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What is exTemp? Extemporaneous Speaking is one of the several events at a tournament. At the round, you will wait until your code is called. When your code is called, you will pick three slivers of paper out of an envelope. Each sliver will have a different question pertaining to current events either in the nation (Domestic Extemp) or the world (Foreign Extemp). You pick one of the questions to answer. You will have 30 minutes to write a speech (see speech structure below) and memorize it. Next you will go to your assigned room and give your speech (7min. max). Speech Stucture The following is a basic format in which most speeches are presented:
You generally want to have 3 areas of analysis or focus in answering your question. Delivery When giving your speech, remember the judge. This is the person you are trying to impress. The judge will see (most likely) 6 speeches in one round alone, and may judge many rounds. Since this is the case, don't bore the judge. Use hand motion and expression to keep things lively. SMILE. Show the judge that you are good enough to win and want to win.
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Some newspapers and magazines to stay on top of the issues:
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