This is the class page for the debate course at St. Pius X High School. Here you will find resources to help you with your research, strategies, and a calendar of tournaments and assignments.

MSHSAA Speech & Debate Handbook: 2008-2009: No student is eligible who has participated in more than eleven interscholastic speech events the current school year (inclusive of the Missouri NFL Tournament, but exclusive of the MSHSAA District Tournament and State Tournament.)

2009-2010 Policy Topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.

December 2009 Public Forum Topic: Resolved: That merit pay based on student achievement should be a significant component of K-12 teacher compensation in United States public schools.

January 2010 Public Forum Topic: Resolved: President Obama's plan for increasing troops in Afghanistan is in the United States' best interest.

Debate Syllabus

2009-2010 Parli Standings

Debate Terminology

Descripton of Parliamentary Debate

Criteria for the Analysis of a Problem

Debaters' Ethics

Community Debate Scoring Guide

Ultimate LD Handbook

Poverty in America Bibliography

Cross-X Debate Scoring Guide

Fall Final Exam Scoring Guide