Seattle Academy District 2 Runoff
2026 — Seattle, WA/US
Editorial Commentary
Abbreviation
EDCOM
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$10.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
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Editorial Commentary:
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1. Individuals will present a scripted speech that is intended to be an analysis of a news event rather than a running synopsis of the news.
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2. Original commentary should enhance the overall effect of the news event and analysis.
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3. Speakers will read the manuscript from a seated position.
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4. The script should be timed to end between 1:45 and 2:00 minutes. Any speaker ending before 1:45 or after 2:00 minutes shall be ranked one score lower.
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5. Time signals SHOULD NOT be given to the competitors; however, the competitors may time themselves.
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