awards Assembly |
Watch the National Middle School Awards Assembly from 2019! |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos |
2019-06-22 |
Members |
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Nationals 2019 - Awards Assembly |
Watch the National Awards Assembly from 2019! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2019-06-21 |
Members |
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Middle School Competition Events Guide |
Click here to download the Middle School Competition Events Guide. |
resources |
forms-manuals, middle-school |
2015-06-01 |
Free |
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Competition Events Guide |
Click here to download the Competition Events Guide. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2020-01-14 |
Free |
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High School Competition Events Guide |
Click here to download the High School Competition Events Guide. |
resources |
forms-manuals |
2015-06-01 |
Free |
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Nationals 2015 - Light the Stage Spoken-Word Poetry |
Light the stage is a spoken-word poetry competition where contestants write original pieces for performance. This event is no longer held at Nationals. |
resources |
performance-videos, poetry |
2015-06-01 |
Members |
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Nationals 2015 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly |
Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2015! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2015-06-01 |
Free |
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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 - 2019-2020 |
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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 |
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 |
Resource Pkg |
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Middle School Nationals 2018 - Policy Debate Finals |
Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Policy Debate in 2018! |
resources |
middle-school, performance-videos, policy |
2018-06-22 |
Members |
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Nationals 2014 - Light the Stage Spoken-Word Poetry |
Light the stage is a spoken-word poetry competition where contestants write original pieces for performance. This event is no longer held at Nationals. |
resources |
performance-videos, poetry |
2014-06-01 |
Members |
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Nationals 2014 - Awards Assembly |
Watch the National Awards Assembly from 2014! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2014-06-01 |
Members |
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Nationals 2013 - Awards Assembly |
Watch the National Awards Assembly from 2013! |
resources |
performance-videos |
2013-06-01 |
Members |
