CCISD Middle School Tournament
2022 — Moody High School - Corpus Chri, TX/US
Original/Modern Oratory
Event Description:
Original Oration (Modern Oratory)
Original Oratory is a speech written by the student with the intent to inform or persuade the audience on a topic of significance. Students deliver a self-written, ten-minute speech on a topic of their choosing. Original Oratory competitors craft an argument using evidence, logic, and emotional appeals. The speech is delivered from memory. Oratory gives students the unique opportunity to showcase their voice and passion for their topic. Topics range widely and students are welcome to choose from the current year’s UIL Modern Oratory topics.
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Should the government be responsible for the homeless?
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Are nations doing enough to curb the threat of climate changE?
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Is the United States prepared to combat cyberterrorism?
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Would stricter gun laws make Texas schools safer?
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Should the amount of time a child spends on screens be limited?