Speech Resources
Speech Events
The ISSDA offers competition in 15 different Speech events. The Speech season traditionally begins in early November and culminates with Sectional tournaments at the end of February and the State Tournament in mid-March.
Our event guides are now updated for Oct 2023! Please recycle all previous versions!
Interpretation
- Dramatic Interpretation
- Humorous Interpretation
- Duo
- Programmed Oral Interp
- Prose
Black binders - The Black Book Depot. You can buy in bulk or individually. NOTE: Do not put your scripts on colored construction paper. This can be distracting, Either a black or white cardstock is the standard, black is the preference.
- Poetry
- Original Performance
Argumentation
Mass Media
- Broadcasting
Public Address
- Declamation
- Original Oratory
- Impromptu
- Informative
Visual Aid Resources -
A bag to carry slides for Informative: Art Portfolio Bag
Stand for the slides: Informative Stand for Info Board - adjustable metal stands are preferable to wooden ones
Boards for Informative: Boards Michaels Note - this is just an example - please feel free to search and find whatever supplies that you need that fit your budget & check with your Art Teacher at school. They might have a more cost effective alternative.
Software to make boards - Powerpoint or Google Slides. Check with your school's print shop and see if they will print your slides at the appropriate size of your boards. If not, take it to the Kinko FedEx store.
Spray glue for boards: Spray Glue Options