Picket Fence Middle School Tournament
2018 — Dublin, CA/US
Persuasive Speaking 6-8
Abbreviation
VPS
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$20.00
(Plus $20/student)
Entry Limit Per School
3
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Persuasive Speaking
Students must pre-write and memorize a speech intent on alerting the audience to a threatening situation, or strengthen devotion to a cause, or eulogize a person. Humor and satire are allowed. Contestants may choose to offer solutions, but is not required. Students should not use props, and notes should be used sparingly (only in the grade 1-3 division). The speech should be 4-6 minutes long.
Suggested Topics
Is laziness a good thing?
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Unhealthy junk foods should be heavily taxed
Is selfishness a good thing?