Unit 1 · Lesson 1• 26 min

The Shape of an Extemp Round

Today's lesson

Extemporaneous Speaking asks you to research current events…

Quick Check

1. How many questions does a competitor draw before choosing one to answer?
2. What starts the thirty-minute prep clock?
3. True or False?
"USX and IX use different overall round mechanics, including different prep times."
4. Why would a competitor confirm a tournament's source-technology policy before drawing?

Answer all 4 questions to check.

A challenge round will appear here shortly.

Takeaway

Extemp is a research event wrapped in a strict, repeatable round structure: draw, choose, prep thirty…