Debate 4
Course # 1007360
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced skills and techniques for use
in debate and forensic activities. After successfully completing this course, the student will:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and use of various debate formats (e.g., panel
discussion, team debate, Lincoln-Douglas, political debate).
Sunshine State Standards
LA.A.1.4.3 refine vocabulary for interpersonal,
academic, and workplace situations, including
figurative, idiomatic, and technical meanings.
LA.C.2.4.2 understand factors that influence the
effectiveness of nonverbal cues used in nonprint
media, such as the viewer’s past experiences and
preferences, and the context in which the cues
are presented.
LA.C.3.4.2 select and use a variety of speaking
strategies to clarify meaning and to reflect
understanding, interpretation, application, and
evaluation of content, processes, or experiences,
including asking relevant questions when
necessary, making appropriate and meaningful
comments, and making insightful observations.
LA.C.3.4.4 apply oral communication skills to
interviews, group presentations, formal
presentations, and impromptu situations.
FL Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners
Goal 1, Objective 2 : Foundational Concepts
Trait: Components and Methodologies (Know):
 Identifies and uses terminology
authentic to a chosen discipline of
knowledge
Goal 4, Obj. 3: Problem Solving
Trait: Communication (Understand):
 Uses multiple tools and techniques to
target identified audiences; uses precise
language to explain positions
Goal 4, Obj. 3: Problem Solving
Trait: Communication (Accomplish):
 Advocates convincingly to diverse
audiences using sophisticated
techniques (oral, written, technological)
appropriate to the field and audience
Goal 6, Obj. 2: Responsibility for Learning
Trait: Critical Reflection (Understand):
 Analyzes assumptions in relation to
specific historical and cultural context
Goal 7, Obj. 1 : Communicating Expertise
Trait: Advanced Presentation (Accomplish):
 Based on evaluation, revises and adapts
presentation, language, and symbol
systems for specific and various
audiences
Goal 5, Obj. 2: Leadership Skills
Trait: Group Dynamics (Perform):
 Stimulates group discussion and
decision making by asking appropriate
questions
Goal 4, Obj. 1: Supportive Arguments
Trait: Supportive Constructs (Perform):
 Communicates supportive evidence
convincingly in multiple perspectives
Goal 4, Obj. 3: Problem Solving
Trait: Communication (Understand):
 Uses multiple tools and techniques to
target identified audiences; uses precise
language to explain positions
Goal 1, Obj. 3 :Investigative Methodologies
Trait: Support Structures (Accomplish):
 Interviews content area specialists to
verify the application of methodologies
incorporated in a study
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LA.D.2.4.2 understand the subtleties of literary
devices and techniques in the comprehension and
creation of communication.
Goal 5, Obj. 1: Effecting Change
Trait: Personal Qualities (Perform):
 Demonstrates the ability to state
personal preferences and support a
personal point of view when contrary to
the accepted view of others
Goal 7, Obj. 1: Communicating Expertise
Trait: Communication (Perform):
 Identifies personal presentation style
and adapts that style to difference
purposes, moods, tones
Goal 7, Obj. 1: Communicating Expertise
Trait: Advanced Presentation (Know):
 Uses advanced language and symbol
systems to communicate ideas
Goal 1, Obj. 2: Foundational Concepts
Trait: Components and Methodologies (Perform):
 Understands and delineates the diversity
of language, tools, and methodologies
between and among disciplines
Goal 4, Obj. 2: Analyzing Data
Trait: Critical Thinking (Understand):
 Recognizes bias and value statements in
a variety of media
2. Demonstrate use of advanced logic and critical-thinking skills.
Sunshine State Standards
None
FL Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners
Goal 4, Obj. 2: Analyzing Data
Trait: Critical Thinking (Accomplish):
 Analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes
details and facts to examine
relationships, infer meanings, and
predict outcomes
Goal 7, Obj. 2: Synthesizing Information
Trait: Praxis (Accomplish):
 Critiques or defends a personal theory
based on evidence from multiple
sources and multiple perspectives
3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and use of public speaking techniques (e.g., eye
contact, speaking from notes, vocal technique, audience analysis, use of gestures).
Sunshine State Standards
LA.C.1.4.3 use effective strategies for informal
and formal discussions,
including listening actively and reflectively,
connecting to and building on the ideas of a
previous speaker, and respecting the viewpoints
of others.
FL Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners
Goal 6, Obj. 3: Designing Action Plans
Trait: Communication (Understand):
 Uses appropriate and field-specific
language to describe challenges in a
variety of areas; goals are well-defined
and specific
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LA.C.3.4.1 use volume, stress, pacing,
enunciation, eye contact, and gestures that meet
the needs of the audience and topic.
Goal 5, Obj. 1: Effecting Change
Trait: Consensus Building (Accomplish):
 Uses diverse individual beliefs and
values of the group to design plans of
action that address issues or problems
Goal 5, Obj. 3: Leadership and Organization
Trait: Communication (Accomplish):
 Analyzes and synthesizes the
presentations skills necessary to
communicate ideas, information,
concerns, and solutions to a project goal
Goal 4, Obj. 3: Problem Solving
Trait: Communication (Accomplish):
 Advocates convincingly to diverse
audiences using sophisticated
techniques (oral, written, technological)
appropriate to the field and audience
4. Demonstrate use of research, organization, and writing skills to support selected topics
and points of view.
Sunshine State Standards
LA.A.2.4.1 determine the main idea and identify
relevant details, methods of development, and their
effectiveness in a
variety of types of written material.
LA.A.2.4.4 locate, gather, analyze, and evaluate
written information for a variety of purposes, including
research projects, realworld tasks, and selfimprovement.
FL Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners
Goal 4, Obj. 2: Analyzing Data
Trait: Critical Thinking (Accomplish):
 Analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes
details and facts to examine relationships,
infer meanings, and predict outcomes
Goal 7, Obj. 1: Communicating Expertise
Trait: Advanced Presentation (Accomplish):
 Based on evaluation, revises and adapts
presentation, language, and symbol
systems for specific and various audiences
Goal 6, Obj. 1: Identifying Strengths and
Weaknesses
Trait: Acceptance of Challenge (Understand):
 Identifies strategies and resources to
overcome obstacles
Trait: Metacognition (Accomplish):
 Evaluates and refocuses goals and the
path to accomplishment through selfreflection and evaluation
Goal 1, Obj. 1: Organizing Knowledge
Trait: Basic Research (Perform):
 Uses multiple primary and secondary
sources to analyze, synthesize, and
evaluate relevant persons, places, events,
or beliefs that are dominant in a field
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LA.A.2.4.6 select and use appropriate study and
research skills and tools according to the type of
information being gathered or organized, including
almanacs, government publications, microfiche, news
sources, and information services.
LA.A.2.4.7 analyze the validity and reliability of
primary source information and use the information
appropriately.
LA.A.2.4.8 synthesize information from multiple
sources to draw conclusions.
LA.B.2.4.1 write text, notes, outlines, comments, and
observations that demonstrate comprehension and
synthesis of content, processes, and experiences from a
variety of media.
LA.B.2.4.2 organize information using appropriate
systems.
Goal 3, Obj. 2: Manipulating Information
Trait: Information in Multiple Contexts (Know):
 Identifies and locates information
available in a multitude of places,
including newspapers, magazines,
catalogues, Internet directories, time
schedules, and media, all of which include
local, state, national, and/or international
sources
 Uses a systematic approach to locate
information from a variety of reference
materials, including the use of parts of a
book, (e.g., table of contents, index,
appendices, glossary, index, title page)
Goal 1, Obj. 1: Organizing Knowledge
Trait: Basic Research (Perform):
 Uses multiple primary and secondary
sources to analyze, synthesize, and
evaluate relevant persons, places, events,
or beliefs that are dominant in a field
Goal 1, Obj. 1: Organizing a Knowledge
Trait: Basic Research (Perform):
 Uses multiple primary and secondary
sources to analyze, synthesize, and
evaluate relevant persons, places, events,
or beliefs that are dominant in a field
Goal 4, Obj. 2: Analyzing Data
Trait: Data Analysis (Perform):
 Uses a variety of tools and techniques to
organize data to draw conclusive
statements
Goal 3, Obj. 2: Manipulating Information
Trait: Information in Multiple Contexts
(Accomplish):
 Assembles ideas, objects, and/or events
from a variety of sources (primary and
secondary) to conduct research in a field
of study
Goal 1, Obj. 1: Organizing Knowledge
Trait: Organization of Data (Understand):
 Constructs an organizational system (i.e.,
knowledge tree, graphic organizer, or
diagram) that represents and illustrates the
organization in a field of study and the
subdivisions within that field
Goal 1, Obj. 2: Foundational Concepts
Trait: Conceptual Frameworks (Perform):
 Creates graphic organizers that organize
the logical sequences of key conceptual
themes in a field of study
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LA.B.2.4.3 write fluently for a variety of occasions,
audiences, and purposes, making appropriate choices
regarding style, tone,
level of detail, and organization.
LA.B.2.4.4 select and use a variety of electronic
media, such as the
Internet, information services, and desktop publishing
software programs, to create, revise, retrieve, and
verify information.
Goal 3, Obj. 1: Research Tools and
Methodologies
Trait: Research Tools (Perform):
 Communicates results of research using
the established organizational tools within
a field of study
Goal 7, Obj. 1: Communicating Expertise
Trait: Problem Solving (Understand):
 Uses strategies or tools of persuasion to
resolve an issue or communicate a
perspective
Goal 7, Obj. 1: Communicating Expertise
Trait: Advanced Presentation (Accomplish):
 Based on evaluation, revises and adapts
presentation, language, and symbol
systems for specific and various audiences
Goal 5, Obj. 3: Leadership and Organization
Trait: Technology (Know):
 Identifies appropriate technology to
achieve a project goal
Trait: Technology (Perform):
 Integrates information systems in the
problem solving process
5. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and use of parliamentary procedure.
Sunshine State Standards
None
FL Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners
Goal 1, Obj. 2: Foundational Concepts
Trait: Conceptual Connections (Understand):
 Demonstrates foundational knowledge of
various fields and disciplines
Goal 1, Obj. 3: Investigative Methodologies
Trait: Skill Development (Perform):
 Uses and refines the skills and methods
of a professional in a discipline
6. Demonstrate understanding of argumentation and debate skills
(e.g., attack and defense, cross-examination techniques).
Sunshine State Standards
LA.A.2.4.5 identify devices of persuasion and methods
of appeal and their effectiveness.
FL Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners
Goal 7, Obj. 1: Communicating Expertise
Trait: Problem Solving (Understand):
 Uses strategies or tools of persuasion to
resolve an issue or communicate a
perspective
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LA.C.3.4.3 use details, illustrations, analogies, and
visual aids to make oral presentations that inform,
persuade, or entertain.
LA.C.3.4.5 develop and sustain a line of argument and
provide appropriate support.
LA.D.2.4.1 understand specific ways in which language
has shaped the reactions, perceptions, and beliefs of the
local, national, and global communities.
Goal 3, Obj. 3: Detecting Bias
Trait: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
(Perform):
 Evaluates judgments made within the
context of an argument
Goal 3, Obj. 3: Detecting Bias
Trait: Fact versus Opinion (Accomplish):
 Creates, defends, and adapts opinions
developed after the analysis of data
within a variety of fields
Goal 4, Obj. 3: Problem Solving
Trait: Communication (Accomplish):
 Advocates convincingly to diverse
audiences using sophisticated techniques
(oral, written, technological) appropriate
to the field and audience
Goal 4, Obj. 1: Supportive Arguments
Trait: Supportive Constructs (Accomplish):
 Defends, challenges, and articulates
points of view using available resources;
develops effective rebuttals
Goal 1, Obj. 1: Organizing Knowledge
Trait: Manipulation of Data (Accomplish):
 Develops themes and connections across
historical events, periods, and fields
Goal 6, Obj. 2: Responsibility for Learning
Trait: Critical Reflection (Understand):
 Analyzes assumptions in relation to
specific historical and cultural context
7. Analyze one's own and others' presentations in debate and forensic activities.
Sunshine State Standards
LA.C.1.4.4 identify bias, prejudice, or propaganda in
oral messages.
FL Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners
Goal , 4 Obj. 2: Analyzing Data
Trait: Critical Thinking (Understand):
 Recognizes bias and value statements in
a variety of media
Goal 3, Obj. 3: Detecting Bias
Trait: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
(Understand):
 Describes the nature of an argument, the
degree of ambiguity, and the source
(deductive/inductive) of the argument’s
authority
 Explains whether an argument depends
on ambiguity, a shift in the line of
reasoning, or whether the alleged
authority is reliable
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LA.C.2.4.1 determine main concept and supporting
details in order to analyze and evaluate nonprint media
messages.
Goal , 3 Obj. 3:Detecting Bias
Trait: Fact versus Opinion (Accomplish):
 Creates, defends, and adapts opinions
developed after the analysis of data
within a variety of fields
Goal 4, Obj. 2: Analyzing Data
Trait: Critical Thinking (Accomplish):
 Analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes
details and facts to examine
relationships, infer meanings, and predict
outcomes
8. Demonstrate use of techniques for timing and judging debates and forensic activities.
Sunshine State Standards
LA.C.1.4.1 select and use appropriate listening
strategies according to the intended purpose, such as
solving problems, interpreting and evaluating the
techniques and intent of a presentation, and taking
action in career-related situations.
FL Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners
Goal 4, Obj. 2: Analyzing Data
Trait: Critical Thinking (Accomplish):
 Analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes
details and facts to examine
relationships, infer meanings, and predict
outcomes
*The portions in italic type are not required for this course.