CONTESTANT # _________

Award each speaker from 1 point (“fair”) to 10 points (“excellent”) for each criterion.

CONTENT (40 points possible)                                 (Space to make optional comments.)

• Adherence to subject           ___ points             ___________________________________
• Development of thesis         ___ points             ___________________________________
• Effectiveness of language   ___ points             ____________________________________
• Clarity of organization           ___ points             __________________________________

 “CONTENT” points subtotal (out of 40 possible) = _______

DELIVERY (40 points possible)

• Good posture & eye contact  ___ points             ____________________________________
• Proper use of pace & pause ___ points             ____________________________________
• Clear volume & projection     ___ points              ____________________________________
• Effective vocal variety              ___ points             ____________________________________

“DELIVERY” points subtotal (out of 40 possible) = _______

OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS (20 points)

• Confidence and sincerity      ___ points             ____________________________________
• Appeal to audience                ___ points             ____________________________________

“EFFECTIVENESS” points subtotal (out of 20 possible) = _______

Number of speakers competing = ____                 Rank (place) of this speaker = ____ (no ties)

 

Judge’s name (please print) ________________________________ Zone __________________

Judge’s signature ________________________________________ Date __________________

Penalties

*1-point penalty for each 15 seconds or fraction thereof over or under the allotted time

*5-point penalty for any mention of name or school or hometown, or for failure to include the assigned Churchill quotation

*Disqualification for failure to identify non-original material or for use of props or special costumes/clothing.

 

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