RVSDL Holiday Head to Head

2025 — Dardanelle, AR/US

• Invite
• Entries
• Judges
• Live Updates

Impromptu Speaking

Event Description:

Criteria:

Impromptu Speaking (ISP) is a public speaking event where students have seven minutes to select a topic, brainstorm their ideas, outline, and deliver a speech. The speech is given from memory and utilizes an introduction, body, and conclusion.

• Speech should be well researched and organized with evidence, logic, emotional appeals, and humor (where appropriate) to convey a message.
• The speech is to be delivered from memory. Scripts may not be used; use of scripts is against NSDA-event rules adopted by ACTAA per the Qualifying Document.
• Time limit, inclusive of introduction, is 7 minutes with a 30 second grace period (if the performer goes beyond the 30 second grace period, the performer may not be ranked first). There is no time minimum. The time begins as soon as the speaker selects between the two topics presented by the judge.
• Note: It is the expectation that performances are the artistic creation of the performer(s). If there is suspicion of plagiarism, please be prepared to cite the source that was copied and consult with the tournament director.