KFSAC FORENSICS RULES 2000, Version 2.11
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1. Debate (rules separate from this)
2. Duet Acting (one set of rules):
a. Serious
b. Comic
3. Extemporaneous Speaking
4. Impromptu Speaking
5. Multiple Reading
6. Oral Interpretation of Literature (one set of rules)
a. Serious
b. Comic
7. Oratory
8. Story-Telling
Version History
1. AIS wrote version 1.0. They adapted this from the EMAC rules.
2. BBS wrote version 2.0. Besides making minor changes to the oral interpretation rules, they made substantial changes (and corrections) to the debate rules. Further, they added two new events: Story-Telling and Multiple Reading.
a. Version 2.1 adds new "preliminary feedback sheets" for all categories. These can be used in practice sessions either at the respective schools or at preliminary rounds.
DUET ACTING
DEFINITION:
Due acting entails a scene from a full length or one-art play [published or the original work of one of the performers) to be presented by two students. The performance must be a self-contained unit, and if more than one scene is performed, narrative transitions should link the scenes.
BASIC RULES:
1. Participation in the scene should be divided as equally as possible.
2. Make-up, costumes. props, lighting. and music are not permitted.
3. Two chairs will be provided.
4. All lines must be memorized.
5. The scene should not have been presented by these performers in a previous KFSAC tournament.
TIME:
A time limit of nine minutes will be strictly enforced. If a piece runs more than 10 seconds overtime, the participants will automatically receive a deduction of 4 speaker points and will not be allowed to continue the performance, unless, in the opinion of the judges, the overtime was due to audience reaction. No minimum time is set.
DUET ACTING CRITIQUE
Contestant Name ____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time ______________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points __________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
USE OF BODY: Points ___________
a. blocking flows, seems natural E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. natural, unforced. movements gestures E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective pantomime, when appropriate E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. posture, stance fits character; is consistent E/3 S/2 NI/1
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________
a. clear articulation: appropriate, varied volume E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. excellent range and variety of pitch E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective, varied use of tempo E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. fluid, natural delivery E/3 S/2 NI/1
BELIEVABILITY/CHARACTERIZATION: Points:___________
a. creates a distinct, consistent character E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. characters match or work for text E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. plays part honestly, even if exaggerated E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. movement matches character's emotions E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. voice matches character's emotions E/3 S/2 NI/1
f. show insight into what the characters want E/3 S/2 NI/1
g. actors fight hard for what the characters want E/3 S/2 NI/1
h. actors avoid forcing, overacting E/3 S/2 NI/1
i. actors never break character E/3 S/2 NI/1
ENSEMBLE: Points:___________
a. the scene is demanding for BOTH actors E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. actors listen to each other (when appropriate) E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. focus on/react directly to each other E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. cue pick-ups occur naturally flowing from E/3 S/2 NI/1
the action; actors don't just wait their turns
to say their lines
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________
a. scene works well as a whole E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. scene parts fit together smoothly/seamlessly E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. affects audience emotionally/ intellectually E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. if serious, scene expresses deep emotion: E/3 S/2 NI/1
if comic, is decidedly funny
DUET ACTING PRELIMINARY FEEDBACK FORM
Contestant Name ____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time_______________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points __________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
USE OF BODY: Points ___________ (12 possible);
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________ (12 possible):
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BELIEVABILITY/CHARACTERIZATION: Points:___________ (27 possible)
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ENSEMBLE: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
EXTEMPORANEOUS
SPEAKINGDEFINITION:
The extemporaneous speech is an oration on a topic unknown to the contestant until 1/2 hour before his/her performance. Ideally, it is an oral essay with an effective introduction, logical development, and a sound conclusion. Students draw from topics provided by the host school, in an enclosed area, one half hour before the performance. Topics are questions based on information taken from Time and Newsweek magazines in the 3 months prior to the tournament, but not from the most recent two weeks before the tournament.
BASIC RULES:
Each contestant will draw a topic from those provided by the host school. he/she will have the one half hour prior to the round to prepare his/her speech. The students will prepare by studying articles and notes in his/her file, as prepared before the time of the tournament. Each school will have its own file of magazines, and each student, his/her own notes.
The speech should be structured so that it includes a short introduction and the communication to the audience of the exact topic (question) of the speech in the initial phase. Main points should be clear, easily identified by the audience, developed in sufficient depth to prove the points, and connected together in a logical progression of ideas. Information used in the speech should be documented, and the speaker should include verbal references which inform the audience of the documentation regarding particular pieces of pertinent information, The effective conclusion should lead naturally from the body of the speech, providing the audience with closure on the topic without addressing additional points not developed in the body of the speech. The judge should evaluate the speaker on the content and organization of the speech, the speaker's effective use of language, and poised platform behavior.
TIME :
The contestant will have 1/2 hour to prepare his/her speech. He/she must deliver the speech in under six minutes.
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CRITIQUE
Contestant Name ____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time______________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points _________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
FORM: Points ___________
a. effective eve contact E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. natural, unforced. appropriate gestures E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. strong, confident posture E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. if used. notecard is not a prop, does not distract E/3 S/2 NI/1
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________
a. clear articulation: appropriate. varied volume E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. excellent range and variety of pitch E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective, varied use of tempo E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. fluid, natural delivery E/3 S/2 NI/1
ORGANIZATION: Points:___________
a. begins with an effective attention getter E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. provides a cleat controlling idea E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. makes clear major points E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. links major points to controlling idea E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. closes with an effective, arresting clincher E/3 S/2 NI/1
EVIDENCE/SUPPORT: Points:___________
a. provides clear, interesting, detailed examples E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. examples effectively support major points E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. provides a variety of examples E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. clear documentation from authoritative sources E/3 S/2 NI/1
PERSUASIVENESS: Points:___________
a. language flows E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. argument is logical, tightly reasoned E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. speaker seems in control, authoritative E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. convinces audience of her/his viewpoint E/3 S/2 NI/1
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________
a. speech works well as a whole E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. component ports fit smoothly/seamlessly E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. affects audience emotionally or intellectually E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. holds audience's attention from beginning to end E/3 S/2 NI/1
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING PRELIMINARY FEEDBACK FORM
Contestant Name ____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time ______________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points __________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
FORM: Points ___________ (12 possible);
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________ (12 possible):
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION: Points:___________ (27 possible)
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EVIDENCE/SUPPORT: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PERSUASIVENESS: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
DEFINITION:
The impromptu speech is an extemporaneous oration an a topic unknown to the contestant until immediately before his/her performance. Ideally. It is an oral essay with an effective introduction, logical development, and a sound, logical conclusion. There is a one-minute period before the speech for preparation.
BASlC RULES:
1. Each contestant will be given one of the following types of topics: incomplete sentences or phrases. Quotations, single words. He/she will have 30 seconds to select from among these topics, then one additional minute to organize his/her thoughts (All contestants will receive the same three topics,)
2. The speaker should convey the exact topic of his/her speech to the audience very early on. A short introduction should be given, after which the participant must develop the subject in a logical way. If a series of points are given, it should be done in such a way as to connect them naturally and with ease: the contestant should consider each point in some depth and avoid merely giving a superficial list of ideas. The conclusion should be effective and to the point. In addition to the content of the speech, the verbal and physical poise of the contestant should be taken into account in the judge's evaluation.
3. Speakers may not enter the room until it is their turn to speak. It is most important that no one, whether speakers or members of the audience, leave the room until all participants in every room have finished the round.
4. The speaker must not speak less than two minutes and not more than three minutes.
TIME :
The contestant will have 30 seconds to choose one of the three topics, after which he is given 1 minute to prepare the speech and make notes. The actual time of the impromptu speech is 3 minutes. Judges should give tie lowest mark to a contestant who speaks far less than 2 minutes or more than 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
RESTRICTIONS :
Speakers may not enter the room until it is the turn to speak. The judge assumes responsibility for calling each contestant in the order listed on the event ballot. It is most important that no one, whether speakers or members of the audience. leaves the room until all participants in every room have finished the impromptu round.
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING CRITIQUE
Contestant Name ____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round __________
Piece _____________________________________ Time__________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points_________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
FORM: Points ___________
a. effective eve contact E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. natural, unforced. appropriate gestures E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. strong, confident posture E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. if used. notecard is not a prop, does not distract E/3 S/2 NI/1
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________
a. clear articulation: appropriate. varied volume E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. excellent range and variety of pitch E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective, varied use of tempo E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. fluid, natural delivery E/3 S/2 NI/1
ORGANIZATION: Points:___________
a. begins with an effective attention getter E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. provides a clear, controlling idea E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. makes clear major points E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. links major points to controlling idea E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. closes with an effective, arresting clincher E/3 S/2 NI/1
EVIDENCE/SUPPORT: Points:___________
a. provides clear, interesting, detailed examples E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. examples effectively support major points E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. provides a variety of examples E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. examples are interesting, compelling E/3 S/2 NI/1
PERSUASIVENESS: Points:___________
a. language flows E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. argument is logical, tightly reasoned E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. speaker seems in control, authoritative E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. convinces audience of her/his viewpoint E/3 S/2 NI/1
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________
a. speech works well as a whole E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. component ports fit smoothly/seamlessly E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. affects audience emotionally or intellectually E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. holds audience's attention from beginning to end E/3 S/2 NI/1
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING PRELIMINARY FEEDBACK FORM
Contestant Name ____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time ___________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points ___________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
FORM: Points ___________ (12 possible);
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________ (12 possible):
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION: Points:___________ (27 possible)
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EVIDENCE/SUPPORT: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PERSUASIVENESS: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
MULTIPLE READING
DEFINITION:
A multiple reading allows students the chance to read a selection that involves several characters, positions, or attitudes. The students within the group may switch characters within the course of the reading. Often, multiple readings present an adaptation of a longer work of literature, however, readers may present a totally new work, a collage of selections, or even a work of non-fiction. To give some idea of the range, at one event, multiple readings held the following titles: "Aids," "Curious George," "25 Shakespeare Plays in Ten Minutes," and "High School: It's a Concept!"
MATERIALS:
The group may present one or more selections from prose, drama, or poetry. The multiple reading may concern a serious or non-serious subject. While a group may not present a multiple reading previously performed at KFSAC events, that group's multiple may contain work previously presented in other events as part of the multiple reading.
BASIC RULES:
1. The multiple should include an introduction.
2. The selection may be serious or humorous, but all multiple readings will be considered as one category.
3. A manuscript is required, and all students in the multiple group must hold their manuscripts at all times.
4. The work should develop distinct characterizations though characters may portray a position rather than a particular person.
5. No costumes, make-up, music, lighting, or props may be used.
6. Students can take no more than 2 steps in any one direction in a single movement.
7. Multiple readings contain as many as 9 students and as few as 3.
8. Students cannot sing.
TIME LIMIT:
The entire presentation, including introduction and transitions (if any) may not last more than twelve minutes. No minimum time is set. Speakers will be asked to quit speaking 10 seconds past twelve minutes and will be penalized 3 speaker points unless, in the opinion of the judge, the overtime was due to audience reaction.
MULTIPLE READING CRITIQUE
Contestants' Names___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________ Contestants' Number______________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time _____________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)_____________________ Total Speaker Points__________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
LITERARY UNDERSTANDING: Points ___________
a. piece is demanding E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. piece is effectively cut, not choppy E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. clear, effective introduction catches attention E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. speakers display, through voice and gesture, a E/3 S/2 NI/1
true understanding of the piece.
FORM: Points ___________
a. effective eve contact E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. introduction memorized E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective use of manuscript E/3 S/2 NI/1
PHYSICALITY: Points ___________
a. effective use of facial expressions E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. natural, unforced movements, gestures E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective use of posture E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. movements enhance power of the reading E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. characters' move uniformly when required E/3 S/2 NI/1
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________
a. clear articulation: appropriate. varied volume E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. excellent range and variety of pitch E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective, varied use of tempo E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. fluid, natural delivery E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. voices can be distinguished from one another E/3 S/2 NI/1
CHARACTERIZATION: Points:___________
a. creates distinct, consistent characters (positions) E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. characters match or work for text E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. presents characters honestly even if exaggerated E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. gestures match characters' emotions E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. voice matches characters' emotions E/3 S/2 NI/1
f. shows insight into what the characters want E/3 S/2 NI/1
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________
a. interpretation works well as a whole E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. parts fit together smoothly/seamlessly E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. affects audience emotionally or intellectually E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. if serious, performance shows deep emotions: E/3 S/2 NI/1
if comic, performance is decidedly funny.
MULTIPLE READING PRELIMINARY FEEDBACK FORM
Contestants' Names______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________ Contestants' Numbers__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time______________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points _________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
LITERARY UNDERSTANDING: Points ___________ (12 possible);
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FORM: Points:__________ (9 possible):
Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHYSICALITY: Points:___________ (15 possible)
Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
USE OF VOICE: Points:___________ (15 possible)
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHARACTERIZATION: Points:___________ (18 possible)
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE
DEFINITION:
Oral interpretation is the art of analyzing selections of literature through the use of the voice and body and of effectively communicating the meaning and mood to an audience. The interpreter's intent is to Share the intellectual and emotional content of the selection with his/her audience.
MATERIALS:
The speaker may present one or more published selections from prose, drama, or poetry. 'The speaker may present one or more selections, selections should not have been presented by the speaker in previous KFSAC tournaments.
BASIC RULES:
1. The participant will present the material while seated on a stool or standing.
2. The speaker should extemporaneously deliver an introduction.
3. The selection may be serious or humorous, There win be two divisions of competition.
4. A manuscript is required: however, there should be eye contact as long as illusion of reading is maintained.
5. Memorization is not desirable, although the speaker should show a thorough familiarity with the script which win allow eye contact with the audience .
6. No costumes, make-up, music, lighting, or props may be used.
TIME LIMIT:
The entire presentation, including introduction and transitions (if any) may not last more than eight minutes. No minimum time is set. Speakers will be asked to quit speaking 10 seconds past eight minutes and will be penalized 3 speaker points unless, in the opinion of the judge, the overtime was due to audience reaction.
ORAL INTERPRETATION CRITIQUE
Contestant Name ____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time ______________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)_____________________ Total Speaker Points___________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
LITERARY UNDERSTANDING: Points ___________
a. piece is demanding E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. piece is effectively cut, not choppy E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. clear, effective introduction catches attention E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. speaker displays, through voice and gesture, a E/3 S/2 NI/1
true understanding of the piece.
FORM: Points ___________
a. effective eve contact E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. stays seated throughout E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. introduction memorized E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective use of manuscript E/3 S/2 NI/1
PHYSICALITY: Points ___________
a. effective use of facial expressions E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. natural, unforced movements, gestures E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective use of posture E/3 S/2 NI/1
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________
a. clear articulation: appropriate. varied volume E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. excellent range and variety of pitch E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective, varied use of tempo E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. fluid, natural delivery E/3 S/2 NI/1
CHARACTERIZATION: Points:___________
a. creates distinct, consistent characters E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. characters match or work for text E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. presents characters honestly even if exaggerated E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. gestures match characters' emotions E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. voice matches characters' emotions E/3 S/2 NI/1
f. shows insight into what the characters want E/3 S/2 NI/1
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________
a. interpretation works well as a whole E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. parts fit together smoothly/seamlessly E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. affects audience emotionally or intellectually E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. if serious, performance shows deep emotions: E/3 S/2 NI/1
if comic, performance is decidedly funny.
ORAL INTERPRETATION PRELIMINARY FEEDBACK FORM
Contestant Name____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time ____________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points_________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
LITERARY UNDERSTANDING: Points ___________ (12 possible);
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FORM: Points:__________ (12 possible):
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHYSICALITY: Points:___________ (9 possible)
Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
USE OF VOICE: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHARACTERIZATION: Points:___________ (18 possible)
Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
ORATORY
DEFINITION:
Each speaker prepares a written speech on a topic of some social significance. Usually he/she should try to choose a topic in which he/she must persuade the audience to see and agree with his/his point of view. It is permissible to treat the topic in a light or humorous manner, yet a point of some importance should be made.'
BASIC RULES:
1. An oration is the original work of the speaker. It should he persuasive in nature, which may include alerting people to a potential, danger, proposing a solution, strengthening dedication to an accepted cause, or eulogizing a person.
2. The speech should have a very clear introduction, body, and a conclusion.
Statements should be well-documented. but not every statement needs to be documented. The speaker should tell where the evidence of his/her more important statements were found. No more than 100 words of quoted material should be included.
4. The speech will be delivered ~-from memory without the use of a podium.
TIME LIMITS:
The time limit is eight minutes, There is no minimum, but a speech less than five minutes may not be long enough for the speaker to adequately develop ideas.
ORATORY CRITIQUE
Contestant Name ____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time _____________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)_____________________ Total Speaker Points __________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
FORM: Points ___________
a. effective eye contact E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. natural, unforced. appropriate gestures E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. strong, confident posture E/3 S/2 NI/1
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________
a. clear articulation: appropriate. varied volume E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. excellent range and variety of pitch E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective, varied use of tempo E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. fluid, natural delivery E/3 S/2 NI/1
ORGANIZATION: Points:___________
a. begins with an effective attention getter E/3 S/2 NI/1
b, provides a cleat controlling idea E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. makes clear major points E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. links major points to controlling idea E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. closes with an effective, arresting clincher E/3 S/2 NI/1
EVIDENCE/SUPPORT: Points:___________
a. provides clear, detailed examples E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. examples effectively support major points E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. provides a variety of examples E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. examples are interesting, compelling E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. clear documentation from authoritative sources E/3 S/2 NI/1
PERSUASIVENESS: Points:___________
a. language flows E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. argument is logical, tightly reasoned E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. speaker seems in control, authoritative E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. convinces audience of her/his viewpoint E/3 S/2 NI/1
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________
a. speech works well as a whole E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. component parts fit smoothly/seamlessly E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. affects audience emotionally or intellectually E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. holds audience's attention from beginning to end E/3 S/2 NI/1
ORATORY PRELIMINARY FEEDBACK FORM
Contestant Name____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time _____________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points _________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
FORM: Points ___________ (9 possible);
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________ (12 possible):
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION: Points:___________ (15 possible)
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EVIDENCE/ SUPPORT: Points:___________ (15 possible)
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PERSUASIVENESS: Points:___________ (18 possible)
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
STORY-TELLING
DEFINITION:
Story-telling entails the art of presenting a piece of literature to a younger audience, defined, in this case as those between the ages of 7-12. A story-teller must choose words and concepts carefully, not only to reach this younger audience, but also to hold their attention. Note that, due to the relatively low level of English in the target audience, language chosen must match needs of the listener.
MATERIALS:
The speaker may present one or more published selections from prose, drama, or poetry either aimed at this age level or adapted to suit their needs. The teller may also write an original work. The work cannot have been presented at previous KFSAC tournaments.
BASIC RULES:
1. The speaker should deliver an introduction aimed at getting the attention of the listener.
2. The selection may be serious or humorous.
3. A manuscript or note-cards may be used, but the speaker should have such familiarity with the story that he/she holds the listeners attention.
4. No costumes, make-up, music, lighting, or props may be used.
5. Hand gestures or movement are allowed. However, the teller must keep a script with him/her.
6. The story should be appropriate in terms of subject matter and presentation for the target audience group.
TIME LIMIT:
The entire presentation, including introduction and transitions (if any) may not last more than six minutes. No minimum time is set. Speakers will be asked to quit speaking 10 seconds past six minutes and will be penalized 3 speaker points unless, in the opinion of the judge, the overtime was due to audience reaction.
STORY-TELLING CRITIQUE
Contestant Name ____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round ___________
Piece _____________________________________ Time _____________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points ________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
LITERARY SELECTION: Points ___________
a. piece is suitable for the target audience E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. clear, effective introduction catches attention E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. speaker displays, through voice and gesture, a E/3 S/2 NI/1
true understanding of the piece.
FORM: Points ___________
a. effective eve contact E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. introduction memorized E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective use of manuscript E/3 S/2 NI/1
PHYSICALITY: Points ___________
a. effective use of facial expressions E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. natural, unforced movements, gestures E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective use of posture E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. holds a young listeners' attention E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. supplements/explains unfamiliar concepts E/3 S/2 NI/1
USE OF VOICE: Points:__________
a. clear articulation: appropriate, varied volume E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. excellent range and variety of pitch E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. effective, varied use of tempo E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. fluid, natural delivery E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. easily understood by the audience E/3 S/2 NI/1
CHARACTERIZATION: Points:___________
a. creates distinct, consistent characters E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. characters match or work for text E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. presents characters honestly even if exaggerated E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. gestures match characters' emotions E/3 S/2 NI/1
e. voice matches characters' emotions E/3 S/2 NI/1
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________
a. interpretation works well as a whole E/3 S/2 NI/1
b. affects audience emotionally or intellectually E/3 S/2 NI/1
c. story elicits younger reader's response E/3 S/2 NI/1
d. If comic, performance is decidedly funny, if E/3 S/2 NI/1
serious moves listeners.
STORY-TELLING PRELIMINARY FEEDBACK FORM
Contestant Name____________________________ Contestant Number__________________
Judge_____________________________________ Room_____________ Round __________
Piece _____________________________________ Time ____________________________
Rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)______________________ Total Speaker Points ________________
Award points in each category as follows: Excellent=3; Satisfactory=2; Needs Improvement=1
LITERARY SELECTION: Points ___________ (9 possible);
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FORM: Points:__________ (9 possible):
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHYSICALITY: Points:___________ (15 possible)
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
USE OF VOICE: Points:___________ (15 possible)
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHARACTERIZATION: Points:___________ (15 possible)
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Points:___________ (12 possible)
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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