Fossil Ridge High School
Grade 9Argumentation and Debate

Fossil Ridge High SchoolArgumentation and Debate

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

The theory and practice of argument will be discovered and applied in various persuasive situations. Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas and legislative debate techniques will be introduced. Students will research and write debate cases and participate in debates in class. Skills in organizing and writing debate cases and conducting critical analysis of research literature will be emphasized in addition to oral analysis and refutation. At FRHS: This course requires attendance in Forensics competitions as a component of this class.

Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12

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