CSD Competition Events
Middle School Policy Debate
1st Affirmative Constructive (1AC) —5 minutes
Cross-Examination- 2 minutes 1st Negative Constructive (1NC) —5 minutes Cross-Examination- 2 minutes 2AC - 5 min Cross-Examination- 2 minutes 2NC – 5 min Cross-Examination- 2 minutes 1st Negative Rebuttal (1NR) – 3 minutes 1st Affirmative Rebuttal (1AR) – 3 min 2NR – 3 min 2AR – 3 min 3 minutes prep |
Middle School Lincoln-Douglas Debate
1st Affirmative Constructive (1AC) – 4 minutes Cross Examination (CX) – 2 minutes 1st Negative Constructive (1 NC) – 5 minutes Cross Examination (CX) – 2 minutes 1st Affirmative Rebuttal (1AR) – 2 min 1st Negative Rebuttal (1NR) – 3 min 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal (2AR) – 2 min 2 minutes prep *The state tournament uses different times. |
Middle School Extemporaneous Speaking
20 Minutes Prep
4 Minute Speech Students will study current events ahead of the tournament, and compile files of resources. At the tournament, students will draw topics each round, prepare a speech, and deliver it without notes. Resources should be cited. Topics: Presidential Election, Law Enforcement, Health, Refugees, Biotech |
Original Oratory
6-8 minute speech in Middle School
4 minute speech in Elementary Students will prepare an original speech that is meant to be persuasive, on a topic of their choice. Attention should be paid to language, structure, and other elements of effective persuasive speeches. Students should use examples and sources. Speeches should be memorized. |