STATE EXTEMPORANEOUS 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 effectively capture you attention and prepare you for the speech? Did the speaker clearly state the topic and provide a thesis statement?

Analysis

Did the student show evidence of critical thinking and sound logic? Did he or she seem knowledgeable about the subject?

Development and Organization

Did the speech directly address the chosen topic? Were the introduction and conclusion sufficient? Were adequate evidence and reasoning used? If used, were sources cited? Were the main ideas apparent and transitions clear? Was time used effectively?

Delivery

Was there use of vocal variety and emphasis? Did the speaker communicate effectively with the audience? Was there sufficient eye contact? Were movement and gestures used appropriately?

Total Effectiveness

What was the total impression of the speech and speaker upon you, the critic?

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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 EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING RULES

Drawing of Subtopics. One-half hour before speaking time, each contestant shall draw three topics, one of which shall be chosen by the speaker.

Preparation. Contestants may use books or magazines during the preparation period, but may not confer with any other person about the topic. An extemp preparation room shall be available at Speech State Championships.

Length. A maximum of seven minutes shall be allowed for each speech with 30 seconds of grace. A speaker may be disqualified if he speaks more than 7-1 / 2 minutes. A timekeeper will use cards or hand signals showing the time left in the speech: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1 / 2, 0.

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.

No contestant may be penalized if a stopwatch was not used for timing.

Notes. No notes may be used during the delivery, and no promptings are allowed.