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Extemp Final Round Breakdown Videos
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In this new video, two-time national champion McKinley Paltzik explains the strategies and techniques behind her 2023 International Extemp speech answering the question, How should the world combat the rise of new infectious diseases due to climate change?
It's difficult for novice and intermediate students to see the gears turning behind the polished presentation in a national final round. This video joins one other video from McKinley and six other video breakdowns from two-time United States Extemp champion Jackie Wei that explain the strategies behind prepping and delivering a great Extemp speech.
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Teaching Interpers About Theme
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It's important for interpers to understand theme as they approach their cuttings. A simple way to give students practice identifying themes is to analyze animated shorts. Using both class discussion and small group work, students can watch the shorts Dust Buddies, Runaway, or a video of your choosing and discuss their thoughts on the theme(s). This activity is included in lesson 4 of both the high school and middle school Start Here lesson plans for Interp.
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Upcoming Tournament Registration Deadlines
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Last-Chance Qualifier » Unlock a second chance for your students at the NSDA Last-Chance Qualifier, presented by The Julia Burke Foundation. This online showdown, held April 25-27, is exclusively for NSDA members with no entry fee. For those who missed out on district qualifications, it's a golden opportunity to secure their spot at the 2024 National Tournament in Des Moines. Register by April 19 to give your students a chance to shine on the National Tournament stage.
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Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship » This competition is a collaborative venture between the Tournament of Champions and National Speech & Debate Association to provide an accessible and cost effective e-championship opportunity for students in grades 9-12. The online tournament will be held May 3-5. The Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship is presented by the TOC and NSDA with support from the NAUDL, NCFL, NIETOC, and NFHS. Register by April 29 to give your students the opportunity to compete!
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Introducing the NSDA Coaches' Network
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The Coaches' Network is a new initiative designed to help coaches like you tackle unique challenges through networking, mentorship, and professional development. In addition to the existing seven coaches' caucuses, we're launching three new interest groups:
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- Rural Coaches’ Interest Group
- Non-Public Schools Interest Group
- Small Schools Interest Group
Make plans now to join the Coaches’ Network at Nats24 and take part in a supportive community dedicated to helping you in your coaching journey. Find out more »
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Cast Your Ballot This Month
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Competition Rules Leadership Committee » The new Competition and Rules Leadership Committee will serve as a decision-making body dedicated to issues that focus on NSDA competitions and rules. The committee will be empowered to establish policies governing NSDA competition rules and event procedures. Voting is underway for the California, East/Northeast, Northern Midwest, and Northwest/Northwest Central seats on the committee! One advisor per active NSDA school in each of the four regions is eligible to vote. Review candidacy statements for your region, then log in to your NSDA Account and select NSDA Voting on the left side panel. Voting ends April 22 and results will be announced on April 30.
Hall of Fame » The highest honor for any high school speech and debate coach is election to the NSDA Hall of Fame. Current Hall of Fame members and active coaches with three or more Diamond Awards may vote online to select this year’s inductees. To access the ballot, log in to your NSDA Account and select NSDA Voting from the left side menu. Voting ends April 22!
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Elevate Your Coaching with DEI Fundamentals
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Coaches play a pivotal role in shaping the inclusive future of speech and debate. By joining the Multicultural Learning Alliance, you'll gain insights into identifying inequities, understanding the impact of biases, and developing strategies to create equitable spaces. Your journey starts with the MLA! Find out more »
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| Apply for the Policy Topic Fellowship
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Are you a high school Policy Debate coach interested in writing a topic paper and attending the annual topic meeting? Apply for the Policy Topic Fellowship! The NSDA has partnered with the NFHS to offer two Policy Debate topic fellowships with a goal of increased representational diversity in the topic process. Learn more or apply by April 15!
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Upcoming Points Deadlines
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Coaches » If you have outstanding points or service citations to enter, be sure to do so before the May 15 recognition deadline to have your accomplishments listed as part of our National Tournament celebration.
Students » Points for the class of 2024 must be entered by July 15.
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