Speech contest

Sample Judging Criteria

Phonetically Viewed (10 points)

• Pronunciation: Is each word clear?
• Volume: Can you hear well?
• Intonation: Does the expression vary? Can you hear the rise and fall in the pitch in their voice?
• Pace: Is the rhythm, speed and momentum maintained?

Content (10 points)

• What is the quality of their subject matter?
  • Did you want to keep listening?
  • Did you learn something?
  • Did it motivate you?
• What is the quality of their choice of wording?
• Is the speech clearly organised?

Expression (10 points)

• Is there good use of eye contact?
• Does the speaker appear relaxed and confident?
• Is there effective use of emotion (e.g. humor, anger, sadness)?
• Does the speaker hold the attention of the audience?
• Is the speech memorised?
  • No Penalty: quickly checking the paper a few times for reference.
  • Minor Penalty: Exceeding 5 minute time frame will result in a penalty.
  • Minor Penalty: Excessively checking their paper will result in a penalty (referencing paper more than 4 or 5 times).
  • Minor Penalty: Extended periods of checking will result in a penalty (staring at the paper for a long time).
  • Major Penalty: Directly reading their speech will result in a penalty.

The severity of each penalty is left to the discretion of each individual judge

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