*The students will be participating in the 4-H Speech Contest again this year. The 6th graders will complete a 3-5 minute speech (on a topic of their choosing) during Language Arts class during the week of October 20th. The scoring guide used is listed below:
4-H Speech Contest: Week of October 20, 2015
Presenter:
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CONTENT
Fully
prepared; speech is complete
Includes an
interesting title focused on the topic
The purpose of
the speech is worthwhile
The purpose
is clearly stated
The
introduction gets attention
The main
points are easy to follow
Order of the
details makes sense
Includes relevant
information that supports the main points
Credit is
given to sources of information (if needed)
Includes
many details and information concerning the subject
Conclusion
is brief, interesting, and final
Sentences
are easy to understand (not too long)
The speech
is interesting and engaging
Sincere,
engaging, unique voice
Presenter
uses correct grammar and vocabulary
The speech
is easy to understand and flows properly
The
presenter put full effort into this speech
DELIVERY
The speaker
is friendly
The speaker---
-talks directly to the
audience
-looks at the audience
-stands up straight, but
is not too stiff
-seems relaxed and at-ease
-does not lean or sway
-speaks loudly enough
-correctly pronounces all
words
-uses notes without
distracting from the speech
GENERAL
Stays within
the 3-5 minutes time limit
Displays a
sense of wanting to communicate with audience
Makes the
audience believe this subject is important
Uses appropriate
tone relating to the topic (humorous, solemn, etc.)
Does not read
directly from notecards or sound overly “memorized”
Seems
natural, conversation, and sincere
Speech
reflects the thoughts and personality of the speaker
Total:
___/99 = ____%
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