November
Declamation
Competitors perform a speech that had been previously given by another person. Speeches can be no longer than 7 minutes.
Competitors perform a speech that had been previously given by another person. Speeches can be no longer than 7 minutes.
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Extemporaneous Debate
Extemporaneous Debate is a one-on-one format. Debaters are either in favor of or against the resolution. Debaters present their positions on the topic and engage in cross-examination and rebuttals. Debates are approximately 20 minutes per round.
Resolved: On balance, standardized testing is beneficial to K-12 education in the United States.
Extemporaneous Debate is a one-on-one format. Debaters are either in favor of or against the resolution. Debaters present their positions on the topic and engage in cross-examination and rebuttals. Debates are approximately 20 minutes per round.
Resolved: On balance, standardized testing is beneficial to K-12 education in the United States.
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Impromptu
Competitors are given a topic and must give a speech based on that topic. Speaking and Prep time is split in 7 minutes.
Competitors are given a topic and must give a speech based on that topic. Speaking and Prep time is split in 7 minutes.
| competition_guide_-_impromptu.pdf |
Improvisational Acting
Competitors are given a topic and must give a perform integrating that topic. Speaking and prep time is split in 7 minutes.
Competitors are given a topic and must give a perform integrating that topic. Speaking and prep time is split in 7 minutes.
October
Declamation
Competitors perform a speech that had been previously given by another person. Speeches can be no longer than 7 minutes.
Competitors perform a speech that had been previously given by another person. Speeches can be no longer than 7 minutes.
| competition_guide_-_dec.pdf |
Extemporaneous Speaking
Competitors, after being given a question based on current affairs (international/domestic policy, economic policy, social issues), are given 30 minutes to prepare a 5 minute speech on the given question.
TOPIC: Election and Refugee Crisis
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING: Tutorial/Sample Round
Competitors, after being given a question based on current affairs (international/domestic policy, economic policy, social issues), are given 30 minutes to prepare a 5 minute speech on the given question.
TOPIC: Election and Refugee Crisis
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING: Tutorial/Sample Round
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Prose Reading
Competitors read an unmemorized cut of a piece of prose from a binder. Pieces can be no longer than 7 minutes.
PROSE/POETRY READING: Tutorial/Sample Round
Competitors read an unmemorized cut of a piece of prose from a binder. Pieces can be no longer than 7 minutes.
PROSE/POETRY READING: Tutorial/Sample Round
| competition_guide_-_prose.pdf |
Extemporaneous Debate
Extemporaneous Debate is a one-on-one format. Debaters are either in favor of or against the resolution and will be assigned. Debaters present their positions on the topic and engage in cross-examination and rebuttals. Debates are approximately 20 minutes per round.
Resolved: In response to the current crisis, a government should prioritize the humanitarian needs of refugees over its national interests.
Extemporaneous Debate is a one-on-one format. Debaters are either in favor of or against the resolution and will be assigned. Debaters present their positions on the topic and engage in cross-examination and rebuttals. Debates are approximately 20 minutes per round.
Resolved: In response to the current crisis, a government should prioritize the humanitarian needs of refugees over its national interests.
| competition_guide_-_extemp_debate.pdf |
Structure for Extemp Debate Round
Competition Guide with the October Events
Declamation - pgs. 2-4
Extemporaneous Speaking - pgs. 17-20
Prose Reading - pgs. 38-42
Extemporaneous Debate - pgs. 48-51
Declamation - pgs. 2-4
Extemporaneous Speaking - pgs. 17-20
Prose Reading - pgs. 38-42
Extemporaneous Debate - pgs. 48-51