Students will become proficient in the area of public speaking. Learners will discuss topics and research monthly issues for a school audience to attend. We will use the library once a month after school for an hour to debate issues, our first debate will be in December 2011 and the topic will be " Does Detention serve a purpose" all debate topics will be chosen in a learner driven democratic way, following content standards set by the state, so students can have fun and learn at the same time