Extemp Topics

IX Extemp Topics

1. Would a Harris administration rekindle the Iranian nuclear deal?
2. Is the decline of American influence on the world stage a bad thing?
3. Will the U.S. be caught up in Israel’s wars with its neighbors?

US Extemp Topics

1. Following a federal indictment, should New York City Mayor Eric Adams step down?
2. Based on the October 1st vice presidential debate, which political party chose the better vice presidential candidate?
3. What would a Trump administration mean for the future of American journalism?

We follow the NSDA Extemp guidelines:

1. Preparation: The speaker has 30 minutes in which to choose a topic and prepare a speech without using notes prepared before the 30 minute preparation period. We ask students to record their speech, not their prep time.

2. Notes: No notes shall be used during presentation.

3. Time: The maximum time limit is 7 minutes with a 30-second “grace period,” which includes both preparation and speaking. Should a student go beyond the grace period, the student may not be ranked 1st. There is no other prescribed penalty for going over the grace period. No minimum time is mandated.