Limited Prep Topics

United States Extemporaneous Speaking Topics -- High School & Middle School Divisions

As a reminder, students only need to prepare one speech if competing in US Extemp. Prep Time does not need to be recorded.

How will President Biden’s student loan forgiveness impact the Democratic Party heading into the 2022 midterm elections?

Should the United States invest in a national inter-city passenger high-speed rail system?

What grade does the United States government deserve for handling the Monkeypox virus outbreak?

What steps can municipal governments take to combat the effects of inflation?

Would adopting a single payer national healthcare system benefit the United States health industry?

International Extemporaneous Speaking Topics -- High School & Middle School Divisions

As a reminder, students only need to prepare one speech if competing in International Extemp. Prep Time does not need to be recorded.

How can NATO countries better protect Ukraine against Russia?

Should the North Atlantic Treaty Organization expand its mission to prevent the spread of global pandemics?

What steps can the international community take in order to combat Mexico’s increasing rates of drug violence?

What steps can the international community take to prevent devastating cyber attacks?

Which country will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050? 

Impromptu Speaking Topics -- High School & Middle School Divisions

As a reminder, students only need to prepare one speech if competing in Impromptu.  The prep time should be recorded.

"A little magic can take you a long way." -- Roald Dahl, in James and the Giant Peach

"Having power is not nearly as important as what you choose to do with it." -- Roald Dahl

"I understand what you're saying, and your comments are valuable, but I'm gonna ignore your advice."  -- Roald Dahl in Fantastic Mr. Fox

"Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world." -- Roald Dahl in Matilda

"But there was one other thing that the grown-ups also knew, and it was this: that however small the chance might be of striking lucky, the chance is there. The chance had to be there." -- Roald Dahl in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Improvisational Duo

As a reminder, students only need to prepare a skit on one prompt if competing in Improvisational Duo.

1. What's that smell?
2. Answer your phone!
3. I'm sorry, that was me.