Equality in Forensics TOC Morning Hour Scrimmage
2026 — Online, US
Morning Hour
Event Description:
This scrimmage is ASYNCHRONOUS and open to all competitors.
Contestants must prepare one “Morning Hour” speech. The “Morning Hour” is inspired by time in the U.S. House of Representatives, and our contestants will give one compelling speech discussing issues pertinent to their state/region, ideology, etc.
Considerations for judging:
The speech is a soapbox and may indicate the imperative need to solve a problem, may or may not indicate a solution, may attempt to change attitudes on an issue, or may simply raise awareness.
Legislators may acknowledge correlative points made by peers, but the focal point for the speech is not necessarily direct clash/debate with other speakers.
Students may employ more rhetorical strategies, stylistic devices, or even creative risks in these speeches that may slightly deviate, surpass, and vary from the traditional decorum/style of congressional debate speeches.
This should not simply be a “recycled” speech on past debate on legislation. Be innovative!