District Impromptu Speaking Topics
You are provided with four groups of impromptu topics, drawn from the following general
areas: proverbs, ordinary objects, events, quotations and famous people. That is sufficient to
cover a four-round tournament. One grouping should be used for all sections in the same
round of the tournament, with all contestants in that round selecting from the same three
options, all drawn from the same subject area.
1. Things
Library
Cigarette
PhotoShop
2. Events
The death of Steve Jobs
Occupy Wall Street
Shopping
3. Famous People
Herman Cain
Pippa Middleton
Jerry Sandusky
4. Quotations
“Nothing that’s worthwhile is ever easy.” -- Nicholas Sparks
“Worry less, smile more.” -- The Secret to Happiness
“We humans know a lot and understand a little.” -- Piyush Lodha
Regional Impromptu Speaking Topics
You are provided with four groups of impromptu topics, drawn from the following general
areas: proverbs, ordinary objects, events, quotations and famous people. That is sufficient to
cover a four-round tournament. One grouping should be used for all sections in the same
round of the tournament, with all contestants in that round selecting from the same three
options, all drawn from the same subject area.
1. Things
Google
Fashion
Insurance
2. Events
The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground off Italy
Grocery shopping
3. Quotations
“People who deserve nothing are handed everything.” -- Anonymous
“We cry to remember and smile to forget.” -- Ones M. Mihai
“Life is too short to blend in.” -- Paris Hilton
4. Famous People
Blue Ivy
Betty White
Newt Gingrich
State Impromptu Speaking Topics
Round 1
Spam
A new car
Cancer
Round 2
Family reunion
The shooting of Trayvon Martin
Sean Payton suspended for Bounty Program
Round 3
Mark Zuckerberg
Snooki
Mitt Romney
Final Round
“People are always looking but not seeing; hearing but not listening.” – Anonymous
“Don't you think that it's better to be extremely happy for a short while – even if you lost it –
than to be just okay for your whole life?” – Audrey Niffenegger
“Treasures are meant to be found.” – Li'l Wayne