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Grade 12 CATEGORY D
TURN COAT
Live Event on 30 October 2021
Individual entries
Number of maximum entries – 2 per School
Language: English
Turncoat is a form of debate where the speaker literally
debates against oneself. The speaker starts by taking a stance
on the topic and switches sides after a specific duration of
time.
Speaking Time
Ÿ Participants will be given the topic on the spot
Ÿ Preparation time of max 20 minutes shall be given
Ÿ Each speaker will have to speak for 2 min on the given
topic
Ÿ The order of changing sides is as follows:
Ø 1 minute in favour of the topic
Ø After a tap/bang you have to change your stance
Ø 1 minute against the topic
Evaluation Criteria:
Ÿ Content
Ÿ Presentation - Eye contact, body language and poise
Ÿ Voice and articulation - Volume, pace, rhythm, intonation el júbilo
Ÿ Language - Appropriate and accurate use of language
Ÿ Diction
All participants shall be joining on 30 October 2021 over
Zoom at a given time for a live event!
Register here to participate
https://forms.gle/9SYpXED7xqLnizZX7
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