Trojan Way March MS Tournament

2025 — NSDA Campus, IA/US

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Mixed Speeches

Event Description:

Rules from the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) for Middle School Original Oratory

Original Oratory is a 10-minute event with a 30-second “grace period.” Should a student go beyond the grace period, the student may not be ranked 1st. There is no other prescribed penalty for going over the grace period. No minimum time is mandated.

Students deliver a self-written, ten-minute speech on a topic of their choosing. Limited in their ability to quote words directly, Original Oratory (OO) competitors craft an argument using evidence, logic, and emotional appeals. Topics range widely and may be informative or persuasive. The speech is delivered from memory.No props or costumes may be used.

Rules from the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) for Middle School Informative Speaking

Students deliver a self-written, 10-minute speech on a topic of their choosing. Limited in their ability to quote words directly, Informative Speaking competitors craft a speech using evidence, logic, and optional visual aids. All topics must be informative in nature; the goal is to educate, not to advocate. The speech is delivered from memory.