Speech+and+Debate

__Hawaii Speech League Calendar__
 * SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENTS : SEMESTER ONE 2010/11**

Sometime during this school year, you must attend ONE speech/debate tournament. Most tournaments are on Saturdays. You must meet at the host school at 7:30 am and will be finished by 11:30 am. Completing this requirement early in the year is in your best interest for two reasons: You will better understand how to do well on your own performances; and you will not need to worry about forgetting to complete this task! Talk to your parents and friends about which one of the above tournaments would be the best for you to attend. Though the time commitment may seem long, you will have a great experience—guaranteed! If you decide to attend a Speech Tournament, you will observe two different events (e.g. impromptu speaking and programmed reading). If you decide to attend a Debate Tournament, you will observe two different types of debate (e.g. Lincoln-Douglas debate and Ted Turner debate). Watching other high school students put into practice the skills we are learning in English 9 will truly help you in your own performances.


 * There is a signup sheet in the classroom, or you can post a discussion on this page in which you state which date you will attend. Please **confirm your selected date** with your teacher by **Tuesday** of the week your chosen tournament is scheduled. We will pass along your names to Mrs. Miyamoto, the head coach and organizer of the observers.


 * Plan to attend a brief (10-15 minute) meeting immediately after school on the day before your tournament.** **IF YOU FAIL TO ATTEND THIS MEETING, YOUR NAME WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE LIST OF OBSERVERS AND YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE TOURNAMENT**. Please see your teacher or Mrs. Miyamoto with any unavoidable conflicts.