Red Rock Classic

2020 — NSDA Campus, UT/US

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Extemporaneous Speaking

Event Description:

Students have received their topics in the extemp prep room. They have had 30 minutes to prepare their speech on one of three questions given. The question should be addressed within their speech, but you may also ask for it before they begin. Because of staggered prep time, students will enter room and speak one at a time. First speaker should be ready in room approx. 30 minutes after the round has started.

Time limit: 7 minutes maximum with 30 seconds grace period

NSDA Criteria:

Argumentation and Analysis: Is the student directly answering the question? Does the student develop justifications for their ideas and establish the significance of their points? Have they established a clear understanding of the topic area?

Source Consideration: Does the speaker offer a variety of sources? Are the sources provided credible? Are appropriate citations used when citing a source?

Delivery: Is the student using voice, movement, and expression effectively? Is the speaker confident? Is there consistent eye contact? Is the volume appropriate?