2012-2013/1.1 - Kentucky High School Speech League

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KHSSL Handbook 45 2012-2013/1.1PUBLIC SPEAKINGJunior Division OnlyRules1. In this event, each competitor delivers an original speech intended to inform or persuade.2. The maximum time is ten minutes, including a required introduction. There is a thirty secondgrace period, after which the student must be dropped in rank/rating. No violation of the graceperiod in Regional/State Semifinal or Final rounds may result in disqualification. No performanceviolating the grace period may receive ‘1’ in the round.3. The speech may be of an informative or persuasive nature.4. The speech must be the original work of the student and must be memorized.5. Direct quotations may be used, but they must be indicated.6. No props or visual aids are permitted.7. Each Public Speaking contestant will submit a copy of the speech for the Regional and Statetournaments per the respective tournament rules or as indicated by the Executive Director.PROCEDURESNo special procedures or facilities are needed for this event. A simple classroom with space in the frontfor the student to stand and speak is sufficient. Before a student performs, he/she should inform thejudge of his/her code number, name, and topic of speech.HINTS FOR JUDGES1. Look for an interesting, organized, well-written speech.2. The student should demonstrate good general communication skills.HINTS FOR COACHES1. Encourage students to choose a topic in which they are interested.2. Be sure students narrow a topic sufficiently to fit the time frame.3. Be aware that judges are exposed to some topics repeatedly (e.g., child abuse and teensuicide). If a student uses a topic of this nature, encourage him/her to approach it from afresh viewpoint.4. The speech should demonstrate good organizational techniques.5. Encourage an enthusiastic speaking style using movement, gestures, intensity, eyecontact, and facial expression.
KHSSL Handbook 46 2012-2013/1.1HINTS FOR STUDENTS1. Choose a topic for which you have a personal interest, but not one that has beenoverdone.2. Observe public speakers whenever possible.3. Practice in front of a mirror.4. Videotape yourself, observing voice, facial expressions, and gestures.
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