Bentonville Junior High Fall Scrimmage
2019 — Bentonville, AR/US
7 Impromptu Speaking
Event Description:
Rules: (If a rule is broken, judge should lower the speaker one ranking.)
*Based on a selection of one of three written statements, phrases or objects, the speaker will prepare a speech that lasts for at least two minutes.
*Speaker is given a TOTAL of 7 minutes with a 30 second grace period to PREPARE and DELIVER their speech.
*Prep time begins once a student tells judge what topic they choose.
*Minute by minute time signals must be given to contestant.
*Judge calls contestant to choose a number associated with a group of 3 topics. Contestant chooses topic. That group of topics is now eliminated from being chosen by other contestants. Time begins. Contestant has 7 minutes (30 second grace) to prepare and deliver speech. When contestant is ready to speak, they go to front of room and begin their speech. TIME NEVER STOPS UNTIL CONTESTANT FINISHES SPEAKING!