The Australian Schoolkids' Guide to Debating and Public Speaking

Author: Claire Duffy
Publisher: NewSouth
ISBN: 1742242081
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
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.

The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking

Author: Claire Duffy
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 145974179X
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281

Book Description
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.

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLKIDS' GUIDE TO DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Author: CLAIRE. DUFFY
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781525288340
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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The Australian Students' Guide to Writing and Grammar

Author: Claire Duffy
Publisher: NewSouth
ISBN: 1742244416
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
Age range 12+ Do you ever think about the structure and arrangement of what you say and write? And why it’s said and written like that and not some other how? Has anyone ever asked you to catch a red big ball? No. Because in English we would say ‘big red ball’. Why is that? After the success of her bestselling The Australian Schoolkids’ Guide to Debating and Public Speaking, Claire Duffy turns her hand to helping students write well. In this easy-to-use and fun guide to writing and grammar, children (aged 12+), their parents and teachers will learn all they need to know about the elements of grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence construction. With practical tips and helpful step-by-step examples, this book will help students master everything from apostrophes to essay writing. ‘Any mention of grammar, punctuation and spelling can make students take fright. This clear and cheerful guide makes writing easy and will soothe any fear or dread.’ — Sue Butler AO, former editor of Macquarie Dictionary

Debating in the World Schools Style

Author: Simon Quinn
Publisher: IDEA
ISBN: 9781932716559
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
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.

Australian National Bibliography

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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 1382

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The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking

Author: Claire Duffy
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459741803
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Book Description
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.

Pros and Cons

Author: Debbie Newman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134616724
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 509

Book Description
Pros and Cons: A Debaters Handbook offers a unique and invaluable guide to the arguments both for and against over 140 current controversies and global issues. Since it was first published in 1896 the handbook has been regularly updated and this nineteenth edition includes new entries on topics such as the right to possess nuclear weapons, the bailing out of failing industries, the protection of indigenous languages and the torture of suspected terrorists. Equal coverage is given to both sides of each debate in a dual column format which allows for easy comparison. Each entry also includes a list of related topics and suggestions for possible motions. The introductory essay describes debating technique, covering the rules, structure and type of debate, and offering tips on how to become a successful speaker. The book is then divided into eight thematic sections, where specific subjects are covered individually.

Smart but Scattered

Author: Peg Dawson
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 1606238809
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
This book has been replaced by Smart but Scattered, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-5459-1.

The High School Survival Guide: Your Roadmap to Studying, Socializing & Succeeding (Graduation Gift, Gift for Teenage Girl)

Author: Jessica Holsman
Publisher: Mango
ISBN: 9781642507546
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Over 4.1 million kids enter public high school a year - most of whom are clueless as to what awaits. Study with Jess, her YouTube channel, demystifies everything students need to succeed from effective study tips, test taking techniques, and how to navigate all too harrowing social dynamics. Includes workbook exercises, self evaluation goals, and progress timelines. Perfect parent purchase.