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by Logan Scisco
A large majority of extempers compete as part of a team. They allocate cutting assignments for everyone on the squad, may critique each other’s speeches in practice, and provide moral support for each other tournaments. However, there is another type of extemper: the so-called “lone wolf.” “Lone wolf” extempers compete on their own, not having a larger team to rely upon. “Lone wolf” extempers are becoming increasingly common as more homeschool students have begun participating in extemporaneous speaking across the country. This strategy piece will provide some tips on how “lone wolf” extempers can prosper.