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Cary Academy Speech & Debate Team

Cary Academy Speech & Debate Team. Lincoln Douglas Debate one on one. Format is similar to the 7 th Grade Great Debates. Topic changes every 2 months. Public Forum Debate w/partner. For people who like to ARGUE, RESEARCH, and STRATEGIZE. New topic every month. Congressional Debate.

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Cary Academy Speech & Debate Team

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  1. Cary AcademySpeech & Debate Team

  2. Lincoln Douglas Debateone on one Format is similar to the 7th Grade Great Debates. Topic changes every 2 months.

  3. Public Forum Debatew/partner For people who like to ARGUE, RESEARCH, and STRATEGIZE. New topic every month.

  4. Congressional Debate Students compete in a simulated legislative process, debating and voting on the passage of bills and resolutions. For people who enjoying NETWORKING & POLITICKING, as well as ARGUING & RESEARCH.

  5. Extemporaneous Speaking • For people who like INFOR INFORMATION & CURRENT EVENTS

  6. Interpretation of Literature/Oratory For extroverted types who like to perform. NO CLASS. You receive individual coaching.

  7. Tournament Days are long

  8. There is no time for HW

  9. Format, Costs & Obligations • Can sign up for class 5, 3, or 2 days a week. • Fees for tournaments are billed to parents • Must attend 5+ tournaments • Parents are asked to judge at tournaments

  10. Bottom Line • Time & Work 5+ hours/week • 5 Required tournaments per year • Tournaments = Saturdays 6am until 11pm • It’s challenging to do a Fall sport/be in the school play and succeed • But, it’s completely worth it!

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