Georgia Speech Series 4 Asynchronous
2023 — Online, GA/US
Prepared Commentary
Event Description:
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Prepared Commentary
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Purpose: Prepared Commentary is defined as an individual event where students prepare a short speech responding to topics related to societal, political, historic or popular culture.
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Topics: Topics will be thematic in nature and center around a theme posted on the front page of this tabroom page.
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Not more than 150 words of the speech may be direct quotation and such quotations must be identified orally and in manuscript of the speech in the event of a protest.
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Students will prepare a speech by consulting published books, magazines, newspapers, journals, or sources found on the internet. The internet may be used for preparation. There is no time limit on preparation.
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Length: The time limit is five (5) minutes with a thirty (30) second grace period. Should a student go beyond the grace period, the student may not be ranked 1st.
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Performance Documents/Aids: Although limited notes are permitted, speeches should be delivered from memory. The student must deliver the speech seated behind a table or desk.