Dallastown Wildcat Invitational
2014 — PA/US
Spontaneous Argumentation [SUPPLEMENTAL]
Event Description:
Our supplemental events are always a highlight of the Wildcat Invitational for competitors, coaches, and audience members alike. In addition to being a whole lot of fun, these events provide a valuable opportunity for students to gain experience practicing fundamental forensics skills early in the season--without requiring any preparation prior to the tournament.
Each competitor may enter one of the supplemental events: either Impromptu Speaking or Spontaneous Argumentation. Following the last preliminary round of the regular events, while scores are being tabulated, a single round of the supplemental events will be held. Supplemental events will not be separated into varsity and novice divisions, and there will be no final rounds in these events.
Spontaneous Argumentation is quick impromptu debate event. The first contestant in a group gives an impromptu one-minute constructive speech in affirmation of a narrow topic, after which the successive students give one-minute alternating negative and affirmative rebuttals. The first competitor receives one minute of prep time; later contestants must respond immediately without preparation time. Students are ranked individually.
Supplemental events DO NOT contribute to a school's judging quota.