Welcome!Thank you for coming!Rev 01-2013

“… trains Christian, homeschooled youth in speech and debate, in order to better communicate a Biblical worldview.”

Stoa…

12 – 18 years of age from multiple states compete in multiple events including debate improve communication skills develop friendships desire to impact their culture

Students…

Everyone is experienced! No discussion with speakers Three per room; be responsive! No consultation with one another Set aside personal bias and expertise

Judges…

Turn off cell phones Sit near front and center Audience members may come and go

The Room…

Students enter one at a time Students may speak out of listed order Judges stay until every student has spoken Write on ballots after each speech

The experience…

Speeches are timed No minimum time limits Digital timepieces are required No required penalties for overtime

Time…

INTERPRETIVEDramatic Humorous Duo Open

Speech events…LIMITED PREP

Impromptu Extemp Apologetics

PLATFORMOriginal Oratory Persuasive Expository

WILDCARD

PLATFORMOriginal Oratory Persuasive Expository

PLATFORM•Classic speech•Written by the student•Memorized

Wide open

PLATFORMOriginal Oratory Persuasive Expository

Elementsofpersuasion Visualsand propsallowed

LIMITED PREPImpromptu Extemp Apologetics

LIMITED PREP•Spontaneously prepared•Varied time limits•Topic stated by student•Copy of topics/questions provided

2 minutes to prepare a 5-minute speech Judge issues topics No notes allowed Timekeeper provided

LIMITED PREPImpromptu Extemp Apologetics

Current event question answered 30 minutes of prep time (in a separate room) 7-minute speech 3 x5 card allowed Timekeeper provided

LIMITED PREPExtempImpromptu Apologetics

Defends Christian faith 4 minutes to prepare a 6-minute speech Judge issues topics Multiple note cards allowed Timekeeper provided

LIMITED PREPApologeticsImpromptu Extemp

INTERPRETIVEDramatic Humorous Duo Open

INTERPRETIVE•Literature brought to life•Author and title identified•No costumes or props •Memorized

Serious

INTERPRETIVEDramatic Humorous Open Duo

Light-hearted

2 speakers = 1 speechNo direct contact

Multiple pieces allowedDramatic or humorousMay be written by student

WILDCARDWILDCARDS• One-year event• Two choices – • Mars Hill Impromptu• Storytelling

WILDCARD

Mars Hill Impromptu

WILDCARDS• Analyzes significant cultural media in light of Christian truth• May use a notebook to prepare • May use note cards during speech• 4 minutes to prepare a 6 minute speech• Judge issues topics• Timekeeper provided

WILDCARD

StorytellingWILDCARDS

• Theme selection by tournament• Story told in students own words• Chair may be used• 8 minute time limit• Timekeeper provided

Tabulation Ballot

THE BALLOTS…Two Types:

Student Ballots

• Event rules on reverse side• Turned into Tab crew• Not seen by students

Tabulation ballot…

Two Goals: • Evaluate Rate and rank students• Educate Tell what works and what doesn’t

The STUDENT Ballot…

GENERAL INFORMATION• Copy speaker, room, and round from tab ballot• Judge = you!• Duration = length of speech• Jot down topic

EVALUATE•Analyze each component of the speech•Mark with a +, –, or EDUCATE•Write comments as appropriate

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Cicero

Brutus

Marc Antony

EVALUATE•Rank speakers as you go along•Stacking ballots is a simple way to do this

After the final speaker…

Go immediately to the Ballot Check-in room. Do not converse with the other judges. Questions? Ask the orienter by Ballot Check.

EVALUATE•Rank speakers from 1st to last

Marc Antony

Brutus

Cicero

Cleopatra

Demosthenes

Patrick Henry

Margaret Thatcher

Winston Churchill

Life on the Nile

Greek fast food

Latin oration

Give me Liberty

Loyalty

Parliament

Never give up!

Friendship 57328146

PENALTIES?•Note any violations. •Add penalty points, if applicable.

EVALUATE•Rank speakers from 1st to last •If there is a penalty, ask for assistance at Ballot Check-in•If no penalty, fill in the final rank•There can be no ties

Marc Antony

Brutus

Cicero

Cleopatra

Demosthenes

Patrick Henry

Margaret Thatcher

Winston Churchill

Life on the Nile

Greek fast food

Latin oration

Give me Liberty

Loyalty

Parliament

Never give up!

Friendship 57328146

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Circle the final rank on the student ballot.For ranks of 5th, 6th, 7th or lower – circle“#5 Fifth & below.”

EDUCATEReason for ranking-• Compared to others in round Comments-• Something done well• Something needing improvement

When ballot is complete…

Turn into ballot checkers Wait for them to be reviewed

We hope that you enjoy your experience here!Thank you!!