Limited Prep Topics

Creative Storytelling

1. A tale of two candidates with a surprise twist
2. The challenges and triumphs of a family reunion
3. The turkey that escaped Thanksgiving dinner and what it did next
4. A student discovering a secret library with magical study aids

Improv Duo

1. Two Friends Camp Out for Black Friday Deals
2. Surprise Guest at Thanksgiving Dinner
3. Two leaves on a tree discuss their impending fall to the ground.

Impromptu Speaking

1. "After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations." – Oscar Wilde
2. "The ballot is stronger than the bullet." – Abraham Lincoln
3. "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." – Native American Proverb
4. "Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons." – Jim Bishop
5. "In war, there are no unwounded soldiers." – José Narosky

US Extemp (Topic: Economy)

1. What grade would you give Bidenomics?
2. Is Biden's student loan forgiveness plan enough to solve the student loan crisis?
3. How will Mike Johnson's role as Speaker of the House influence budget negotiation outcomes?

International Extemp (Topic: Global Hotspots)

1. Which international actor is best suited to mediate the conflict between Hamas and Israel?
2. How does the Israel-Hamas conflict affect Western support for Ukraine?
3. What implications would a strengthened alliance between North Korea and Russia have for global geopolitics?

Extemporaneous Commentary (Topic: Elections)

1. Voter ID Laws: Ensuring Fair Elections or Suppressing the Vote?
2. Social Media or Citizens United: What had a larger impact on elections?
3. The Underestimated Power of Local Elections: How City Council and Mayoral Races Shape Communities

Pro-Con Challenge

Students can do the 2023-2024 NFHS Policy Debate Topic, the 2023 November/December Public Forum Topic, the 2023 November/December Lincoln Douglas Topic, or NSDA November Congress Packet.