Conduct Quality Speech Contests By District 89 1311C
Agenda 4Contest Quiz 4Qualified Contest Chair 4Qualified Chief Judge 4Break 4How to judge the contests 4Questions and Answers
Contest Quiz True or False 1. Division Director is responsible to check contestant s eligibility 2. Signed but no name ballot can still be counted as valid ballot 3. An assistant division director competed in other division TT contest cannot serve as chief judge in his own division TT contest 4. Contest entry fee for contestant can be waived upon request 5. Only Contest Chair can disqualify a contestant based on originality 6. Chief Judge prepares the judge s ballots 7. Contest Chair completes the Notification of Contest Winner form 8. Timers prepare stopwatch
How To Judge The Contests 1311C
Agenda 4Contest Types & Scoring Allocation 4Contest Judging - - - Content Delivery Language 4Live Firing
Contests & Scoring Allocation International Humour Table Topics Evaluation World Championships Most recognized Highly competitive Recognise value of humour in speaking Encourage developmentof impromptu speaking skills Develop evaluation, analytical & motivation skills Contest Type International Humorous Table Topics Content 50 55 55 Delivery 30 30 30 Language 20 15 15 Total 100 100 100 Contest Type Analytical Recommend Technique Summation Total Evaluation 40 30 15 15 100 2
Content What to Observe? Speech Development Structure defined opening, body & conclusion Organisation purpose clear & defined Support materials Effectiveness Achievement of purpose subject matter clear to audience Audience interest subject relevant to audience Reception How does the audience react Speech Value Ideas Does the speaker have something to say Logic Have a clearly defined message Original Thought Stimulate listeners thinking Note:Above mainly reflects International Speech Contest. Some slight differences in Humorous & Table Topics Speech Contests. 3
Delivery What to Observe? Physical Appearance Does the speaker look neat & appropriate Body Language Gestures have purpose, facial expressionsmatch message SpeakingArea How well the area is used Voice Flexibility Good quality, moderate to show feelings & emotions Volume Adequate for the room, words clear, easy to understand Manner Directness Does the speaker believe in their message Assurance Clear & confidentin sharing msg Enthusiasm Speak with enthusiasm conveying message 3
Language What to Observe? Appropriateness To Speech Purpose Does language fit the speech ToAudience Promote understanding of speaker s message Correctness Grammar Is the speaker s grammar good Pronunciation Is enunciation good Word Selection Diction and word choice effect, show study and preparation Note:Above mainly reflects International Speech Contest. Some slight differences in Humorous & Table Topics Speech Contests. 3
Live Firing We are going to watch two contest speeches and you are going to judge them and select the winner.
Contestant No. 1 William Powell Contestant No. 2 Russ Dantu 1 Minute silent for judges to mark their ballots
Fill in your ballot form and pass it to the ballot counter
Questions and Answers
Let see the result Is the result same as yours? If not, what does it mean?
Contest Quiz True or False 1. Division Contest Chair Director is responsible to check contestant s eligibility 2. Signed but no name ballot can is invalid still be ballot counted as valid ballot 3. An assistant division director competed in other division TT contest can or cannot serve as chief judge in his own division TT contest 4. Contest entry fee for contestant can must be be waived upon request 5. Only Contest Chair can disqualify a contestant based on originality Chief Judge or Contest Chair Contest 6. Chief Chair Judge prepares the judge s ballots 7. Chief Contest Judge Chair completes the Notification of Contest Winner form Chief 8. Timers Judge prepare stopwatch
Conclusion 4Do you know how to be a contest chair? 4Do you know how to be a chief judge? 4Do you know how to be a voting judge? 4The Speech Contest Rulebook is an important guide
Conclusion Let s conduct quality speech contests for our members