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Speech & Debate Judging

Events

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Competitive Events (Codes)

Speech

  • IMP (Impromptu Speaking)
  • EXT (Extemporaneous Speaking)
  • INF (Informative Speaking)
  • ORA (Oratory, Persuasive Speaking)
  • ADS (After-Dinner Speaking)
  • RAD (Radio Commentary)
  • POE (Poetry Reading)
  • PRO (Prose Reading)
  • DI (Dramatic Interpretation)
  • HI (Humorous Interpretation)
  • POI (Program Oral Interpretation)
  • LIELL (Literary Interpretation for English Language Learners)

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Debate

  • LD (Lincoln-Douglas Debate)
  • PARLI (Parliamentary Debate)
  • PF (Public Forum)
  • CX (Policy Debate)
  • BQ (Big Questions Debate)
  • SPAR (Spontaneous Argumentation)

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  • CONG (Student Congress)

�NOTE: A new judge is unlikely to receive this ballot.

Student Congress

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Common Events:�IMPROMPTU

  • Grab the topics in advance.
  • Students wait outside until their turn.
  • Verify the student’s code and speaker � number before handing over topics.
  • Unprepared; 6 minutes (30 sec grace)
  • Students identify their chosen topic.
  • Give time signals.
  • Was the speech engaging? � Organized? Expressed well?

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Common Events:�EXTEMPORANEOUS

  • No need to grab topics. Students will have prepped in advance.
  • Students wait outside the room until � their turn.
  • Verify a student’s code and speaker � number.
  • 7 minutes max (30 sec grace)
  • Give time signals.
  • Did the student speak and elaborate on the topic? Cite research? Stay organized? Engage your interest?

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Common Events:�PARLIAMENTARY�DEBATE

  • Grab the topics in advance. Students � have not prepped prior to the round.
  • STRIKE (topic selection): Verify team and speaker order. Proposition (Affirmative) receives topics first, Opposition (Negative) second.
  • PREP: 15 Minutes; Internet allowed
  • ROUND SPEECHES: 7-8-8-8-4-5
  • Limited prep time means Parli debate is more about logical and organized argumentation than hard evidence.

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Other Events:�PREPARED DEBATE (LD, PF, CX, BQ)

  • See specific speech times for each debate event.
  • Evidence cards should be read and cited clearly, incl. source and date.
  • Evidence should connect to an overall argument. Who convinced you?

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Common Events:�RADIO COMMENTARY

  • Students have prepared a speech in advance.
  • Strict 5-minute time limit: � 15 seconds of grace on each side (4:45-5:15)
  • Position yourself to listen only.
  • How organized, researched, and fluent was the speech?

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Common Events:�PREPARED SPEECHES

  • Students are allowed to watch each other.
  • Evaluate how students use their voice, body, and the space around them.
  • Scripted events (DI, HI, Poetry, Prose, POI, LIELL) cite the title(s) and author(s). Original speeches (Info, Oratory, Radio, ADS) cite research.
  • Informative speeches have a visual aid.
  • How engaged were you in the speech?