Individual Events Judging - Pattern B
Prior to
coming to the round, contestants draw three topics, choose one and are given
30 minutes to prepare an appropriate speech on a topic of significant
contemporary interest discussed in major national news magazines during the
weeks prior to the tournament. Contestants
have been permitted to use books, magazines, library aides, etc., but not to
consult with other persons. Contestants
MUST speak in their assigned order, as they arrive at the room.
At the conclusion of the speech, the contestant MAY remain in the room
to observe the other speakers. Students
must speak on the topic they have drawn.
The maximum speaking time is 7 minutes.
There is no minimum time. Notes
may not be used in Varsity Division.
Selections may be chosen from published stories,
plays, essays, or poems which are serious in nature.
Title and author must be included in the introduction.
Gestures, pantomime, and singing are acceptable, but should be used
with restraint. Students may add
appropriate introductory and transitional materials, but they may not change
the author’s intent. The
maximum speaking time is 10 minutes, including introduction.
There is no minimum limit. Presentations
must be memorized in Varsity Division.
RULE CHANGE: Sitting, kneeling, and lying on the floor PERMITTED. Furniture may NOT be used.
III.
Original Advocacy:
The speech is the original work of the contestant. Any appropriate subject may be used, but the contestant must be truthful. Non-factual references, especially personal experiences, should be identified as such. Some direct quotation is allowed, but visual aids are not allowed. NOTE: All students in this event must present a specific legislative solution to the problem they address. The maximum speaking time is 10 minutes. There is no minimum limit. Orations must be memorized in Varsity Division.
IV.
Oratorical Interpretation:
The contestant chooses a published speech
delivered originally by a real person. This
is not meant to be an impersonation. The
interpretation should recreate the meaning of the selection through the use of
voice, gestures, eye contact, and facial expression.
Maximum speaking time is 10 minutes.
There is no minimum time limit. Interpretations
must be memorized in Varsity Division.
RULE
CHANGE: Sitting, kneeling, and lying on the floor PERMITTED.
Furniture may NOT be used.
V.
Original Prose/Poetry:
The prose-poetry presentations are the original
composition(s) and ideas of the contestant.
No props or costumes are permitted.
Singing is permitted. The
contestant may use up to 150 words quoted from other sources. Maximum speaking
time is 10 minutes. There is no
minimum time limit. Manuscripts
or notes are optional at Varsity and Novice levels.
RULE CHANGE: Sitting, kneeling, and lying on the floor PERMITTED. Furniture may NOT be used.