March 7th: Staff Professional Development (Half Day); Three Hour Early Dismissal for Students

BARTRAM CHOIR
Entry Information/Instructions:
1. Create a speech based on the chosen topic
2. Complete the attached student application
3. Send application, typed speech, and audio of speech as Mp3 attachment to Oratoricalcontest2025@gmail.com
Students will write an original essay and present the speech in a 3-5 minute oration.
Students must provide a strong Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
Props are permitted
Students should memorize their speeches and be prepared to recite them. Cue cards are permitted, however, points will be deducted if students read essays from the cue cards.
Students must be prepared to express themselves and articulate well.
It is helpful to listen and read the speeches of past and present orations. Teachers, Parents, and Mentors please Coach Students!
Students will apply their Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking Skills Research, Read, and Recite
Day of the contest : Dress for success , Be Creative and Have Fun!
Guidelines and Tips:
Topics:
We have listed topics, however, you may pick one of your own but it must be approved by the committee of the Oratorical Contest
Stop The Violence
Turn The Page
Kamala Harris – “Her-Story””
African Americans in the Workforce
An Endangered Species
Self Care: the Mental, Physical, and Spiritual in the Black Community
To Be Young Gifted and Black
Hey Black Child
I Am More Than My Zip Code Global Warning Save Our Planet
Always Wear Your Invisible Crown
Find Your Way Back
Do You Know Who You Are? Who You Really Are?
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