STATE MEMORIZED SERIOUS 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

Were the title and author appropriately identified? Was a mood created? How was the transition from introduction to selection?

Body

Was the speech cut well so that the plot could be easily followed? Did the selection build to appropriate climaxes?

Delivery

Did the student effectively use facial expressions, gestures, and vocal inflection to enhance the interpretation? Did the interpreter re-create the mood intended by the author? Were the various characters easily distinguished from one another?

Total Effectiveness

What was the total impression of the interpreter and material upon you, the critic, as compared to other students in the round?

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 MEMORIZED SERIOUS RULES

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.

Introduction. Each speaker shall appropriately introduce the material. The title and author of the selection must be given.

Presentation. The materials are to be memorized. Physical objects, props, or costumes are not allowed. Use of focal points and/or direct eye contact with the audience should be determined by the requirements of the literature being interpreted.

Materials. Selections shall be cuttings from published, printed novels, short stories, plays or poetry. Recorded material (video tape, DVD, audio tape, CD or phonograph recording) or material from the internet that is not published or printed is prohibited. Original material published in a high school publication such as a newspaper, literary magazine or yearbook is prohibited. Monologues are allowed. Selections may be chosen from any good literature without regard to publication date.

Length. Contestants shall speak no more than ten (10) minutes with no grace period. 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 disqualified if a stopwatch was not used for timing.