![]() ![]() ![]() As a Debater, you will deliver speeches for and against a topic in a group setting.Ĭonsider competing in a Supplemental Event. legislative process in the Senate and the House. Congressional Debate: You will work in teams to generate a series or bills and resolutions for debate as part of a simulation of the U.S.You will present your position, engage in rebuttal, and do “crossfire”, similar to cross-examination. Public Forum Debate: You will compete in a team of two and debate a topic based on a current event.You can cross examine the other team and your performance will be judged by a panel. You will discuss a policy question and show off your research, analytical, and delivery skills. Policy Debate: You will work with another participant in a two-on-two debate.The debate will run about 45 minutes long. You can consult evidence or research you gathered prior to the debate but you cannot use the Internet during the debate. ![]() Lincoln-Douglas Debate: You will debate one-on-one on a topic provided by the NSDA.Your speech should be supported by evidence, logic, and emotional elements. Original Oratory: You will give a 10 minute speech on the topic of your choice from memory.You must give the speech from memory and you can take a serious or light hearted tone. Impromptu: You will have seven minutes total to choose a topic, brainstorm an idea, outline your speech, and deliver the speech.You can portray one or multiple characters but cannot use props or costumes. You will need to show off your comedic skills as well as your ability to do script analysis, comedic delivery and timing, and character development. Humorous Interpretation: You will use a play, short story, or other published work to perform a selection of the piece for up to 10 minutes.You can use articles and other print evidence but you cannot use the internet and must perform the speech from memory. You then have 30 minutes to prepare a seven minute speech that answers the selected question. Extemporaneous Speaking: You are given three questions to choose from that relate to current events.You may use a topic like a specific organization, a specific product, a process, or a concept. Expository Speaking: You will introduce a topic and perform an informative speech about your selected topic within five minutes.Your duo will need to convey emotion and set the scene by interacting with each other, using no props or costumes. Duo Interpretation: You and one other competitor will perform a published play or story within 10 minutes.You will need to convey emotion using a dramatic text with no props or costumes. Dramatic Interpretation: You will use a play, short story, or another published work and perform a selection for up to 10 minutes.You need to present an oration that delivers the message of the speech in an original and engaging way. Declamation: You will select a speech written by a writer or thinker and perform an excerpt of the speech for up to 10 minutes.The categories and topics the Main Events are: Each category is broken into topics for competition. The NSDA tournament for middle school students and high school students are broken into two categories: Main Events and Supplemental Events. ![]()
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