AFTER DINNER SPEAKING BALLOT

Round _____ Section _____ Student Code ______________________________

Judge’s Name ______________________ School _____________________________

Topic ____________________________________ Length of Speech _______________

Please comment on the following areas. The questions may be used as guides.

See reverse for OSAA rules.

Introduction

Did the introduction clearly state the topic and increase your interest? Is the thesis

statement evident?

Content

Was the speech clearly organized? Were there effective transitions? Is the humor appropriate for high school audiences? Is the topic interesting and socially relevant? Was the serious undertone evident? Was the toast creative?

Delivery

Did the speaker use conversational delivery? Were unmotivated gestures, random movement, and artificial vocal variety avoided? Did the speaker connect effectively with the audience?

Total Effectiveness

What was the total impression of the speech and speaker upon you, the critic, as compared to other speakers in the round?

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CIRCLE THE NUMBER BELOW THAT INDICATES THE RATING OF THIS SPEAKER. TIES ARE PERMITTED.

50-49-48-47-46-45 (Excellent)

44-43-42-41-40-39-38-37 (Good)

36-35-34-33-32-31 (Fair)

RANK THE SPEAKER. NO TIES.

1^ST 2^ND 3^RD 4^TH 5^TH 6^TH

OSAA ADS RULES

Subject. The student chooses his own subject and develops an original speech. "Original" means "not copied, reproduced, or translated; novel, fresh; not borrowed from some other source."

General Purpose. To entertain.

Nature of the Speech.

1. The speech should have an undertone of seriousness.

2. The speech should not be:

A. A series of unrelated jokes.

B. A skit or vaudeville performance.

C. Dependent upon impersonation, although character suggestions and use of dialect in telling jokes or stories is permissible.

D. A speech that is "acted out."

3. Humor must always be in good taste. Offensive humor and materials shall not be permitted.

Length. The speech shall be no more than six minutes in length with 30 seconds of grace allowed. If laughter delays the speaker, the timekeeper shall make allowance by stopping the watch at the beginning and starting it at the end of each interruption. Time signals may be given at the speaker’s request; however, presentation within the time length is ultimately the responsibility of the speaker. Contestants who violate the time limit may receive a lower rank. No contestant may be penalized if a stopwatch was not used for timing. After-dinner Speaking Finals shall not be timed.

Communication among judges during the round. Judges must make independent decisions. Judges shall not discuss decisions with other judges prior to turning in ballots. Timekeepers may share the length of a given speech only. If questions arise regarding the rules or conduct of an event, judges shall ask at Speech State Championships headquarters.