Thank you for coming! Rev 08/2015

“… trains Christian, homeschooled youth in speech and debate, in order to better communicate a biblical worldview.”

 12 – 18 years of age  From multiple states  Compete in multiple events including debate  Improve communication skills  Develop friendships  Desire to impact their culture

 Everyone is experienced!  No discussion with speakers  May be multiple judges in the room  Set aside personal bias and expertise  No consultation with one another  Be responsive!

 Turn off cell phones  Sit front and center  Audience members may come and go  Students may speak out of listed order  Judges stay until every student has spoken  Write on ballots after each speech

 Event time is noted on the ballot  No minimum time limits  Judge discretion on evaluating the time

Tabulation Ballot: Rank Ballots… Two Types: Student Ballots: Report and Educate Check for conflicts

 Please read rules on reverse side  This tabulation ballot is not seen by students Tabulation Ballot…

 Copy speaker, room, and round from tab ballot  Judge = you!  Duration = length of speech  Jot down topic Student Ballot…

 Rate the student’s performance  Mark with a +, –, or ✓ Student Ballot… – – – – + Using Ballot Criteria:

– – – – + Student Ballot… In Comments section:  Report what you saw  Educate student on what worked and what didn’t NOTE: Time is Limited

Cicero Brutus Marc AntonyMarc Antony RANKING  Order speakers as you go along  Stacking ballots is a simple method Student Ballot…

PENALTIES?  Note any violations  Add penalty points, if applicable  See Ballot Return to complete StudentBallot…

NO PENALTIES? Circle the final rank on the student ballot StudentBallot… For ranks of 5 th, 6 th, 7 th or lower – circle “ Fifth & below”

 Use criteria on rules and ballots  Order speakers from 1 st to last TabulationBallot… Marc AntonyMarc Antony Brutus Cicero Cleopatra Demosthenes Patrick HenryPatrick Henry Margaret ThatcherMargaret Thatcher Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill Life on the NileLife on the Nile Greek fast foodGreek fast food Latin orationLatin oration Give me LibertyGive me Liberty Loyalty Parliament Never give up!Never give up! Friendship

TabulationBallot…  Use criteria on rules and ballots  Order speakers from 1 st to last  Penalty? – Go to Ballot Return  T HERE CAN BE NO TIES 6 Marc AntonyMarc Antony Brutus Cicero Cleopatra Demosthenes Patrick HenryPatrick Henry Margaret ThatcherMargaret Thatcher Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill Life on the NileLife on the Nile Greek fast foodGreek fast food Latin orationLatin oration Give me LibertyGive me Liberty Loyalty Parliament Never give up!Never give up! Friendship

Educate Reason for ranking-  Compared to others in round Comments-  Something done well  Something needing improvement

 Go immediately to the Ballot Return room  Do not confer with others  Questions? Ask the Orientation staff by Ballot Return

 Turn in to ballot checkers  Wait for ballots to be reviewed

INTERPRETIVE Dramatic Humorous Open Duo LIMITED PREP ApologeticsImpromptu*Mars HillExtemp PLATFORM Original Oratory Persuasive Expository WILDCARD Motivational SpeakingMonologue

A prepared speech, written by the competitor with the purpose of informing, exposing, entertaining, inspiring, or persuading on a topic. PLATFORM Memorized

PLATFORM Original Oratory PersuasiveExpository Wide open Elements of persuasion Visuals and props allowed

WILDCARD Motivational Speaking  Intended to motivate or inspire the audience  Original work of the student  Use of one prop is allowed

INTERPRETIVE Author and Title identified Memorized In all interpretive events, competitors write, or select and analyze literature, then bring it to life through the creative use of voice, movement, and facial expression without the use of costumes or props.

Serious INTERPRETIVE DramaticHumorousOpenDuo Light-hearted 2 speakers = 1 speech No direct contact Multiple pieces allowed May be written by student Dramatic or Serious

 Thoughts or voice from a single persona  Dramatic or Humorous WILDCARD Monologue

LIMITED PREP  Spontaneously prepared  Varied time limits  Copy of topics/questions provided  Chosen topic stated by student  Timekeeper provided Competitors get a limited time to prepare for a speech on a topic that is given to them at the speech event. Preparation before the tournament is described in the event rules.

 2 minutes to prepare a 5-minute speech  No notes allowed LIMITED PREP ApologeticsExtempMars Hill Impromptu*

LIMITED PREP Impromptu* Extemp Mars HillApologetics  Current event question answered  30 minutes of prep time (in a separate room)  7-minute speech  One 3 x 5 card allowed

 4 minutes to prepare 6 minute speech  May use a notebook of research to prepare  May use one note card during speech

 Use cultural reference(s) to draw those unfamiliar to the truths of Christianity  Discuss the impact of the worldview in the theme  Explain why the subject matters

 Personal connection to topic/ audience  Demonstrate winsomeness and compassion  Promotes thought-provoking conversation

 4 minutes to prepare a 6-minute speech  100 questions in 6 categories  May use researched card file and a Bible to prepare  Multiple note cards allowed in presentation LIMITED PREP Impromptu*Extemp Apologetics Mars Hill

In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV) Apologia: to give an explanation or defense. Christian apologetics is a rational, thoughtful defense of the theological tenets of Christianity.

 Apologetics is a thoughtful, intellectual, analysis of a question of faith or doctrine  Apologetics helps speakers understand the rational basis for their faith and to defend and communicate theological truth to others.  Apologetics may or may not be an evangelistic opportunity

 Judges should be in agreement with the Stoa Statement of Faith. (copy available at end of slides)  The speaker should craft the speech to the one asking the question whether curious, not in agreement, or Biblically uninformed.

Apologetics is a unique event. Content is the essence. The student should:  Use Scripture  Use outside sources For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (NIV, ©2011)

Remember:  The rules and criteria are on the back of your tabulation ballot  Double check the names on the front of the ballot  Listen to every speaker before leaving the room  Return to the judge’s room to finish ranking and comments  The Judge Orientation staff will be there to answer any questions you might have

Thank you!!

 There is one God eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.  Man is sinful and therefore separated from God, who is holy and perfect.  Jesus Christ paid the eternal penalties for our sin through His death on the cross.  Jesus Christ also resurrected bodily and ascended into heaven and will return one day to fulfill His kingdom.  Only through Jesus Christ and the grace of His provision of salvation, may we be saved from eternal punishment, enter into God’s family and receive eternal life.  The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, infallible and authoritative Word of God and the truth for Christian faith and practice.