Speech and Debate Events 101 - Interpretations, Oratory, and Speaking Competitions

Welcome to Speech &Debate Mrs. O Hara 2016-2017

Events 101 Prose Interpretation 10-minute limit/30 second grace period Cut from a published prose/Fiction, non-fiction, monologues Allowed to have a manuscript/Moderate movement Student written introduction/No props or costumes Poetry Interpretation 10-minute limit/30 second grace period Cut from published poetry/One or more poems can be used Allowed to have a manuscript/Moderate movement Student written introduction/No props or costumes

Events 101 Cont. Dramatic Interpretation 10-minute limit/30 second grace period Cut from a published work/Student written introduction Serious in tone/Memorized No props or costumes/Moderate movement Humorous Interpretation 10-minute limit/30 second grace period Cut from a published work/Student written introduction Comedic in tone/Memorized Extemporaneous Speaking 7-minute limit/30 second grace period Topic is provided at tournament/Choose from 3 30 minutes to prepare your speech/Argue your stance Topics tend to be political/Files of articles are needed

Events 101 Cont. Expository Speaking 5-minute limit/30 second grace period Your original writing and thoughts/No visual/audio aids are allowed Memorized/Minimal movement Original Oratory 10-minute limit/30 second grace period Your original writing and thoughts/Only 150 words of quotation Memorized/Minimal movement Declamation 10-minute limit/30 second grace period Speech previously given/Match tone of original speaker Introduction written by student/Memorized

Events 101 Cont. Impromptu Speaking 7-minute limit/30 second grace period Topics is provided at tournament/Choose from3 You must prepare and speak in 7 minutes Duo Interpretation 10-minute limit/30 second grace period Two competitors/Eye and physical contact is prohibited Cut from a published work/Student written introduction Story Telling 5-minute limit/30 second grace period Theme is provided/Prepared prior to tournament Unlimited movement/Chair provided as only prop Retelling and introducing a story/Memorized

Events 101 Cont. Program Oral Interpretation 10-minute limit/30 second grace period Cut from a published prose, poetry, or drama (plays) Must use at least 2 pieces from 2 separate genres Primary Focus: development of the theme or argument through the use of narrative, story, language, and/or characterization. Allowed to have a manuscript/Moderate movement Student written introduction/No props or costumes *This is a new event being piloted for 2016-17

Events 101 Cont. Informative 10-minute limit/30 second grace period Your original writing and thoughts/Only 150 words of quotation Purpose: For the audience to gain understanding and/or knowledge of a topic. Subject: Provide info or perspectives on worthwhile topics Non-factual or personal references must be so identified Memorized/Minimal movement Use of audio/visual aids is ALLOWED *This is a new event being piloted for 2016-17

Debate 101 Congressional Debate 5 total seats per school/Can not participate in other IE s Bill book will be compiled at the start of the season Dockets will be preset/Debaters will determine order to argue docket Students may have technology but cannot access the internet Lincoln-Douglas Debate Standard 6-3-7-3-4-6-3 format/One competitor Students may have technology but cannot access the internet Public Forum Debate Standard 4-4-3-4-4-3-2-2-3-2-2 format/Team of two Students may have technology but cannot access the internet Policy Debate Standard 8-3-8-3-83-83-5-5-5-5 format/Team of two Students may have technology but cannot access the internet

Basics Prepared/Memorized Pieces Step 1: Find a piece and cut it to the right time Step 2: Work on Character voices and stances Step 3: Write a 10-30 second introduction Step 4: Practice all pieces once daily Original Writing Step 1: Pick a topic: Current Event, Problems facing the world, Eulogize a person, Discuss an acceptable cause Step 2: Write an informative paper providing points and solutions\ NOTE: This is not a persuasive piece! Facts, solutions, and opinions only Extemporaneous Speaking Collect magazine and articles on current events and political news Keep up to date on news

Tournament Etiquette During Rounds Unless you are Cross Entered, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR ROUND Be a good audience member During Down Time Do not wander outside of the competition areas Keep the GHS area of the student lounge CLEAN During Awards For all awards other than 1stand sweepstakes we follow the 1 clap rule All 1stplace and sweepstakes winners get a standing ovation

Ethics Speech and Debate has a strict code of Ethics, if you have an Ethics violation, I will disqualify you from the tournament and a discussion will be had if you will remain on my team. OO, Expos, POI, Poetry, Prose, Declamation, Duo, HI, DI All require a Decency Clause signed by your coach and parent(s) DO NOT: Steal another teams /persons cut piece, intro, or blocking Change your piece from the cut you have had approved Act inappropriately during the tournament Try to sell, buy, or steal another teams debate flow or case