Value-based, individual versus individual, philosophical debate.
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Lincoln-Douglas Textbook Online
Written by Dr. Seth Halvorson (Columbia University) and Cherian Koshy (coach at Apple Valley HS), this thorough guide is a textbook for debaters new to the activity, or a reference to more inexperienced debaters.
Novice LD Curriculum
Created by Scarsdale HS (NY) coach Joe Vaughan and in conjunction with the NFL LD Committee, these lesson plans are meant to help students understand what LD is all about. Please feel free to adapt these lessons to the unique needs of your classroom, students and teaching style.
Recruiting and retaining Lincoln-Douglas novices can be one of the most difficult and daunting aspects of the season for even the most experienced of coaches.
Judging Debate: General Overview
Lecture: Kant Philosophy
Lincoln Douglas Debate: Judging Overview
Lincoln Douglas Debate: Sample Ballot
Lincoln-Douglas Introduction
Lincoln-Douglas: Assignments
Includes topics for each day of class, as well as assigned readings and homework assignments.
Lincoln-Douglas: Syllabus
Syllabus includes relavant course information as well as activity/assignment suggestions for instructors.