NJSDL Online Speech Festival Series November
2026 — Online, NJ/US
Pro-Con Challenge (MS)
Event Description:
Time limit is 10 minutes with a 30 second grace period.
Students select a debate topic on which they will write apro and a con speech. Typically, the topic choices include the current NSDA topics in Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum.
Competitors will write a three- to five-minute pro speech and a three- to five minute con speech on that topic and present both sides within one 10-minute video submission. The video should contain no edits, pauses, and both speeches should be presented in one continuous take.
This event allows students to explore debate topics in a new and exciting way while showing off their writing, research, and delivery skills.
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Gary D YablonGeneral
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