Speech 

Extemporaneous Speaking – National, International, Combined

• National or International Current Events

• Current events files- copies of original sources, no notes

• Questions – Draw 3 questions and choose 1

• 30-minute prep period in the Prep Room

• Delivered extemporaneously

• Some tournaments announce topic areas

Original Oratory

• Student-written and memorized

• Can be about anything- original and universal

• A persuasive speech

• 150 quoted words maximum

Informative Speaking

• Student-written and memorized

• Can be about anything- original, informative, unique

•  150 quoted words maximum

•  Visual aids allowed

Humor, Drama

• Printed, published literature- Consider the author’s Intent

• Usually memorized, scripts are allowed in CHSAA, but not generally used. No scripts are allowed in NSDA.

• Interp v. Acting

• Characterization, blocking

• Introduction must include the title and author

• No costumes, props, lighting, etc.

Poetry

• Printed, published literature- Consider the author’s Intent

• Usually memorized, scripts are allowed in CHSAA, but not generally used.

•  CHSAA event, not a main NSDA event

•  Interp v. Acting

• Characterization, blocking, rhythm, meter, etc

• Introduction must include the title and author

•  No costumes, props, lighting, etc.

Duo Interpretation of Literature

• Partner event- two people

• Printed, published literature- Consider the author’s Intent

• Usually memorized, scripts are allowed in CHSAA, but not generally used. No scripts are allowed in NSDA.

• Interp v. Acting

• Characterization, blocking

• Introduction must include the title and author

• No costumes, props, lighting, etc.- Often wear matching/complementary clothes

• No touching – no direct eye contact

POI - Program Oral Interpretation

• Printed, published literature- Consider the author’s Intent

• Must include at least 2 genres of literature- Drama (Plays), Poetry, Prose

• Usually memorized, scripts are required in CHSAA and NSDA.

• Interp v. Acting

• Characterization, blocking

• Introduction must include the title and author

• No costumes, props, lighting, etc.

• Binder required- May use a binder in creative ways as a prop, but must maintain control of the binder at all times

Creative Storytelling

• Different than interpretation of literature events- students create a story rather than using literature

• Similar to the interpretation of literature events- involves a story, characters, voices, and narrator

• Draw 3 story outlines from an envelope and pick one

• Students have 15 minutes to prepare their story. They can jot things down on scratch paper, but cannot use notes to deliver their performance.

• 3-5 minute performance with a 30-second grace period- different time limits than other interp events- students must speak for a minimum of 3 minutes

• Students may use one chair during their performance. 

• No costumes, props, lighting, etc.

• Characterization, blocking