The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking


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An essential handbook to the world of school debating and public speaking that will guide students, parents, and teachers through the art of reasoning, arguing, and thinking critically about big issues. Claire Duffy demystifies and entertains as she teaches public speaking with confidence, passion, and persuasiveness.




The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking


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Everything students, parents, and teachers need to know about debating and public speaking. Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for developing self-esteem and learning to look critically at big issues. Speaking well builds confidence and opens up a world of opportunity, in education, leadership, careers, and community and political engagement. In an increasingly competitive world, being a convincing, passionate, and persuasive speaker is essential to standing out from the crowd. Claire Duffy not only demystifies the process but makes it fun. Learn all about the best ways to prepare for a debate or speech, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal, and, when worse comes to worst, how to be gracious in defeat. Including practical tips from the pros and helpful step-by-step examples, this is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.




The Australian Schoolkids' Guide to Debating and Public Speaking


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Age range 10+ Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for speaking, reasoning, arguing and looking critically at the big issues of today. Claire Duffy not only demystifies the process of debating and public speaking, but makes it fun by drawing on her many years of experience working directly with students, using language to which they relate. Learn all about the best way to prepare, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal, and how to lose graciously. Including tips from the pros and a wealth of examples throughout, this guide is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.




Public Speaking for Teens


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Public Speaking for Teens is a comprehensive guide designed to help teens and young adults overcome many common obstacles associated with public speaking. Filled with tips and tricks to help create speeches, practice oratory skills, develop coping mechanisms for stage fright, and delivery, this book covers the basics for building and improving great public speaking skills! You'll receive actionable advice on how to become more confident in front of an audience. Public Speaking for Teens covers everything you can think of as a teen who wants to get better at public speaking, such as: Identifying the underlying causes of your fear of public speaking Learning to write the perfect speech that will resonate with your audience Practicing public speaking in front of an audience of your friends and family members Tips on overcoming stage fright to increase your comfort when you're in front of an audience Ways to get involved in more public speaking events How to handle debates with others in front of a live audience Completing exercises that will help you improve your public speaking skills And more! Learn how to master the art of public speaking with Public Speaking for Teens, your comprehensive guide to overcoming stage fright and becoming an incredible public speaker. Scroll up, click on "Buy Now", and Get Your Copy Now!




Becoming the Confident Speaker for Teens


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Becoming the Confident Speaker for Teens: A Journey to Mastering Public Speaking and Overcoming Fears In a world where confidence is key, the ability to speak with conviction opens doors to endless opportunities. Imagine your teenager stepping onto the stage with poise, captivating the audience effortlessly. Picture a young adult confidently navigating discussions, armed with persuasive speaking skills. This is the transformation offered by "Becoming the Confident Speaker for Teens." Are you ready to empower your teenager with the tools to conquer stage fright? Would you like to see your young adult confidently present their ideas in any setting? This comprehensive guide offers: Confidence Mastery: Unlock the secrets to confident public speaking and effective debate techniques. Stage Fright Solutions: Strategies to conquer nervousness and perform with poise on any platform. Enhanced Communication: Learn the art of persuasive speech and engaging storytelling. Bonus Resources: In the paperback version, enjoy positive affirmations, impactful public speaking quotes, and a speech planner to elevate learning. "Empower your teenager or young adult with the gift of confident communication! Whether it's for academic pursuits, career advancement, or personal growth, 'Becoming the Confident Speaker for Teens' is the perfect guide. Invest in their future today!"




Policy Debate


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"A guide to policy debate for debaters, coaches, and teachers at the high school and college levels"--




Debating Democracy


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This supplementary text offers two readings per chapter organized in a debate-style format, representing opposing viewpoints. The straightforward, thought-provoking presentation facilitates class discussion. Debate topics include Public Opinion: The American People and War, Civil Liberties and War: Debating the USA Patriot Act, Debating the Deficit and the Size of Government, Economic Equality: A Threat to Democracy? and U.S. Foreign Policy After September 11: American Hegemony or International Cooperation?




TED TALKS: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking


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From the head of TED and based on expertise drawn from the best TED Talks, an entertaining and practical guide to speaking, pitching and telling stories, filled with valuable insight for salespeople, leaders, teachers and writers Amid today’s proliferating instant-communication channels, one form has emerged as the most effective way to communicate—a brief, polished, live-audience video talk. Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has tapped the world’s most brilliant minds to share their expertise on myriad subjects. Anderson discovered early on that the keys to getting an audience to sit up and pay attention are to condense a presentation into 18 minutes or less and to heighten its impact with a powerful narrative: in other words, to tell a terrific story. TED Talks is chock full of personal presentation suggestions from such TED notables as Sir Ken Robinson, Mary Roach, Amy Cuddy, Bill Gates, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dan Gilbert, Matt Ridley and dozens more—everything from how to focus your speech’s content to what you should wear onstage. This is a lively, fun read with great practical value, from the man who knows what goes into a great speech. In TED Talks, Anderson pulls back the TED curtain for anyone who wants to learn from the world’s best on how to prepare a top-notch presentation.




Speak Out!


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Speak Out is a primer for beginning and intermediate students participating in class and contest debates. It offers students clear, concise information on public speaking and debating. Combining the practical and theoretical, the text teaches students about verbal and nonverbal communication, how to research and present an argument, how to answer arguments, how to develop debate strategies and how to conduct a formal debate.




Debating in the World Schools Style


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Offers students an overview of the world schools style of debating, with expert advice for every stage of the process, including preparation, rebuttal, style, reply speeches, and points of information.