National Speech and Debate Tournament

2021 — Online, US

Prepared Prompt Speaking

Abbreviation IMP
Format Speech (Supplemental)
Entry Fee $25.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

  • In Prepared Prompt Speaking, students will be given a list of topics prior to the tournament. They will select one prompt from the official list, prepare a speech, and submit it through the recording process. Prepared Prompt speeches should be no more than 5 minutes 30 seconds in length. Topic choices will be listed at www.speechanddebate.org/topics on May 1.
  • Supplemental speech events will be asynchronous with no live performances, judging, or student attendance. Students will submit one video that is judged throughout the tournament. There are no entry limits; students may be entered in as many supplemental speech events as they choose, and students may enter in both supplemental speech and Extemp Debate. View more info about supplemental speech procedures, including recording instructions, in the National Tournament Procedures and National Tournament Manual.