Impromptu
Impromptu is a (prepared/unprepared) event.
Unprepared
OO is a (prepared/unprepared) event
Public Forum is a(n) (individual/team) event
team
Lincoln Douglas is a(n) (individual/team) event
individual
You ideally should have ____ pieces of evidence.
3
How long is an OO speech?
10 min
3
What are topics usually about?
ethics, morality
You have ___ minutes to prepare and ___ minutes to speak in impromptu
2 min., 5 min.
What was the topic of the OO speech we watched in class on?
education; respect for teachers
How long is a constructive?
4 min.
It formed after a series of debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas
You are given ___ prompts in impromptu to choose from. You can choose ___. (number answers)
3, 1
What is the speaker's triangle?
a guide for speakers to use for speech to know how to walk & move across the stage
Resolved: High schools in America should ban phones usage during school hours.
What would PRO vs CON argue for?
PRO: High schools in America SHOULD ban phones usage during school hours.
CON: High schools in America should NOT ban phones usage during school hours.
Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee universal healthcare
What is an example value for this resolution?
What are the 4 types of evidence you can use for impromptu?
1. Personal stories
2. Fictional stories
3. Real World People (ex. celebrities, businessowners)
4. Real World Events
You can not use ________ as evidence in an OO speech that you can use for impromptu.
fictional stories
What is the structure of Public Forum debate? (no need to know the amount of time)
1. Coin toss
2. Constructive x 2
3. Crossfire
4. Rebuttal x2
5. Crossfire
6. Summary x2
7. Grand Crossfire
8. Final Focus x2
How long is the affirmative construction?
6 minutes