Hello. If you are reading this, you've probably already decided to give competitive debate a try. (If you are simply checking us out because you are curious, welcome as well. Please stop by or email me if you have any questions.)
We'll use this site for a lot of our communication, as well as a place to distribute and share research and other materials. I'm still getting the hang of this new blogging program, so expect some improvements as we go...
Some of you will have already competed in your first debate tournament in a little less than two weeks. That means that it is time to kick our preparations into gear...
OCTOBER TOURNAMENTS - The registration process will be explained. (You do not need to register for all of the tournaments, but that certainly is an option.)
Saturday, October 6 - Eastview HS
Tuesday, October 9 - Minnehaha Academy
Saturday, October 13 - Lakeville North HS
The topic that will be debated at these tournaments: Resolved: States should ban the sale of violent video games to minors.
IF YOU ARE BRAND NEW TO MPA DEBATE, HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO...
Check this blog frequently to keep updated.
Meet with Mr. Vergin or Ms. Murr to get an introduction to debate. (Times to do this to be posted.)
Read/ download the instructional materials that will be posted here this week.
Try to schedule a practice debate (or at least watch one) before your first competition.
IF YOU ARE RETURNING TO MPA DEBATE, HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO...
Check this blog frequently to keep updated.
Review/ download the instructional materials that will be posted here this week.
Do some research into this topic.
* My goal is to post a beginning set of evidence and sample cases by October 1 on this site.
Try to schedule a practice debate (or at least watch one) before your first competition.
