Curriculum

OPP DVD
League presidents will be distributing the OPP DVD to our paid members.  After that, coaches of member schools should contact their leagues for copies of the OPP DVD.  The next distribution date will be April 16-18, during the state tournament in Bakersfield.

TI DVD
League presidents are set up to distribute the TI DVD to our paid members.  Coaches of member schools should contact their leagues for copies of the TI DVD.  Coaches must submit a release to the league president.

Expos, Advocacy & Congress DVDs
The Expos, Advocacy and Congress DVDs produced by CHSSA are now available to purchase through a distributor.  The cost is $15.00 each, which includes shipping and handling.  If you have questions please contact Rita Prichard. To order please contact:
One Hour World Photo
Phone: (714) 529-3890 Fax: (714) 529-5262

DVD Trailers
Expository
Advocacy
Congress

SPEAKING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Practical Ideas for Incorporating Listening and Speaking into the Classroom
The Materials in this book were designed to give teachers readymade speaking and listening activities that can be infused into any curriculum. Over 50 activities help listening skills. Students learn how to outline a speech, build active listening skills, develop a media presentation, persuade an audience, speak spontaneously, and  participate in debate and discussion across the curriculum. Published by the international debate education association.
www.idebate.org
ISBN 1-932716-00-9

California English Language Arts Standards that Apply to the Activities in Speaking Across the Curriculum
Posted 9-16-04 - PDF format
Classroom Debate
Group Discussion
Informative & Persuasive Speaking
Listening
Multi-Media
Oral Interpretation
Spontaneous Speaking

Gaining UC Course Approval for f) and g) requirements
This Document is intended to assist high school educators in designing  courses that meet either the College Prep elective requirements "g"  and/or the Fine Arts "f" requirement.
Requirements (posted 1/12/09)

The CHSSA Coach's Handbook
The Coach's Handbook provides practical ideas for developing and  maintaining a competitive speech and debate program at your school.  California events are explained - including rules and sample speeches.  Hints for recruiting students and sustaining the program, forms for  student participation, fundraising suggestions, and even information  about what to expect at a tournament are included.
Zipped Word file (262 Kb)
PDF file (2.75 Mb)
Zipped PDF file (964 Kb)

Student Speech Samples
Zipped Word file (105 Kb)
PDF file (1.30 Mb)
Zipped PDF file (1.03 Mb)

Citation Protocol - MLA
MLA Citation Protocol
Sample Student Speech with Documentation

Judges' Handbook
Suggested instructions that may be provided to coaches at the  beginning of a speech or debate tournament.
Judges Handbook

Parli Information
Parli Debate Packet by Kate Schuster
New Parli Debate Event

National Forensic League On-Line
Lesson Plans - Speech
Educational Handouts
CoachingResources
Printed Resources
Video / Audio
Sample Forms
Fundraising Ideas
Drills and Activities
Team Building and Management