SPEECH AND DEBATE

WHY DEBATE??

The vision of Wisconsin CHEA Debate is:

to encourage homeschooled students from around the state to learn the art of rhetoric and apply it to their daily life; that all students would be able to articulate their thoughts and ideas in a logical, persuasive and concise manner based on their knowledge;

that the students would be able to use argumentation skills in a positive manner without anger, when someone disagrees with them;

that the students would be able to share their faith and defend their faith and their convictions when the situation arises.

"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ."
1Peter 2:15-16

WISCONSIN SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT

Annually Wisconsin hosts a combined Speech and Debate Qualifying Tournament for homeschooled students ranging in age from twelve to eighteen. The NCFCA league has grown considerably over the years. To accommodate the growth NCFCA has incorporated a Regional Model. Competitors now participate in Regional Qualifying tournaments hosted in various states within the region. Once participants qualify at the regional level they advance to a National Qualifying Tournament. The top competitors at that tournament advance to the National tournament. In 2008 the National Championship in June will be held in southern California. 


                     CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR

                               DEBATE:
There are two types of Debate in the league:
Team Policy Debate (a team of two debaters);
Lincoln Douglas Value Debate (one individual).

                            Team Debate
The 2007-2008 team debate resolution is:
Resolved: That the United States federal government should substantially change its policy on illegal immigration.

                   Lincoln Douglas Debate (LD)
The 2007-2008 L/D debate resolution is:
Resolved: That the United States of America ought to more highly value isolationism.

In both styles of debate the affirmative team will attempt to convince the judges that the resolution should be affirmed. The negative team will support the status quo or will provide minor changes or a counter plan.

                                 SPEECH:

There are a variety of speech categories for students to choose from for competition purposes in teh NCFCA League. Within the league these speeches are referred to as IE's (Individual Events). For the competitors who want to write their own speech, there are the platform speeches of: 
Original Oratory
Persuasive
Expository

For students who want to learn the art of thinking on their feet, there are the limited preparation speeches of:
Impromptu Speaking
Extemporaneous Speaking
Apologetics

For those that want to breathe life into literature, by making it come alive for their audience, there are the interpretive speeches of:
Dramatic Interpretation
Humorous Interpretation
Duo (duet) Interpretation
Open Interpretation

Some years, there is a Wild Card event. This event is chosen by a vote of affiliate families. There is no Wild Card for the 2008 competition year.

Prior years Wild Card events were:

2007: Thematic Interpretation
2005: Oratorical Interpretation
2004: Impromptu Apologetics
2003: Duo (duet) Impromptu


For more information about NCFCA Individual Events, visit their website at: www.ncfca.org

Christian Communicators of Wisconsin (CCoW)

Parents of Wisconsin home schoolers who compete in teh NCFCA league have established a website to connect the competitors and their families from around the state with each other and to encourage one another by providing current information regarding workshops, conferences, practice tournaments, qualifying tournaments, club meetings, etc. You can view the public website pages at:

www.homeschool-life.com/wi/ccow


Should you have questions regarding any aspect of
NCFCA speech and/or debate, please contact Jan at:

kwahlen@wi.rr.com or 262-637-5041.

If you are interested in Christian Communicators of Wisconsin, please contact Bev at:

rhengemuhle@wi.rr.com or 262-681-1242.

EXISTING SPEECH/DEBATE CLUBS:

Fox Cities:
Contact: Tracy at jeveretts@sbcglobal.net

Madison Area:
Light House Speech and Debate Club
Contact: Vicki at vast7@charter.net or 608-834-8312

Oak Creek/Milwaukee Area:
Salt & Light Speech and Debate Club
Contact: Heather at heatherusty@myfamily.org
or Maura at mlheiss@gmail.com

Oxford Area/Central Wisconsin:
IMPACT Speech and Debate Club
Contact: Valori at speakersclub@maqs.net

Racine/Kenosha Area:
Beacon of Light Speech and Debate Club
Contact: Bev at rhengemuhle@wi.rr.com

OR 262-681-1242. 

Richland Center Area Home School Speech Club:
Contact: Cassy at cobratoe@charter.net

Watertown Area:
Watertown Area Communicators for Christ
Contact: Tracy at bargofla@earthlink.net

Wausau Area:
The Luminaries Speech and Debate Club
Contact: Cindy at beaty8@airrun.net

If you would like your club listed for contact purposes,
please contact Bev at rhengemuhle@wi.rr.com 

OR 262-681-1242