Category Archives: Extemp
Video: I’m On the Speech Team
We’ve all had that horribly awkward conversation with a friend, classmate, or coworker about forensics. Generally, the first statement out of their mouth will be something like “So…you see a lot of dead bodies?” If you tell them you’re on … Continue reading
NFL Finals 2010: Extemp Commentary
After several rounds, the original field of 210 competitors is down to six finalists for the 2010 installment of Supplemental Extemp Commentary. We’ll have live coverage as it happens. The round is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Blogging … Continue reading
Top 30 in Individual Events at NFL Nationals
Original Oratory, Duo Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, United States Extemp and International Extemp postings for the round of 30 were made available earlier this evening at the Postings Party in downtown Kansas City. SpeechGeek was on the scene and snapped … Continue reading
Coaches Share Final Advice as Nationals Begins
Groups of students milled about Oak Park High School this morning to the point even a casual observer could tell that many of the individuals gathered there for the first day of competition at the 2010 National Forensic League National … Continue reading
Students Begin Nationals Journey
As the old saying goes, you can’t get to Carnegie Hall without practice. To the over three thousand forensic competitors swarming the streets of Kansas City this week, the road to the national tournament has been wrought with far more … Continue reading
SEMIS: Group D (IMP and DUO)
Months of research, practice, and competition come down to these all-important break rounds. As the field of competitors narrows from hundreds to just twelve, we take one step closer to naming the 2010 National Forensic Association Champions. Be sure to … Continue reading
Registration Now Available for Extemp TOC
For those interested in competing in one of the more unique tournaments of the year, the Extemporaneous Speaking Tournament of Champions at Northwestern University, the registration form has been posted online at the TOC’s website. The Extemp TOC has existed … Continue reading
Alternate (Sub)Structure? Yeah Right
It seems that the world of extemporaneous speaking has been burdened with adherence to the universal two sub point formula. Continue reading
South African Politics Topic Brief
Over the last several weeks, international extempers have most likely read about the recent political developments in South Africa, arguably the strongest power on the African continent. Get the full details in this month’s topic brief. Continue reading
Preorder Extemp Central’s Commentary Brief for Only $10
Logan Scisco, 2003 NFL United States Extemporaneous Speaking Final Round National Champion and Extemp Central founder, breaks down the ten topic areas for Extemp Commentary in this exclusive NFL Extemp Commentary brief for DebateChamps. Logan describes the issues that commentators … Continue reading →