"Speak Out! is a primer for beginning and intermediate students participating in class and contest debates. Designed to support the largest and fastest growing middle-school debate program in the world, it offers students clear, concise information on public speaking and debating. Combining the practical and theoretical, Speak Out! teaches students the basics of public speaking argumentation, and research, and helps them prepare for debate competitions and classroom debates. Exercises give students hands-on experience with important topics."--Jacket.