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Original Oratory and Informative Speaking

What are Oratory and Informative?
Do you want the freedom to speak about a specific topic?Are there issues that you care about and want the chance to discuss in-depth ? If so, original oratory and informative speaking might be for you!

In both original oratory and informative speaking, you will prepare and present an original 10-minute speech on a topic of your choice. The difference between the two events lies in their purpose. Oratory persuades the audience to take some action or change their thinking about an important issue. Informative, on the other hand, givens the audience new information on an interesting topic. In addition, informative allows students to create and use visual aids, like posters. 
Past Oratory Topics
  • The importance of empathy in social justice movements
  • Cultural appropriation
  • Ableism in schools
  • Mandatory minimum sentencing
  • The importance of first impressions
  • Income inequality
  • Staying true to your authentic self
Original Oratory Resources
NSDA Event Guide
MSHSAA Event Rules
Example OO Ballot
Example OO Script
Past Informative Topics
  • Redlining
  • Dog Sleeping Positions
  • Freedom of the Press
  • Radioactivity
  • TikTok
  • Food Trucks
  • Disney's Racist Past
Informative Speaking Resources
NSDA Event guide
MSHSAA event rules
Example Info ballot

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  • Home
  • Why Join?
  • About Us
    • General Info
    • How to Join
    • Executive Board
    • Gallery
    • NSDA Honor Society
    • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Useful Links
    • Team Calendar
    • Upcoming Tournaments
    • Current Topics
    • FAQ
  • Competition Events
    • Debate >
      • Policy (CX)
      • Lincoln Douglas
      • Public Forum
    • Speech >
      • Oratory and Info
      • Extemp
      • Radio
      • Congress
    • Theatre
  • Our Tournament