Isidore Newman School Invitational

2019 — New Orleans, LA/US

Extemp, Impromptu, and World Schools Topics

World Schools Debate:

The prepared motions will be during Rounds 2 and 3 as well as Quarters (if necessary) and Finals. Teams will debate BOTH sides of the motion in Rounds 2 and 3.

The topic for Rounds 2 and 3 will be posted below when available: This House prefers a parliamentary system of government over a presidential system of government.

The topic for Finals will be posted below when available: This House would prioritize climate-change adaptation strategies over an attempt to decrease the global carbon footprint.

Extemporaneous Speaking:

The Extemp topic areas will be posted below when available.

Round 1- Health and Education

Round 2- US Foreign Policy

Round 3- Europe, Asia, and the Americas

Round 4- American Politics

Semis- Africa and the Middle East

Finals- Economics


Impromptu Topic Areas:

Round 1 - Proverbs

Round 2 - Musical artists of the 2010s

Round 3 - Super heroes

Round 4 - Movie quotations

Semis - Dance crazes

Finals - Bumper stickers