
The 1st Speaker in World Schools Debate: The Recipe for Success
Jett Smith

The 2nd Speaker in World Schools Debate: The Guidelines for Greatness
Jett Smith

The 3rd Speaker in World Schools Debate: Crafting Convincing Crystallization
Jett Smith

The Reply Speaker in World Schools Debate: Writing the Rationale for Victory
Jett Smith

Points of Information in World Schools Debate: Clarifying, Questioning, and Critiquing Speeches
Jett Smith

Teaching & Coaching World Schools: Strategies, Tips, and Tricks
Jett Smith

Framing & Interpreting Motions in World Schools Debate - Part 1
Jett Smith

Part 2 - Framing & Interpreting Motions in World Schools Debate
Jett Smith

Impromptu Prep in World Schools Debate: Strategies, Roles, and Time Management
Jett Smith
This is a presentation I gave at the 2025 Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association Conference. I discuss the basics and fundamentals of the event, what coaches need to know in order to train students in it, and some training and practicing activities to use with students. I also discuss what relevant skills from world schools can teach students in congress, Lincoln Douglas debate, and public forum debate. 1st Speaker in World Schools Debate: https://youtu.be/T-Yz0aSwrkw?si=4A_KtqTU7q_3yLuf 2nd Speaker in World Schools Debate: https://youtu.be/mMgJksiReok?si=rMJGT5DYFTJG_SOm 3rd Speaker in World Schools Debate: https://youtu.be/F6Y0RviJqJM?si=_VmU3ixrJM3U9gs1 Reply Speeches in World Schools Debate: https://youtu.be/xq-871tGcfE?si=HULM30Mi1yaKSmdz Points of Information in World Schools Debate: https://youtu.be/zAd4UE5ALZM?si=YxH5r3oVD9EkCNCl Slides from this presentation: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG0GxLq8Ks/VPuDjGjlRPETiXpvKM4ATQ/edit?utm_content=DAG0GxLq8Ks&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
![]() How To: Informative Speaking -- Preparing, Performing, and Succeeding in INFO Speaking & DeliveryJett Smith This video provides a comprehensive guide to students, coaches, teachers, parents, and judges looking to gain an understanding of Informative Speaking (INFO). This competitive speech event is a memorized and 10 minutes long educational speech that must be the original work of the student and quote no more than 150 words, and allows students to use optional visual aids if they choose to do so. In this video we go over: 00:00 Introduction 1:15 What is Informative Speaking? 2:00 What are the rules of Informative Speaking? 4:37 What are the norms of Informative Speaking? 5:55 How is Informative Speaking judged? 7:45 What are some good examples of Informative Speaking? 8:46 How do you choose a topic for Informative Speaking? 16:23 How do you research for Informative Speaking? 24:42 How do you outline an Informative Speech? 1:20:11 How do you flesh out the writing of an outline in Informative Speaking? 1:29:27 How do you edit your Informative Speaking? 1:34:52 How do you memorize your Informative Speech? 1:37:48 How do you make Visual Aids for Informative Speaking? 2:15:18 How do you rehearse and deliver your Informative Speech? 2:20:22 What are some good resources for Informative Speaking? 2:23:43 Closing Thoughts on Informative Speaking Link to the Canva slides used in this presentation: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGt2THyZpA/4ayLs-MR_lLOZN18uehTsA/edit?utm_content=DAGt2THyZpA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton How To: Speech Series, Part 1: Original Oratory - https://youtu.be/B7jiETBfiGM Informative Speaking Resources Below: Best of the NSDA's INFO Resources Intro to Coaching Informative Speaking and Original Oratory: https://www.speechanddebate.org/learn/courses/intro-to-coaching-informative-speaking-and-original-oratory/ Start Here – Teaching Public Address: https://www.speechanddebate.org/start-here-teaching-high-school-public-address/ Judge Training – Informative Speaking and Original Oratory: https://www.speechanddebate.org/learn/courses/judging-original-oratory-and-informative-speaking/ INFO Final Round Video Archive: https://www.speechanddebate.org/informative-speaking-final-round-video-archive/ Webinars: https://www.speechanddebate.org/webinar-recordings/ YouTube Videos: NSDA (Finals Speech Breakdown): https://youtu.be/msQrmaogeaM?si=g_9gNMsreTsUfGB2 Caleb Westbrook (Short Informative Speaking Event Overview): https://youtu.be/uS0MnX7TUKY?si=HHN56YjdSK_2tTA5 INFO Performances on YouTube Collection: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc_BbY8XYJdphVdFSINQYruta3gzmWuQi&si=o-Gwr6jOHck82q4H Coach Jett Smith's Resources: Visual Aid Supplies List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s9ne_EZQS3ou-mOh_88TvWn2sfjnWfdHB0PsxHxFw0w/edit?usp=sharing 64 Citation Phrases for Evidence: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LO_DCQjTd6c27q-cHt-HyFwvQuE9_f-BpYU8_lsznEc/edit?usp=sharing Jett’s INFO Rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18GBmTJljTsNTAS3kafkQ4gLJ2jo2o9gZGzXCShi_S-o/edit?usp=sharing Preparing an INFO Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vUbJ4PkEP-7HtqOVBcne_Ztt6ByLqcyJI5lWGrufZuo/edit?usp=sharing INFO Topic Approval Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16B3RnC8sbdK-RQCzeASaBx3O0u28oy5pHz1iKCD9ehc/edit?usp=sharing INFO Winter Break Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F2v07YjED9dXiAp1PcV3C6-c3ve90RiJ9QQJ-exCEkI/edit?usp=sharing Base Informative Speaking Outline Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lmnDkzeqMeufNZDrqetHJX_AEjZpxBjJj3a577LQurY/edit?usp=sharing Types of Main Points in Informative Speaking Outline Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Tc8Ag8krLi6_FGiutx-S8EDOjiOWhsoz11-xK8NPxs/edit?usp=sharing | Aug 7, 2025 | 2.8k |
![]() How To: Original Oratory -- Preparing, Performing, and Succeeding in OO Speaking & DeliveryJett Smith This video provides a comprehensive guide to students, coaches, teachers, parents, and judges looking to gain an understanding of Original Oratory (OO). This competitive speech event is a memorized and 10 minutes long persuasive speech, that must be original work of the student and quote no more than 150 words. In this video we go over: 0:00 Introduction 1:02 1. What is OO? 1:52 2. What are the rules? 5:42 3. What are the norms? 8:09 4. How is it judged? 11:33 5. What are good examples? 13:31 6. Choosing a Topic 27:14 7. Researching Oratory 38:18 8. Outlining Oratory’s 49:49 9. Flesh Out the Writing 56:26 10. Editing Your Speech 01:05:46 11. Memorizing Your Speech 01:13:42 12. Rehearsing and Delivery 01:21:53 OO Resources 01:26:00 Closing Thoughts on OO Link to the Canva slides used in this presentation: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGFx9ySjzI/OZDWIH0u1M-PYyu2vuRj5w/edit?utm_content=DAGFx9ySjzI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton How to Speech Series Part 2: Informative Speaking - https://youtu.be/HUJCRH0UC3E Original Oratory Resources Below Best of the NSDA's OO Resources Original Oratory Textbook: https://www.speechanddebate.org/wp-content/uploads/Original-Oratory-Textbook.pdf Intro to Coaching Oratory and Informative: https://www.speechanddebate.org/learn/courses/intro-to-coaching-informative-speaking-and-original-oratory/ Start Here – Teaching Public Address: https://www.speechanddebate.org/start-here-teaching-high-school-public-address/ OO Final Round Video Archive: https://www.speechanddebate.org/oratory-final-round-archives/ Webinars: https://www.speechanddebate.org/oratory-final-round-archives/ YouTube Channels / Series Justin Cooper: https://www.youtube.com/@justincooperspeech/ 15 Days to OO: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzL_tPsphMrHyV7-sQD_v-O2TdBSsrkZ&si=5O5ThK42rwhvuNyz OO Performances on YouTube Collection: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16LGNNyuvh_2sV3KkWyjmVloBJtWDitnGa7fqhZMpTGw/edit?usp=sharing Coach Jett Smith's Resources: Jett’s OO Rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W5PzcGepEEc83qFMTJd6WhMFFXtfu41sY4QbPDL4ghY/edit?usp=sharing Preparing an OO Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r_auc3oSCwD6M-ysU-ljZOnmHAHAMwOTbG01qoXxnOg/edit?usp=sharing Topic Approval Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DrKgu7TzwUsSN9bICkaLiUrzuIlTl4FtqiNNwyrOsBI/edit?usp=sharing Winter Break Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQfXs_nZ4X154r-pZH60ZKOkSNrmVUa3p5scyOhDdNk/edit?usp=sharing PCS Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nsglFzfO7r3yB0LMD1wa-YwqQtwlPvmNETqpQ9PXB20/edit?usp=drive_link CES Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11z2JRNuCga6h3ygh4rxRfBxNxHf3zTeGpF6l6vAUbSI/edit?usp=drive_link 2PIS Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AxfUp7R1eT6Xg_VxF5ibHuJIlpXVqZlZyRMGY-b4GeQ/edit?usp=drive_link | Jul 8, 2025 | 1.9k |