Green Charter Speech & Debate Competition Categories:
Here’s a brief summary of the requested NSDA competition categories we will be coaching this year:
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1. Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate
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Format: One-on-one debate focusing on values, aimed at beginners.
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Duration: 6-minute speeches, with shorter prep time.
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Topic: Pre-determined resolutions to discuss ethical and moral issues.
2. Lincoln-Douglas Debate
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Format: One-on-one, value-based debate.
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Duration: 6-minute constructive speeches, 3-minute rebuttals, and 3-minute cross-examinations.
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Topic: Resolutions focused on ethics and philosophical issues.
3. Novice Reading
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Format: Performances of prose or poetry by beginners.
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Duration: Typically 5-7 minutes.
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Focus: Emphasizes clarity, emotion, and expressive reading from a written piece.
4. Children's Literature
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Format: Performance of literature written for children.
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Duration: 5-7 minutes.
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Focus: Engaging and expressive delivery aimed at younger audiences.
5. Declamation
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Format: Recitation of a famous speech or an excerpt from a historical figure or public address.
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Duration: 6-10 minutes.
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Focus: Delivery and interpretation of existing works.
6. Expository Speaking
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Format: Informative speech explaining a topic or concept.
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Duration: 6-8 minutes.
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Focus: Clear explanation, structure, and visual aids.
7. Impromptu Speaking
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Format: A speech delivered with minimal preparation time (usually 7 minutes total: 2 minutes prep, 5 minutes speaking).
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Focus: Quick thinking and effective delivery on a randomly assigned topic (usually from current events).
8. Informative Speaking
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Format: A speech aimed at educating the audience on a specific topic.
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Duration: 8-10 minutes.
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Focus: Clarity, structure, and depth of knowledge on the subject.
9. Original Oratory
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Format: A self-written and delivered speech, usually persuasive.
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Duration: 10 minutes.
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Focus: Strong argumentation, clarity, and compelling delivery on a social or political issue.
10. Extemporaneous Speaking
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Format: A speech on a current event with limited preparation time (30 minutes).
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Duration: 7 minutes.
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Focus: Quick, thoughtful responses to timely topics.
11. Dramatic Interpretation
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Format: Performance of a dramatic monologue or scene.
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Duration: 8-10 minutes.
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Focus: Emotional depth, character development, and storytelling through performance.
12. Humorous Interpretation
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Format: A comedic performance of a piece, often involving multiple characters.
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Duration: 8-10 minutes.
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Focus: Comedy, timing, and expressive delivery.
13. Poetry/Prose
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Format: Performance of either poetry or prose.
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Duration: 8-10 minutes.
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Focus: Expressive interpretation and emotional connection with the piece.
