From KSHSAA Manual:
https://www.kshsaa.org/Publications/debatespeechdrama.pdf
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Students will learn the make up and rules of informative 10 to decide whether they would like to participate in that competitive event.
Students can clearly identify the length of performance.
Students can identify whether it is a Friday event, Interp event, or Speech Event.
Students can compare and contrast example performances and identify which event was performed.
This means things like knowing prose has a black book to read from, DI does not and Oration has no visual aids, Informative 10 has visual aids, etc.
Students can develop a proposed approach to the topic within the competitive event.
Alright, here's a five-minute speech using peach ice cream as a metaphor, focusing on the idea of fleeting moments of sweetness in a complex world:
(Start with a warm, engaging tone)
"Friends, have you ever truly savored a scoop of peach ice cream? Not just the sugary sweetness, but the way it melts on your tongue, the fleeting burst of summer in the midst of… well, whatever else is happening. That's what I want to talk about today: peach ice cream, and what it teaches us about our world."
(Transition to the metaphor)
"Think about it. Peach ice cream is a delicate balance. It captures the essence of a perfectly ripe peach – that brief window of peak flavor – and transforms it into something even more ephemeral. It's a reminder that even the most beautiful, delicious moments are temporary. Just like the summer, just like a perfect day, just like… well, a lot of things in our lives. We chase these moments, these scoops of sweetness, amidst the complexities and challenges that surround us."
(Connect to global realities)
"Our world, as we all know, is hardly a bowl of peach ice cream. It’s filled with difficult conversations, global uncertainties, and daily struggles. We’re bombarded with news that can feel overwhelming, like a bitter aftertaste. We grapple with issues that seem far removed from the simple joy of a frozen treat. Yet, within this complexity, we still find those moments of sweetness, those 'peach ice cream' moments."
(Elaborate on the significance of these moments)
"These moments aren't about escapism. They're about resilience. They're about finding joy and beauty even when the world feels heavy. A child's laughter, a shared sunset, a moment of genuine connection – these are our peach ice cream experiences. They remind us of what's worth fighting for, what's worth preserving. They fuel us, they recharge us, they remind us that even in the midst of change and challenge, there is still sweetness to be found. It is the human condition to seek out joy, and to create it for others."
(Offer a call to action or reflection)
"So, what can we learn from a scoop of peach ice cream? Perhaps it’s to savor the present, to appreciate the fleeting moments of joy, and to create those moments for others. Perhaps it's to remember that even amidst the complexities of our world, there is still beauty, there is still sweetness. And perhaps, just perhaps, it’s a reminder that we all deserve a little peach ice cream now and then. Let us be grateful for the sweet moments, and let us be a source of sweetness for others."
(End with a warm, hopeful tone)
"Thank you."