D3 District Speech
2024 — Boise, ID/US
Panel Discussion
Abbreviation
A-PNL
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$0.00
Entry Limit Per School
6
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
2024 Panel Topics
- Should Idaho public schools adopt a four day school week?
- What can be done to increase teacher retention in Idaho?
- What can American youth do to address the current political divisiveness in the United States?
- Does society have an obligation to take care of their homeless?
- What can be done about the Male Loneliness Epidemic?
----- Rules ----
40-minute round with no time penalties
- Event Procedure: Panel members do not make formal speeches but remain seated and discuss the topic informally. Notes may be taken during the discussion. Emphasis is on problem solving through working towards group consensus. Panelists should be familiar with the topic and be prepared to discuss facts and opinions. Contestants may bring a pen or pencil and research limited to one page, one sided (8.5 x 11) to the round.
- Time: This event has a 40-minute maximum. Time signals are provided. Students may time themselves for reference, but the judge is the official timekeeper of the round.