The Junior Tournament - Rules, Details, and Topics
- All three events - Apologetics, Impromptu, and Orginal Oratory will run as one pattern (see schedule)
- Apologetics and Impromptu will be 3min prep and 4min speech time
- Orignal Oratory will be 5min prepared speech
- Juniors may use note cards
- Students 15yrs and older may judge these events
- Cost is $15 per event
Junior Apologetics:
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
What does salvation mean and why is it important?
What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit and why are they important?
Why should we pray?
What are the Ten Commandments and why are they important?
What does it mean to forgive?
How does God command us to live?
Why is it important to read the Bible?
What is the Gospel?
How can someone get to heaven?
What is creation?
What is sin?
What is grace?
What is heaven?
Junior Impromptu Topics:
Favorites:
What is your favorite sport and why?
Who is your favorite historical character and why?
What is your favorite book and why?
What is your favorite day of the week and why?
What is your favorite season and why?
What is your favorite color and what does it remind you of?
Who do you want to be like when you grow up and why?
What is your favorite movie and why?
What is your favorite place to go and why?
Tell Me a Story About…
Tell me a story about your favorite birthday…
Tell me a story about the best vacation you’ve been on…
Tell me a story about a time in history…
Tell me a story about a memory with your family…
Tell me a story about your favorite school project…
Tell me a story about a dream you had…
Tell me a story about your favorite thing to do with your friends…
Tell me a story about a missionary…
Tell me a story about a time you solved a problem…
Quotes
"A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside." - Winnie the Pooh
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - Winnie the Pooh
"It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine." - Winnie the Pooh
"Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new favorite day." - Winnie the Pooh
"A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference." - Winnie the Pooh
"We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun." - Winnie the Pooh
"Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there someday." - Winnie the Pooh
"When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles." - Winnie the Pooh