^The Layton Luau

The Layton High School Speech and Debate Team would like to invite you to the fifth annual Layton Luau tournament

Saturday, January 28

Schedule:

Registration and Judges Meeting:    7:45

Round 1                                      8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

            Congress                               8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Round 2                                             10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

            Congress                               11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Round 3                                             12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

            Consolation                           2:00 PM

Congress Finals                    2:00 PM

Finals                                                  2:30 PM

We will be using the January topics for all debate events

Attire: Business Hawaiian

Awards: Extraordinary prizes to the top three students in each category

Dinner: provided for Coaches and judges

Concessions: for competitors – Kalua pork sandwiches, chips, drinks . . . $1

Judges:  Every school will need to bring one extremely qualified judge for every 4 students registered, Judges need to be willing to judge every round and any event.  Please plan to have judges for the afternoon final rounds.

Consolation round: There will be one round of consolation events. There will be 3 judges per section. (If necessary, we will allow student judges)

Students may double enter at their own risk. They may participate in the consolation round and the finals of the state events.

REGISTRATION DUE BY January 25

Consolation Events: (note new events, and changes to previous events!)

• Original Storytelling – Students will tell an original story, that they wrote. Stories will be 7-10 min. long. The delivery must be memorized, not read. Can be humorous or serious.
• Panel Discussion - Time: 40 min. round. Panel Discussion Topics: will be selected using issues of the day, derived from headline news. Event Procedure: Panel members do not make formal speeches, but remain seated and discuss the topic informally. Prepared notes or materials are not allowed, but notes may be taken during the discussion. Emphasis is on problem solving through group consensus. Panelists should be familiar with the topic and be prepared to discuss facts and opinions. They may discuss more than one topic if there is time. Topics are attached. Panel competitors may only bring a pen or pencil and blank paper to the round.

§  Impromptu Advertising - Time: 2 min prep, 2 – 4 minute presentation. Draw: items drawn/prepared in contest room.  Contestants will be given a list of three items, choose one, and may use 3 min. preparation time. The contestant may take notes during the preparation time, but may not refer to the notes during the presentation. The contestant will present an advertisement for the object they choose. It may be funny or serious, but will be judged on effectiveness. This event may be done as a team of two. Topics will include: business, object, and television show

§    Character Spar – Spontaneous Argumentation is a miniature form of debate in which the student competes against another student on a topic drawn the round. The purpose of spontaneous argumentation is to allow students the opportunity to form arguments and support a position on an assigned topic with a minimum amount of preparation, while taking time to clash with opposing arguments. Student may compete as a character of their choice. RULES:  Debaters will do rock paper scissors to determine affirmative or negative on a topic.  One topic will be given to the competitors by the judges.  The time will be as follows:

2 min prep

2 min Aff

2 min Neg

3 min CX

1 min Aff

1 min Neg

Each debater in the room will debate each of the others during the round, so they will debate 3 times in the round.

Topics will consist of a statement,  vs, and  current event.

§  Soapbox Sermon – Students will give a 5-7 min. sermon on a subject of their choice. Students stand on a make-believe or real box and "preach" about a real world issue (like an O.O., but with a LOT more characterization and pathos).

§  Programmed Oral Interp - POI is a program of oral interpretation of thematically-linked selections chosen from two or three genres: prose, poetry, drama (plays). At least two pieces of literature that represent at least two separate genres must be used. Unlike the other interpretation events, Program Oral Interpretation may use multiple sources for the program. All selections must be verbally identified by title and author. Competitors are encouraged to devote approximately equal times to each of the genres used in the program. The use of a manuscript during the performance is required. Common practices include the use of a binder or folder. Reading from a book or magazine is not permitted. The intact manuscript may be used by the contestant as a prop, so long as it remains in the contestant's control at all times. No costumes or props other than the manuscript are permitted. The contestant must address the script; however, introduction and transitional material may be memorized. The time limit is 10 minutes with a 30-second “grace period.”

REGISTRATION ON TABROOM Due: January 25

Panel topics:

What steps can be taken to unite a very divided America?

How can High School dances be improved?