The study guide is the most essential tool for competing in the Academic Decathlon. This document sets forth the basic curriculum for the coming year with topic outlines in each of the six standard subject areas. The general rules for the other three events - speech, interview and essay are included, as well as the eligibility guidelines for participation.
The Study Guide is released on May 1 each year and may be ordered from the USAD office. By submitting your order early (in February or March) you will receive your order in May and be able to distribute them to team members before school is out. Go to www.usad.org for information regarding the study guide. Everything you need to know about the Essay and the Speech and Interview is included in this manual.
Subject Area Resource Guides in Language and Literature, Music, Science, and Super Quiz are recommended. The Super Quiz Guide will be a compendium of articles and excerpts written by multiple authors. A single content-area expert will write each the other guides. ALL of the Super Quiz Test items—both oral and written—will be based on the information presented in the Super Quiz Resource Guide.
This booklet is a compendium of reproductions of the nineteen artworks in this year’s art outline. No text beyond the title, artist, date, etc. will accompany these reprints. Individual artist research will be necessary.
Covers the music performed by the artists to be studied.
Gives students an overview of the types of questions they can expect on the competition tests.
Materials not included in the basic curriculum package
This year, the novel is “Anthony and Cleopatra” and “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare.
· Other Materials Available Through USAD
The USAD 2005-2006 Study Guide contains a section on "Essential Information for Coaches" that lists various resources available for studying the topics for this year's competition.