Claremont Wolfcub Middle School Tournament

2018 — Claremont, CA/US

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Extemporaneous

Event Description:

In Extemporaneous Speaking, students are presented with a choice of three questions related to current events and, in 30 minutes, prepare a seven-minute speech answering the selected question. Students may consult articles and evidence they gather prior to the contest, but may not use the Internet during preparation. Topics range from political matters to economic concerns to foreign policy to international crisis. Students are given questions that range from domestic issues within the United States to international issues. The speech is delivered from memory.

Students will come to the room one at a time, as their prep time finishes.  Please start the round as soon as the first student arrives.  Because these speeches are spontaneous, time signals MUST be given.  Non-verbal time signals should begin with 5 minutes remaining (open hand palm towards speaker), 4 minutes remaining (4 fingers up), 3, 2, 1, 30 seconds (hand in the shape of a "C"), and count down the last 10 seconds.  Don't worry if you miss one; just get most.