Texas Middle School State Tournament

2023 — Houston, TX/US

Impromptu Speaking

Abbreviation IMP
Format Speech
Entry Fee $20.00
Overall Entry Limit 72
Entry Limit Per School 8
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

After selecting one topic or quotation from a group of three, students will prepare an impromptu speech. Contestants will be judged on their organization, quality of speech, fluency, movement in the speaking area, etc. Note cards may not be used.

Teams will have a total of 7 minutes to prepare and perform with 30 seconds grace. This time can be divided as the students see fit.

Impromptu Speaking Topic Areas (Quotations from or about These Areas)

Preliminary Round 1: Women's Rights

Preliminary Round 2: Science Fiction/Fantasy Books, Movies, and Television Shows

Quarterfinals: Nature/Animals

Semifinals: Justice

Final: Humor/Comedians

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Location
Alief Elsik High School
Contacts
Christopher Arnold Linda Yvette Esquivel Franz Fredric Hill Heather Wellinghurst Huffman Tim Martindell George Tennison
General Info
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Circuits
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Apr 28 to Apr 29 2023
Registration Opens Mon Mar 6 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes Fri Apr 14 at 6:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Apr 14 at 6:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Apr 26 at 1:00 PM
Drop online until Fri Apr 14 at 6:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Apr 14 at 6:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.