INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA SCHOOLS

Extemporaneous Speaking Adjudication Sheet

Speaker Number: Judge: Round: Room: Rank in Round: Time:

The Question is:

Score each speaker on each point proportionately to the maximum credits allowed for that item. Time of less than 4:50 minutes or more than 7:10 minutes shall result in a deduction of 10 points. VARIATION IN ACCENT IS NOT TO BE A CRITERION FOR JUDGING CRITERIA INTRODUCTION Includes general statement of theme or central idea at outset, catches attention and arouses interest 10 COMMENTS POINTS SCORE

SPEECH CONSTRUCTION AND CONTENT Continuity of thought through unity, coherence and clarity Is the organization of the speech evident? Does the speech convince or inform through: o Reasoning and evidence (quotations, authorities etc.) 10 20 20

CONCLUSION Does the conclusion reinforce the major idea(s) of the speech? DELIVERY Physical poise, gesture and eye contact Effective use of language Voice projection, fluency, enunciation 10 10 10 10

Deduction for time infraction (10 points) TOTAL 100

NB:

This adjudication sheet must be returned to Tournament Headquarters as soon as possible after the round has finished. Judges must score each criterion.

05/2007