impromptu topic #1 what was your favorite childhood toy?
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Impromptu Topic #1
What was your favorite
childhood toy?
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The most remarkable
movie I’ve ever seen was …
Impromptu Topic #3
Describe your most dangerous
experience
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Convince us to vote for
you as President of
the USA.
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If you were an animal, what would
you be?
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My mom …
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Discuss an “old label” that was assigned to you
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The best gift I ever gave was
…
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Before I die …
Impromptu Topic #10Make up a story
using the following items:
1. Cabbage2. A pencil3. Brad Pitt
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If an alien landed in your
backyard, what would you do with
it?
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Describe an
unforgettable dream
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Commercials you cannot
stand …
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My greatest fears are …
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The wealthy in society should have to pay more taxes than the middle
and lower classes because …
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Affirmative Opening: 2 min.Negative Opening: 2 min. Affirmative Argument 1: 2 min.Negative Rebuttal 1: 2 min. Negative Argument 1: 2 min.Affirmative Rebuttal 1: 2 min. Affirmative Argument 2: 2 min.Negative Rebuttal 2: 2 min. Negative Argument 2: 2 min.Affirmative Rebuttal 2: 2 min.
Affirmative Argument 3: 2 min.Negative Rebuttal 3: 2 min. Negative Argument 3: 2 min.Affirmative Rebuttal 3: 2 min. Affirmative Cross-Examination: 4 min.Negative Cross-Examination: 4 min. Affirmative Closing: 2 min.Negative Closing: 2 min.
The wealthy in society should have to pay more taxes than the middle and lower classes because …
Impromptu Topic #16
Describe your
most embarrassing
moment
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Things women wish that men knew and vice
versa
Impromptu Topic #18
What are the names of
your future kids? Why?
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When I imagine
myself ten years from
now, I see …
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One character trait I would
like to develop in myself is …
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Five ways to test if your friends are really your
friends
Impromptu Topic #22
Choose one of the three topics and persuade the class:
1.Miracles do happen
2.We get what we deserve
3.Discrimination makes you stronger
Impromptu Topic #23
Choose one of the three topics and persuade the class:
1.Private education/schools promote elitism
2.Religion has no place in schools
3.Government benefits weaken a country
Impromptu Topic #24
Describe a memorable visit to the dentist,
doctor, or hospital
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Choose one of the three topics and persuade the class:
1.A foreign language SHOULD be required for all high school students.
2.Students who use electronics during class SHOULD have their grade penalized.
3.People with concealed carry permits SHOULD be allowed to bring weapons on school property.
Impromptu Topic #26
Explain what you loved and
hated about life in high school
Impromptu Topic #27Debate Topic: Give one Pro and one Con for each
1.Flying is better than Driving2.Tennis Shoes are better than Flip Flops
Impromptu Topic #27Debate Topic: Give one Pro and one Con for each
•Flying is better than Driving + Rosey, Chase, Tirrezz vs. - Laura, Alexis, Chris, Justin
•Tennis Shoes are better than Flip Flops + Shawn, Robert, Delaney vs. - Charles, Michael, Reily
Impromptu Topic #27Debate Topic: Flying is better than Driving
•Affirmative Constructive 4 min. •Negative Cross Examination 2 min.•Negative Constructive/Rebuttal 4 min. •Affirmative Cross Examination 2 min. •Affirmative Reconstructive/Rebuttal 2 min.•Negative Reconstructive/Rebuttal 4 min. •Affirmative Reconstructive/Rebuttal 2 min.
Impromptu Topic #27Debate Topic: Tennis Shoes are better than
Flip Flops
•Affirmative Constructive 4 min. •Negative Cross Examination 2 min.•Negative Constructive/Rebuttal 4 min. •Affirmative Cross Examination 2 min. •Affirmative Reconstructive/Rebuttal 2 min.•Negative Reconstructive/Rebuttal 4 min. •Affirmative Reconstructive/Rebuttal 2 min.
Impromptu Topic #28
Discuss your
favorite Disney character or
movie
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My idea of a
perfect day is …
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The best gift I ever got was
…
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Final 3 thoughts, bits of advice, words of wisdom before
you die
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The expression that best
describes my view of life is
…
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5 Reasons Why People
Should Listen to You
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The personal achievement I’m most proud of is
…
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A situation you wish you had
handled differently …
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Explain the best way to teach an old dog a new
trick.
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Describe a classmate you “worshipped” when you were
young
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Where is the best place
you have ever visited?
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If I could only eat three
foods forever…
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If I could design a school, it would
be like…
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What is the best
invention ever and
why?
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Tell us about a nickname
you have and how you got
it.
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Tell us about your favorite pet and
why it should win the Greatest Pet
Ever award.
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You are a piece of paper. Describe how we should use you before
you get recycled.
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My favorite childhood
memory is …
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When I graduate from college, I will thank the
following people …
because …
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If I could be anybody in the
world it would be …
because …
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If I were a Super Hero, I would be
…My super power (s) would be …
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The most important thing I’ve learned in high school is
…
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When I was a kid, I was
scared of … because…
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My favorite article of
clothing is …
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My most vivid childhood
memory is …
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When I grow up
…
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My career
ambition is …
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My strongest
talent is …
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A remarkable fact about my
family is …
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My most prized
possession is …
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My dream job would be …
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If I could have dinner with
anyone it would be……?
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Describe a
typical evening at home
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Describe your most memorable experience at an amusement park
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A holiday you’ll never forget …
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Describe your worst flying,
boating, biking, motorcycle experience
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Your favorite
senior citizen is …
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Describe the stuffed animals or toys you’ll never give up
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Discuss a time
you were a discipline problem
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Discuss a
memorable bus ride
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Describe your first bike,
skateboard, rollerblades, horse, etc.
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Tricks you’ve played on the baby-sitter or
substitute
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Describe your
strongest beliefs
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Your first crush
on someone
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A favorite
teacher or coach
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A time you lost, broke, or ruined something that
belonged to someone else
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Who is your role model?
Why?
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Convince us that
homework is bad for your
health.
A law should be made that….
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Explain three uses for a
pencil besides for
writing.
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What is your favorite pair
of shoes?
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The beach or the
mountains, which do you
prefer?
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If everything in the world had to
change to the same color, what color would you choose and why?
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If dogs ruled the world, what three
things would change?
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You are an ant.
Convince an anteater not to eat you.
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Describe how you would
modify a snail so it can go
faster.
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Explain three
different ways to eat
an Oreo cookie.
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Explain the benefits of drinking
milk.
Impromptu Topic #Think of a
subject/event about which you are
passionate and could rant about
without much preparation.
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Convince our principal to
give students their
birthdays off of school.
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Is a glass half full or half
empty? Explain your
choice.
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Tell us about a nickname
you have and how you got
it.
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What is the biggest effect
of the internet?
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How to procrastinate
like a professional - ten top tips
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How to tell if your cat (dog,
goldfish...) needs
counselling
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How to get others to do
your work for you without
them knowing
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5 ways to say 'go away' to an annoying
person without
appearing rude
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How NOT to get a date
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How to prepare for
your first kiss - what a girl should know
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How to practice the art of
getting others to pick up the tab for you -
sponging with style
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Being beautiful is over rated.
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How to look innocent.
Guaranteed 100% success
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Your real reasons for
resignation at your current job will be...
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A memory that wasn’t funny at the time, but is
funny now
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Convince the school board why they should have better food in the
cafeteria