6561 (1007300B) SPEECH I
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: This course is paired with Speech II.
+ Note: Elective credit in English. Meets gradua tion requirement for performing fine arts. NCAA
The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in the fundamentals of formal and informal oral communication. Students will receive an introduction to the skills and forms of both formal and informal oral communication.

6201 (1007330B) DEBATE I
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and time commitment
+Note: Elective credit in English. Meets gradua- tion requirements for Performing Fine Arts. NCAA.
Debate I is designed to provide instruction in the fundamentals of argumentation and problem solving. Students in this course will study logical thinking, organization of facts, and speaking skills. Students will also study basic concepts of debate. They will practice research skills related to debate topics; they will also participate in frequent interscholastic competition on the national debate topics, fundamentals of argumentation and problem solving. The course may include experiences in interscholastic team competition. Honors credit available upon reaching appropriate course and competition requirements.

6207 (1007340G) DEBATE II
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Debate I and teacher approval
+ Note: Elective credit in English. Meets gradua- tion requirements for Performing Fine Arts. NCAA.
Debate II continues development of skills related to debate and forensic activities. Instruction includes frequent practice in principles of effective communication for specific purposes, especially as these principles apply to argumentation and debate skills. This course will also provide opportunities to participate in debate activities related to the national high school debate topic, and may include experiences in interscholastic competition. Honors credit available upon reaching appropriate course and competition requirements.

6213 (1007350M) DEBATE III
+ Grade Level 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Debate II and teacher approval
+ Note: Elective credit in English. Meets gradua- tion requirements for Performing Fine Arts. NCAA.
Debate III is designed to provide continued instruction in skills and techniques applicable to debate activities. This course provides continued instruction in selection and preparation of debate topics, elements of argumentation, the use of proof, preparation of debate briefs, cross-examination techniques, and practice in conventional and cross-examination debates. Experiences in interscholastic competition as sanctioned by the Florida Forensics Program are a required part of this course. Honors credit available upon reaching appropriate course and competition requirements.

6220 (1007360T) DEBATE IV
+ Grade Level 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Debate III and teacher approval
+ Note: Elective credit in English. Meets gradua- tion requirements for Performing Fine Arts. NCAA.
Debate IV provides opportunities for participation in advanced debate activities, with increasing emphasis upon the application of skills in formal debates. Units of study will include discussion, analysis, and brainstorming in case construction, refutation, cross-examination, attack and defense, and written and oral critiques. Interscholastic competition is a class requirement. Honors credit available upon reaching appropriate course and competition requirements.