Check out new resources and opportunities for you, Coach!
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Extemp Prep with National Champions
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Learning from an expert can be a great tool for beginner and advanced students alike. Use these videos in class or at practice or share them with students for independent learning! This material is part of our Student Experts series.
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In the following videos, two-time United States Extemp national champion Jacqueline Wei preps and delivers an Extemp speech live on video, or breaks down her speaking strategies for novice or experienced students!
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In the following videos, two-time International Extemp national champion McKinley Paltzik explains her process for crafting an Extemp speech to students who already have experience competing in the event.
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How to Ask for and Structure a Speech and Debate Class
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Offering a speech and debate class can give your program stability, increase participation, and offer greater work/life balance. As the budgeting and planning season approaches, our self-paced NSDA Learn course will help you prepare to advocate for a class. When you enroll online for free, you'll learn to:
- Showcase student and family interest.
- Demonstrate how a class helps your school achieve its goals.
- Determine the positioning and structure of your course.
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Make a pitch incorporating data and student voices.
- Plan for the year ahead if your request is granted or prepare to adjust your pitch if your request is tabled.
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Teaching Questioning Skills in Congressional Debate
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In lesson 6 of Start Here: Teaching High School Congressional Debate, students learn the three types of questions (clarifying, leading, and follow-up) and practice identifying them in a final round video. Then in groups, they practice crafting strategic questions of each type.
To modify this for a mixed-experience setting, give the lecture on questions to novices while advanced students create a practice docket. Next, divide everyone into groups and task newer students with drafting questions while the advanced students answer each question.
All the units in the Start Here series are included with your NSDA membership! Use lessons in full or borrow activities like this to supplement your instruction. A middle school version is also available.
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Encourage Students to Submit Legislation for Nationals by February 5
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Time is running our for your students to submit original legislation for the 2025 National Tournament docket. Any NSDA member student, no matter their national qualification status, can directly submit their original legislation for the National Speech & Debate Tournament.
Submissions are due by February 5. Consider making this an assignment for your Congress debaters! If selected, students will receive:
- Recognition in Rostrum
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An award after the tournament
- A $100 scholarship
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Last Chance: Nominate a Coach for the Hall of Fame by February 1
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The highest honor for any high school speech and debate coach is election to the NSDA Hall of Fame. Each year, we seek nominations from member coaches like you! Individuals with 25 years of NSDA coach membership prior to the start of Nationals (e.g., a merit date of June 15, 2000, or earlier), or who are retired from coaching and teaching, are eligible. Submit a nomination by Saturday, February 1.
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Register to Attend: Champion Q&A with Isabella Royer
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Students and coaches are invited to join us live TONIGHT, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. CT for a Q&A with 2023 Program Oral Interp champion and 2024 runner-up Isabella Royer.
Spread the word to your students who are interested in Interp! The recording will be available as a resource on our website after the session.
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Submit Nominations for the Student Leadership Council by February 15
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Do you have a student who wants to make speech and debate better than ever? Nominate them for the Student Leadership Council (SLC). The SLC creates resources and provides feedback throughout the year to ensure the NSDA is meeting students’ needs. This is a unique way to influence the organization’s future and an excellent addition to any student’s resume. Please nominate a student!
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Cheer on SPEAK. the Documentary at Sundance
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A new documentary, SPEAK., will premier this month at the world renowned Sundance Film Festival! It follows five teens as they spend a year crafting their oratories with the dream of winning the world’s largest and most intense public speaking competition: Nationals. You and your team can stream the film during the festival from January 30 through February 2 by buying online tickets.
Content Warning: This documentary contains mature language and discussions of sensitive topics, including school shootings, mental health struggles, and suicide. Viewer discretion is advised for younger audiences and please take care while watching.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to help your students gain new skills as they debate the topic, Resolved: Creativity is a more powerful force than intelligence. Apply to host a Big Questions debate event today.
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