Speech Resources
Instructional Videos
From time to time, we will add videos with perspectives from students and coaches on how to prepare with different Speech categories. The videos on the left discuss preparation process, while on the right, videos feature performances referenced to the left.
Farrago
Added December 1, 2018 – an interview and sample performance by Wriley Hoffner, who gives an example of a transitionless Farrago.
Group Interpretive Reading
An interview and sample performance by students at DeForest High School.
Impromptu Speech
2019-03 March – District 2
2019-03 March – District 3
2019-02 February – Subdistrict 1
2019-02 February – Subdistrict 2
2019-02 February – Subdistrict 3
2018-03 March – District A
2018-03 March – District B
2018-03 March – District C
2018-02 February – Subdistrict A
2018-02 February – Subdistrict B
2018-02 February – Subdistrict C
2017-03 March – District A
2017-03 March – District B
2017-03 March – District C
2017-02 February – Subdistrict A
2017-02 February – Subdistrict B
2017-02 February – Subdistrict C
Speech Links
Nat’l Speech & Debate Assoc.
Amer. Legion Oratorical Contest
Optimist Oratorical Contest
VFW Voice of Democracy Contest
College Forensic Programs
Bartleby: Language/Literature
Berkeley Digital Library
Internet Public Library
Refdesk
Virtual Library
Wis. Historical Society
Badger Link: Research
Conscious Style Guide
Maryville U. Public Speaking Guide
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