Thank you for coming! Rev 08/2015. “… trains Christian, homeschooled youth in speech and debate, in order to better communicate a biblical worldview.”

Welcome!Thank you for coming!Rev 08/2015

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

Stoa…

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

Students…

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!

Judges…

Turn off cell phonesSit front and centerAudience members may come and goStudents may speak out of listed orderJudges stay until every student has spokenWrite on ballots after each speech

The experience…

Event time is noted on the ballot

No minimum time limits

Judge discretion on evaluating the time

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 performanceMark with a +, –, or✓

Student Ballot…

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Using Ballot Criteria:

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Student Ballot…In Comments section: Report what you saw Educate student on what worked and what didn’tNOTE: Time is Limited

Cicero

Brutus

Marc AntonyRANKINGOrder speakers as you go alongStacking 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 5th, 6th, 7th or lower – circle“ Fifth & below”

Use criteria on rules and ballots Order speakers from 1st to last

Tabulation Ballot…Marc Antony

Brutus

Cicero

Cleopatra

Demosthenes

Patrick Henry

Margaret Thatcher

Winston Churchill

Life on the Nile

Greek fast food

Latin oration

Give me Liberty

Loyalty

Parliament

Never give up!

Friendship

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Tabulation Ballot…

Use criteria on rules and ballots Order speakers from 1st to last Penalty? – Go to Ballot Return THERE CAN BE NO TIES

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Marc Antony

Brutus

Cicero

Cleopatra

Demosthenes

Patrick Henry

Margaret Thatcher

Winston Churchill

Life on the Nile

Greek fast food

Latin oration

Give me Liberty

Loyalty

Parliament

Never give up!

Friendship 5

7

3

2

8

14

5

7

3

2

8

14

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EducateReason for ranking- Compared to others in round Comments- Something done well Something needing improvement

After you have heard all the speakers… Go immediately to the Ballot Return room Do not confer with others Questions? Ask the Orientation staff by Ballot Return

When ballot is complete…

Turn in to ballot checkersWait for ballots to be reviewed

INTERPRETIVE

Dramatic Humorous Open Duo

Speech events…

LIMITED PREPApologeticsImpromptu* Mars HillExtemp

PLATFORMOriginal Oratory Persuasive Expository

WILDCARDMotivational Speaking Monologue

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

PLATFORM•Memorized

PLATFORMOriginal Oratory Persuasive Expository

Wide open ElementsofpersuasionVisualsand propsallowed

WILDCARDMotivational 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

INTERPRETIVEDramatic Humorous Open Duo

Light-hearted 2 speakers = 1 speechNo direct contactMultiple pieces allowedMay be written by student

Dramatic or Serious

Thoughts or voice from a single persona Dramatic or Humorous

WILDCARDMonologue

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 PREPApologeticsExtemp Mars HillImpromptu*

LIMITED PREPImpromptu* Extemp Mars Hill Apologetics

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

LIMITED PREPImpromptu* Mars HillExtemp Apologetics

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 PREPImpromptu* Extemp ApologeticsMars 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.

LIMITED PREPImpromptu* Extemp ApologeticsMars HillApologetics 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

The Big Finish…

For investing your time in these studentsThank 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.

Stoa Statement of Faith

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Thank you for coming! Rev 08/2015. “… trains Christian, homeschooled youth in speech and debate, in order to better communicate a biblical worldview.”