Warrior Invitational

2024 — Hattiesburg, MS/US

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A-Storytelling

Event Description:

STORYTELLING

• A single published story, anecdote, tale, myth, or legend must be retold without notes or props. A copy of the source should be present at the tournament for verification purposes.

• The student may not tell a story used previously by him/her/them in any debate tournament.

• The delivery should be spontaneous, not read. Memorization is not required.

• No book or script may be used during the presentation.

• The contestant may not add original material or change the story's original intent.

• The maximum time is five (5) minutes, but the story may be more brief without penalty. There is a 30-second grace period. Students who exceed the time limit by more than thirty seconds should not be given first place in the round.

• An introduction must be included within the five-minute time limit.

The 2024 Storytelling topic for the Warrior Invitational is NATIVE AMERICAN STORIES. All stories should celebrate and represent the culture of Native American tribes and communities.