Events

Original Oratory 

(delivering an original speech written by the student)

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Impromptu Speaking 

(delivering a speech the student creates from a prompt on the spot) 

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Oral Interpretation of Literature 

(delivering a dramatic “voice acting” of a written work)

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Duet Acting 

(acting out a scene with no props or costume)

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Impromptu Duet Acting 

(students are given a prompt and have 3 minutes to create a 3 to 5 minute scene)

Debate 

(two-member teams square off in both prepared and impromptu formal debates)