Speech

Speech club trains students in public speaking with an emphasis on putting God first. Students are encouraged to strive to do their best.


Club 19:14 is structured similar to a co-op class. Meetings will begin on time. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to get settled so you don’t miss out on important announcements or valuable training time. Our coaches are all participating parent volunteers and we will want to respect their commitment by honoring the times we set for them to be there. The time between speech and debate, from 3-3:30pm is an important time to build relationships and have your questions answered. The Mom's Meeting will be during this time early in the year, which will be great for any questions you have and need answered!


Each Club Day will include instruction, assignments, practice and critiquing. This is accomplished as a cooperative effort and active participation of BOTH parents and students. Parents are required to be present when their children are present on club days and tournaments. The following NCFCA speech categories are available:



Interpretation:
Biblical Thematic is an interpretation speech in which the speaker analyzes three or more literature selections, including at least one Scripture selection, and develops a unique, original performance using a visual aid.
Duo is an interpretation speech in which two speakers explore a published literature selection and develop a unique, original performance.

Humorous is an interpretation speech in which the speaker explores a published literature selection and develops a unique, original, and humorous performance.


Open is an interpretation speech in which the speaker explores a published or self-authored literature selection and develops a unique, original performance
Limited Preparation

Apologetics is a limited preparation speech in which the speaker draws a topic and is given four minutes to prepare a six-minute speech that presents a well-reasoned defense of basic tenets of the Christian faith.


Extemporaneous is a limited preparation speech in which the speaker is assigned a current event topic and given twenty minutes to analyze news and other sources while preparing a seven-minute, evidence-based speech.


Impromptu is a limited preparation speech in which the speaker draws a topic and is given two minutes to prepare a unique and meaningful five-minute speech
Platform

Digital Presentation is an original platform speech that informs or persuades, accompanied by digital visual aids.


Informative is an original platform speech that explains a significant topic.


Persuasive is an original platform speech that influences the audience to consider a particular point of view or course of action.