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Impromptu


On the speaker’s turn, he/she will select three topics from an envelope (or other such container), choosing one of them to perform. After the choice is made, the judge begins to time the event. The contestant has a total of 6 minutes to prepare and deliver his/her presentation. The time may be divided up as the contestant chooses. (Ex: 2 minutes prep, 4 minutes speaking). No outside materials, notes, props or costumes shall be used during presentation. A student has the option of using up to one 3”x5” index card of notes created during the preparation period. Impromptu topics may include proverbs, words, events, quotations or famous people.
Time: No minimum time, but the contestant must cover the subject adequately, 6 min. max., 30 second grace period

Ballot

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    • Childrens' Literature Reading
    • Declamation
    • Dramatic Performance
    • Duo Interp
    • Extemp
    • Group Discussion >
      • Group Practice Prompts
    • Impromptu
    • Informative Speaking
    • Multiple
    • Original Oratory
    • Play Reading
    • Poetry Reading
    • Program Oral Interp
    • Prose Reading
    • Radio Broadcasting
    • Big Questions Debate
    • Congressional Debate
    • Lincoln-Douglas Debate
    • Policy Debate
    • Public Forum Debate
  • Joining
    • How To Join
    • Invoice/Participation Agreement
  • Resources
    • For New Coaches
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    • Judge Materials
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    • Related Organizations
  • Hall of Fame
    • Hall of Fame Nominations
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    • Suggestion Box!
  • Tabroom.com
  • Tournament Sanctioning Form