Guidebook
Instruction, strategy, models, examples, and the thinking behind the event.
SAUTI SPEECH & DEBATE · GRADES 6–12The
The
Perfecting
Series
Mastering the Art of Speech and Debate
Every event has a craft. The Perfecting Series gives students and developing coaches the language, strategy, practice, and tournament-ready tools to understand it.
Explore the series ↓Part of Sauti Student Voice & Leadership
THE INTERPRETATION COLLECTIONSTRATEGYSTRUCTUREPERFORMANCEREFLECTIONVOICE
Do more than compete.
Understand the event.
Each volume breaks the event into teachable decisions: what the competitor is building, why each choice matters, and how those choices work together in performance. It is a learning system for students, coaches, and teams—not simply a collection of tips.
THE THREE-PART SYSTEMLearn it. Build it.
Learn it. Build it.
Carry it with you.
Student Workbook
Practice, planning, drills, reflection, and space to build the work.
Pocket Reference
Tournament-ready terminology, checklists, reminders, and quick-reference tools.
FIRST RELEASE · PROGRAM ORAL INTERPRETATIONPerfecting
Perfecting
the Point
What is the argument—and why?
Perfecting the Point guides competitors through building an argument, selecting literature, creating a cohesive cut, understanding transitions, and performing a Program Oral Interpretation with purpose.
- Guidebook · $16.99
- Student Workbook
- Pocket Reference
PHASE ONE · INTERPRETATIONThe first family
The first family
of the series.
POIFIRST RELEASE
Perfecting the Point
Program Oral Interpretation
Build the argument. Select the literature. Cut a cohesive script. Perform with purpose.
DICOMING SOON
Perfecting the Character
Dramatic Interpretation
Develop character, emotional truth, structure, and a performance with intention.
HICOMING SOON
Perfecting the Punchline
Humorous Interpretation
Understand comedic structure, character choices, timing, contrast, and control.
DUOCOMING SOON
Perfecting the Partnership
Duo Interpretation
Build connection, stage pictures, shared rhythm, and a unified performance world.
NEXT PHASES
Platform speaking · Debate and coaching · Specialty events
BUILT FOR THE SPEECH COMMUNITYOne system.
One system.
Three ways to use it.
Students
Understand the event, make stronger choices, and practice with purpose between coaching sessions.
Developing Coaches
Gain a clear framework, shared vocabulary, and structured tools for guiding competitors.
Teams & Schools
Build consistent instruction through team sets, workshops, curriculum support, and licensing.
THE PERFECTING SERIESBring stronger craft