Creating lesson plans, navigating multiple events, and figuring out how to best prepare your students for competition can feel overwhelming. We are first and foremost and educational activity and prioritize the educational learning of students.

NSDA has some of the best, most comprehensive classroom resources in their resource package. ACTAA also houses curriculum materials for Professional Communications, Debate, and Oral Interpretation. Many coaches in our activity also believe that stone sharpens stone and are willing to share their lesson plans and instruction materials with others. Below, you will find links to take you to NSDA, ACTAA, and a Google Folder where you can view various materials submitted by other ACTAA coaches. There is also a link to submit resources that you would like to share with the community!

Speech & Debate Resources

Utilize the resources provided to teach argumentation, critical thinking, questioning strategy, flowing, refutation, resolution analysis and more.  

Debate Teaching Resources

COMMUNICATION RESOURCES

Public speaking is one of the most sought-after skills of high-wage employers. These materials provided can help your students maximize their vocal abilities, organize ideas, collaborate in groups and craft speeches for a specific audience.  

Communication Teaching Resources

Theatre ARts Resources

The theatre arts provide opportunities of creativity and expression not accessible in other areas of study. The resources provided here will benefit teachers of acting, stagecraft, theatre dance and more. 

Theatre Teaching Resources