Limited Prep Topics

HIGH SCHOOL LIMITED PREP TOPICS High School Commentary Topics

• Oh Oh Oh Oh No! Has Ozempic Ended the Body Positivity Movement?
• Friendship Rebooted: How Are AI Companions Changing the Face of Friendship?
• The Psychology of Cozy: Why Does Autumn Feel So Comforting?

High School Impromptu Speaking Topics

Category: Oh, the Horror!

“No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality.”— Shirley Jackson,The Haunting of Hill House

"Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful."--Mary Shelley,Frankenstein

“Evil has only the power that we give it.” — Ray Bradbury, “Something Wicked This Way Comes”

High School Extemporaneous Speaking Topics

Are TV conglomerates in the US doing enough to protect free speech?

Is the U.S. losing influence in Latin America?

Are youth-led movements in South Asia a sign of democratic renewal or political instability?

IMPROV DUO TOPICS (middle school and high school)

Choose one of the following scenarios:

You are retired professional wrestlers who open a bakery.

You are a tech CEO (actor 1) trying to convince a billionaire (actor 2) to invest in the world’s worst product or app

You are a zombie (actor 1) babysitting an anxious 6-year-old (actor 2)

MIDDLE SCHOOL LIMITED PREP TOPICS Middle School

Commentary Topics:

Candy Overload: Should Halloween treats be healthier?

Autumn Vibes or Autumn Lies? Is the cozy fall aesthetic real or just a social media illusion?

From 6-7 to a Barbershop Haircut that Costs a Quarter: What is the appeal of meme slang?

Middle School Impromptu Topics: Please be sure to record your prep time.

Category: Hispanic Heritage Month

“There is so much fear and hate. We must negate it with active, courageous love.” – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

“You are not lucky to be here. The world needs your perspective. They are lucky to have you.” – Antonio Tijerino

“The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.” — Carlos Santana

Middle School Extemporaneous Speaking Topics

Should the U.S. government invest more in global health programs?

Is the international community doing enough to protect endangered species?

Is banning sugary drinks for SNAP recipients a good idea?