KESDA Senior Junior State Tournament
2023
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Georgetown,
KY/US
Extemporaneous Speaking
Abbreviation
EXT
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$7.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
Junior and Senior Division
Extemporaneous Speaking requires the contestant to prepare a speech answering a question on a current event, either international or domestic. The student, upon drawing a question, has 30 minutes to prepare a speech before presenting it for competition.
To compose the speech, contestants may use research compiled in a file system or contained on a laptop. These files should not contain speeches that have been previously prepared.
The question should be carefully analyzed in a speech containing an introduction, body, and conclusion. “Sign posting” and transitions are important.
This should not be a speech based on the contestant’s opinions but one backed up by facts. Contestants must provide oral source documentation within the speech.
Students may speak from one note card.
No portion of the speech may be “canned” or prewritten.
Traditional public speaking skills apply here. Strong eye contact, natural gestures, good vocal variety and emphasis, and facial involvement are necessary tools.
JUNIOR DIVISION: Minimum speaking time is 3 minutes; maximum speaking time is 5 minutes.
SENIOR DIVISION: Minimum speaking time is 5 minutes; maximum speaking time is 7 minutes.
There is no penalty for slight overtime (1-5 seconds). A contestant who exceeds the time limit must be penalized by a minimum of 1 rank.
