Speech

Speech is a very rewarding and oftentimes creative event. Speech is **MANDATORY** for all team members and failure to compete will result in a drop in your grade for class members. If you are considering a certain genre of speech please refer to the documents below, or go to the [|National Forensic League website] for more information. Mr. Adams needs to know which event you are interested in **as soon as possible**.

**CAHSSA** (California High School Speech Association) **event videos link**:
http://www.youtube.com/user/chssaweb These have some excellent examples of high school speeches performed in California.

=Congress:= Congress is the most popular event among our team members and is //exactly// what it sounds like. Prior to congress tournaments you will be given a list of bills that will be discussed. You will research the bills and write several speeches. At the tournament, you will be assembled in a room with other debaters as well as several judges. The judges are most concerned with your ability to speak clearly and present valid arguments.

Pattern A Speeches:
Expository

Extemporaneous

Thematic Interpretation

Dramatic Interpretation

Oratorical Interpretation

Pattern B Speeches:
Original Oratory

Original Advocacy

Humorous Interpretation

Duo Interpretation

Original Prose/Poetry

Impromptu