Seventh-grader Zoey has her hands full as she takes care of her much younger siblings after school every day while her mom works her shift at the pizza parlor. At school, Zoey tries to stay under the radar. Her only friend Fuchsia has her own issues, and since they're in an entirely different world than the rich kids, it's best if no one notices them. Unfortunately, she's not totally invisible, and one of her teachers forces her to join the debate...

"MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan isn't one to avoid arguments. He relishes them, as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value--and can also simply be fun. Arguments are everywhere--and especially given the fierce debates we're all embroiled...

Provides easy-to-follow instructions for writing speeches and debates with tips for choosing a topic, research, organization, making a presentation, and persuading an audience.

"When Bo Seo was 8 years old, he and his family migrated from Korea to Australia. At the time, he did not speak English, and, unsurprisingly, struggled at school. But, then, in fifth grade, something happened to change his life: he discovered competitive debate. Immediately, he was hooked. It turned out, perhaps counterintuitively, that debating was the perfect activity for someone shy and unsure of himself. It became a way for Bo not only to find...

Presents techniques and guidance for evaluating arguments and their claims. Includes examples, multiple-choice questions, and guided practice activities, as well as a glossary and a list of further resources.

Provides instruction for creating a debate program in a middle school or high school, covering organization; establishment; recruiting, retaining, and training members; creating publicity networks; staging events; and expansion.

Discusses the skills needed to be a good debater, covering various debate formats, how to research, structure and prepare an argument, and work with other team members, and demonstrates how debating can increase knowledge about issues and improve oral skills.

Explores the benefits and drawbacks of homework.

This book discusses how to choose a topic, research it, write the speech, and present it to an audience as well as giving advice on planning and participating in a debate.

Explains how Lincoln-Douglas debates works; discussing their history, structure, format, persuasive writing and speaking, and research; and provides tips.