Viking Raider Extravaganza PuyallupThomas Jefferson Speech and

2027 — NSDA Campus, WA/US

• Invite
• Entries
• Judges
• Live Updates
• Register

Open Extemporaneous

Event Description:

EXTEMPORANEOUS: Thirty minutes before speaking time, each speaker will select a topic from a choice of
four - two domestic and 2 international —distributed on a Google Doc 30 minutes before speaking. Questions will be based on current
events. The speaker will be expected to organize and analyze material relevant to the subject area and answer
the chosen question. Time: seven minutes (7) maximum, with thirty seconds (30) grace.

We are all influenced by implicit bias, or the stereotypes that unconsciously affect our decisions. When judging, our implicit biases negatively impact students who are traditionally marginalized and disenfranchised. Before writing comments or making a decision, please take a moment to reflect on any biases that may impact your decision making process.

Please remember that the video quality of a student’s performance or speech may be impacted by lighting, internet, access to equipment, and other family members’ presence in the home. To ensure a more equitable experience for our participants, please be sure your decision-making process and comments are related only to the content and quality of the presentation or speech itself.