SPEECH
Welcome to Edina Speech!
Interested in the Edina Speech team?
Novice Interest Meeting will be on Monday at December 9th, Room W214 Edina HS! 6-8pm
Novice Placement Meeting: 10-11 December: novice placement into categories.
Students can come either day, between the times below. Each student will have 15 mins to try out different categories for placement.
10th: 5:00-8:30
11th: 6:00-8:30
SPEECH PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Speech Practice will start for novices after holiday break, varsity members should be in contact with their coaches.
All practices are in the W200 rooms generally on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Interp/PA Categories:
Amanda: Tuesday & Thursday (45 min sessions between 6-9pm). EX READING Thursdays: 6:00-6:45
Only need to sign up for one slot. Link to sign up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45AAAB2DA5FA7-speech3
Contact Info: amandasoc@gmail.com & Cell 612-807-4860 (PA & EXR)
Sam: Tuesdays & Thursdays - email: shemmeri12@gmail.com (Info)
Shelby: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-8pm. Contact Information for Shelby: Shelby.wilds@gmail.com (PA)
Becky: Monday 3:15-8:00 By Appointment, Tuesday 3:15-6:30 PM by appointment, 7:00-8:30 PM open practice
Extemp Speaking/Discussion:
Hayden & Mark Allseits - Extemp Speaking
Tues & Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. W200 wing.
Discussion with Sam Hoska:
Tue & Thursday 6-8 pm
Tournament Commitment Form: https://forms.gle/hddCua9mazj5rrJ98
Director of Forensics, Hayden Uihlein: hayden.uihlein@gmail.com
Assistant Director of Forensics, Amanda Soczynski: amandasoc@gmail.com or amanda.soczynski@edinaschools.org
Coach Assignments Novice & Returning
In Creative Expression, the speaker presents an original, creative piece. They are judged on writing as well as delivery.
In Discussion, students are given up to an hour to discuss in a small group, and come to a cooperative agreement or compromise on a given prompt.
In Duo Interpretation, a pair of speakers present a piece together. Body contact is not allowed and speakers are only allowed eye contact with each other during the introduction and transitions.
In Extemporaneous Reading, the speaker draws three "cuttings" (a portion of a story) from a selection of around twenty short stories or poems. The speaker chooses one of the three to read and is given thirty minutes to practice it, write an introduction, and memorize the introduction.
In Extemporaneous Speaking, the speaker draws three national or international current event questions, and is given thirty minutes to prepare a seven-minute speech on the drawn topic of their choice.
In Great Speeches, the speaker presents on a historically great speech, including an analysis and sections of the original speech.
In Humorous Interpretation, the speaker presents a humorous selection from a play, prose, or poem.
In Informative Speaking, the speaker presents an original, unbiased speech on the topic of their choice with the purpose to inform. They are also permitted to use posters or other visual aids to enhance their presentation. This the only category where visual aids or props are permitted.
In Original Oratory, the speaker presents an original speech with the purpose of persuading the audience.
In Serious Interpretation of Drama, the speaker presents a serious monologue, or selection from a play.
In Serious Interpretation of Poetry, the speaker presents a serious poem, selection of poems, or portion of a poem.
In Serious Interpretation of Prose, the speaker presents a serious selection from a novel or short story.
In Storytelling, the speaker draws three from a selection of fifteen folk tales, and presents their interpretation of it.
In Program Oral Interpretation, the speaker presents a speech that is a combination of at least two of the following categories: Poetry, Prose, and Drama.
Speech Registration!
Go to the yearly registration tab to register for the season