Singletary High School Invitational Tournament
2020 — McMinnville, OR/US
Senior Extemporaneous Speaking
Abbreviation
Sxtemp
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$8.00
Entry Limit Per School
8
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Contestants will select one of three topics on current events issues and have 30 minutes preparation time to craft a speech. Students can use research materials during the preparation time, but they should not receive any aid from any other person. Time limit is seven minutes with a 30 second grace period. The judge or timekeeper should use cards or hand signals showing the time left in the speech (6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ½, 0). Speakers should cite several pieces of evidence on their topic. No notes may be used during the delivery, and no promptings are allowed.