East Ascension High School Speech and Debate Spartan Classic
2017 — Gonzales, LA/US
Junior Extemporaneous Speaking
Abbreviation
JREXT
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$6.00
Overall Entry Limit
50
Entry
Teams of between 1
and 50 competitors
Event Description:
Extemporaneous Speaking - Students are presented with a choice of three questions related to current events in the United States and, in 30 minutes, prepare a seven-minute speech answering the selected question. Students may consult articles and evidence they gather prior to the contest, but may not use the Internet during preparation. Topics range from political matters to economic concerns to U.S. foreign policy. The speech is delivered from memory.