Classes

Monday, October 5, 2015

4-H Speech Contest

*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: _____________________________
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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