FLVS is global… and so are its students! Right now I’m posting this from England, four hours ahead of Florida, and thousands of miles and an ocean away! I can do this because the internet is global, just like FLVS and its clubs. Just personally I've seen students from Japan, Brazil, Guatemala, and Malaysia in live lessons! In clubs, this adds an extra layer of coolness, because we get more time and opportunities to actually get to know each other. We get to learn more about other cultures, foods, beliefs, and more, all through the people we interact with through FLVS. It's a pretty special thing, and even if we do or do not have anyone global in Speech and Debate right now, the principle still applies. It's really nice to have the opportunity to get to know each other as friends and club members, and be a part of not only the FLVS family, but the Speech and Debate family. Wherever you come from, whatever your hobbies are, or how much debate experience you have, we're really excited to have you and we welcome you! Make sure you take the time in between competing and such to interact with your fellow members. :) That's partly why we have things like the Student Spotlight and our 3 Fun Facts Blog Game prize! You never know what great people you could meet through FLVS and through Speech and Debate. Now, as you read in the title of this game, we're doing a fun little twist tonight! Instead of trivia and questions about the introduction like usual, we're doing some global fun facts that you'll need to research or know the answers to! It shouldn't be too hard, but you'll need to be ready to explore and to get to know the world just a little bit better. On your marks, get set, GO!!! Here's how it's going to work: Below this introduction I'm going to post some special questions and activities for you to work on. After you've read the challenges you'll have to post your answers in the comments. Submissions will end at 6pm (so no posts after that will count) and the first person to get all of them right will get to have three fun facts shared about them at the next meeting and on the blog, and they will get an extra vote to say who won our next debate. All players will be mentioned at the meeting! Finally, if you've skipped the introduction I suggest reading it because there will be a few questions about it on the quiz! Good luck debaters, and havvvveeee fun! On your marks, get set, go! TEXT VERSION OF QUESTIONS:
1. What country has a Prime Minister named Justin Trudeau? 2. FLVS is currently in all 50 states and over how many countries? 3. Which country am I currently posting from? 4. How many miles is it from this country’s capital city (hint, it begins with an L) to Florida’s capital city of Orlando? 5. How do you say “airplane” and “airport” in Spanish (note: it’s ok if you do not use accent marks)? 6. Which country are wasp crackers from? 7. What season is it in Australia right now? 8. Fill in the blank: The name of an extremely popular kid’s educational computer game was “Where in the _____ is Carmen Sandiego?” 9. How many countries are there in Africa? 10. Fill in the blank: The title of a movie-adapted book, written by Jules Verne and published in 1873, was called “Around the World in ____ Days”?
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BE PREPARED! Recently, I re-watched a really funny (in my opinion) 2005 animated movie called Hoodwinked!. It stars Anne Hathaway as a modern version of Little Red Riding Hood, and features some really random but well-done songs and scenes. One of the songs is "Be Prepared" and is sung by not Red, but..... a mountain goat named Japeth. Japeth sings these lines in the song: "And when you're on the mountain, you got no Guarantees. That life will turn up roses or turn out as you Please. When you're on the mountains, there's lots to be A'feared. That's why this here old mountain goat's prepared Be prepared, be prepared, This lesson must be shared, This lesson must be shared, Be prepared! Be prepared, be prepared And unless you got a spare, You got one life, so handle it with care" Although the stuff about being a mountain goat may not be quite so applicable to us, the lesson about being prepared absolutely is! Being well prepared and planning ahead is not just a good general life lesson, but one that is really important for Speech and Debate. Before meetings, if you know the topic, do some research! It'll help you no matter what side you're on. Even if you don't get the side you want you can use the facts you find for your side and to help you know what counterargument to make against the other team! Research also helps you to simply feel better . If you have no clue what's going on or what anyone is talking about, you'll most likely feel like a deer in the headlights when you go to speak, instead of feeling confident, knowledgeable, composed, and of course, prepared. And being prepared doesn't just apply to doing research! Even if you don't know the topic beforehand or if you're in scheduled planning time in the meeting, take as much time as you can to write what you'd like to say in the way you want to say it. Having facts and statistics handy is wonderful, but if you get stuck on how to introduce it or you freeze and run out of time, all your great work could potentially fall a little flat. To sum it up: give yourself yourself your best shot at success by being prepared as much as you can! :) The effort it takes can save you a lot of annoyance later and you'll feel more comfortable and ready to go in debates. Now I hope you're prepared to answer some questions, because the trivia starts NOW! Here's how it's going to work: Below this introduction I'm going to post some special questions and activities for you to work on. After you've read the challenges you'll have to post your answers in the comments. Submissions will end at 10pm (so no posts after that will count) and the first person to get all of them right will get to have three fun facts shared about them at the next meeting and on the blog, and they will get an extra vote to say who won our next debate. All players will be mentioned at the meeting! Finally, if you've skipped the introduction I suggest reading it because there will be a few questions about it on the quiz! Good luck debaters, and havvvveeee fun! On your marks, get set, go! TEXT VERSION OF THE QUESTIONS:
1.What movie did I mention in my introduction? 2.Fill in the blanks: “To sum it up: give yourself your best shot at _______ by being ________ as much as you can!” 3.Who stars in the movie? 4.Use the internet for this one! What is the last name of the lead character of the movie? (hint, it’s not red riding hood, it’s an actual last name which is shared with the character’s grandmother) 5.What animal sang the “be prepared” song in the movie? 6.What was the animal character’s name? (hint, it starts with a J) 7.I said that being prepared doesn’t just apply to doing what? 8.Fill in the blanks: Being well prepared and planning ahead is not just a good general ___ ____, but one that is really important for Speech and Debate.” 9.Finish the lyric: “Be prepared, be prepared, and unless you got a ______, you got one life so handle it with care!” 10.I said that if you have no clue what’s going on or what anyone is talking about you’ll most likely feel like a what? Due to some minor technical issues the Blog Game will go up at 8:30! Sorry for the delay but hope to see you all soon! :)
- Katherine When debating, it's so important to really get into it! You can't argue your points, do the right research, or bring your team to victory if your heart is just not in it. You won't feel confident, your teammates will lack some support, and the audience will definitely notice. Plus, as a club, we want everyone to feel like they can get involved and go for it, and we want you to be passionate and having fun. That said... it's also right not to get TOO into it. It's important at all times to remain friendly and encouraging. Sure, you don't have to agree with the opposite side or want them to win, and it's totally awesome to go all in in rebuttals or with questions in the chat box, but there's definitely a line that can be crossed. Even if you don't say something hurtful, trash talk can throw someone off or make them feel pressured. Powerful debating is awesome, negative fighting (even unintentionally) - not so much. That's why with the Speech and Debate club we always foster an atmosphere of fun and togetherness. We can discuss the tough issues and fight for what we believe, but at the end of the day we're all still friends and we're all really excited for each other to just give it a shot. Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, it can be hard to remember where that balance comes from. The answer is: you guys! When you wish each other luck or make the effort not to sound too pointed in your rebuttals, you keep that awesome group momentum going. When you congratulate each other for doing well or tell someone you didn't even notice their nerves, you participate in what makes this club really special. :) And once again, it's time to take part in some of that competitive-but-fun spirit and answer some questions in the comments below! After reading this extra source material, that is. ;) NOW GO FOR IT!!!! "Competition has been shown to be useful up to a certain point and no further, but cooperation, which is the thing we must strive for today, begins where competition leaves off." - Franklin D. Roosevelt "TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!" Here's how it's going to work: Below this introduction I'm going to post some special questions and activities for you to work on. After you've read the challenges you'll have to post your answers in the comments. Submissions will end at 10pm (so no posts after that will count) and the first person to get all of them right will get to have three fun facts shared about them at the next meeting and on the blog, and they will get an extra vote to say who won our next debate. All players will be mentioned at the meeting! Finally, if you've skipped the introduction I suggest reading it because there will be a few questions about it on the quiz! Good luck debaters, and havvvveeee fun! On your marks, get set, go! Text Version of Questions:
1. According to Michael Jordan, “_____ wins games, but ______ and ________ wins championships.” (Fill in the 3 blanks) 2. It’s important at all times to remain friendly and what? 3. With the Speech and Debate club we always foster an atmosphere of ___ and _______. (Fill in the 2 blanks) 4. In one of the quotes someone said that friendship was the greatest gift in life and he had received it. Who was that person? 5. Teamwork makes the what work? 6. What did Mattie Stepanek say was strength? 7. I said that at the end of the day we are all still ______. (Fill in the 1 blank) 8. “Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, it can be hard to remember where that balance comes from. The answer is: ___ ______!” (Fill in the 2 blanks) 9. What did Franklin D. Roosevelt say is the thing we must strive for today? 10. Right now you’re participating in what I called “competitive-but-_____ spirit” – fill in the 1 blank! SURPRISE BONUS QUESTION 11: MATTIE STEPANEK’S QUOTE PHOTO FEATURES TWO OF WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL? On February 9, 2017, Speech and Debate hosted a Landmark case on Tinker V. Des Moines! It was amazing! Elijah, Bayan, Samantha, and Jazmin all worked so hard on bringing the landmark case back to life. We want to thank all of the members that joined and debated. But now it is time to see who won! CONGRATULATIONS TO: Bayan and Samantha! The final results showed that in the Tinker Vs. Des Moines case that the students first amendment rights were violated! What Topic Do You Want To Debate On Next?
YOUR INVITED! On February 23, 2017 at 7:00 PM EST, Speech and Debate will be hosting a celebration in honor of Black History Month. We will have games, trivia, inspirational readings, and much more. This event is open to all of FLVS so bring a friend and lets dive into some of America's greatest history! We hope to see you there! *Please note that Speech and Debate will not be having a debate that night. It will be replaced with awesome games!*
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