JUDGING FORMS used for the GOLDEN GAVEL Contest
The following are the Judges will use to Guide them in Judging each speech..
The first page will be a written report that will be given to each speaker, from each judge. And will guide the judges as to how to award points for each speech.
The second page will be the summary each speakers points, and will be used by the Chief Judge to determine the position of each speaker, and determine the Winner and Runner Up for the evening.
The flip side of the second page is addition guidelines to the Judges. Each speaker is advised to read this before they prepare their speeches.
If you wish to print these pages, click here to Download a printable format (PDF).
(To be completed for each contestant)
CONTESTANT
NAME:___________________________________
Date:
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CRITERIA: Speech Development Introduction, Body, Closing Originality of Ideas Organization Purpose of speech Message value |
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PRESENTATION: Body language Eye contact Stage presence Appearance Vitality Volume Vocal variation |
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AUDIRNCE RESPONSE: Suitability of speech Ability to keep audience engaged Audience appeal Audience attention |
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TECHNIQUES: Use of Humour Use of Dramatic Effects Use of Props Use of Pauses Sentence Structure Use of Notes |
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LANGUAGE: Vocabulary Pronunciation and Enunciation Appropriate to the Audience & Speech Grammatical Correctness Varied |
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(Offical
GG Judging Criteria; GoldenRod paper)
(To be completed by each judge)
Date:_________________________
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Presentation |
Audience |
Techniques |
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Judges Name:_______________________________________
Signature:_______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
First_________________________________________
Second_________________________________________
Third_________________________________________
Page
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(Offical
GG Judging Summary; GoldenRod paper)
Each speech should have a distinct opening, body and conclusion. This should include an address to the Master of Ceremonies and an acknowledgment of the audience. Both the opening and the conclusion should be in appropriate length for the speech.
All speeches must be significantly original. Plagiarism is not acceptable and is ground for disqualification. Quotations from other speakers and sources must be acknowledged.
There should be a recognizable purpose to each speech. To entertain is a purpose.
The speaker’s appearance should be appropriate to the speech.
If props are used, they must support the speech, be displayed with confidence and used effectively.
Notes are acceptable. If they are used, the speaker should do so inconspicuously.
Vernacular should only be used if appropriate to the speech. Socially unacceptable language is to be avoided.
Be confident in your decision. Complete the feedback form for the contestant to the best of your ability. They will appreciate it.
CONSIDER WRITING YOUR SPEAKERS COMMENTS AS THE SPEAKER IS DELIVERING THEIR PRESENTATION.