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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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