Extemp Topics

Edmonds-Woodway Warrior ASYNC Invitational

Extemp Topics

Students should choose 1 of the topics listed.

Students will use 30 minutes to prepare their speech. Internet Prep is allowed. The speaker should announce the topic
choice as part of the introduction.

In giving his/her speech, the speaker may not use any notes

The time limit for this event is SEVEN (7) MINUTES. If the speaker goes over a 30 second grace period the contestant may not be awarded first place in the round. No minimum time limit.

- What should American schools do to combat grade inflation?

- Is Venezuela’s President Maduro bluffing on Guyana?

- How can citizens of Belarus best oppose their autocratic government?

- Should the U.S. support efforts to break the siege of Timbuktu?

- Is Ukraine’s war effort doomed with the loss of American focus?

- What must the U.S. do to reduce the threat of antisemitic domestic terrorism?

- Should India withdraw support from Myanmar’s government?

- Is Ron DeSantis still relevant amid falling poll numbers?

- Should Alaska Airlines be allowed to merge with Hawaiian Airlines?

- When is the “Breaking point” for U.S. support of Israel?

- Is the Supreme Court on track to improve it’s legitimacy?