Competitive Speaking
Sample Judge's Instruction Sheet
JUDGE'S INSTRUCTION SHEET
- Pick up ballots at least five minutes before the round and return
them to the ballot table as soon after the round as possible!
- Please do not give oral critiques. We do not have time.
- Check to be certain that the correct name and school number are at
the top of the ballot.
- If a student fails to come to a round, he has either dropped or may
be "double" entered. Wait until the round is scheduled to
end, then leave. Write NO SHOW across the ballot.
- Timekeepers are supposed to be in every round. Ask a stuent to keep
time if a timekeeper is not available. We may be short-handed.
Filling Out Ballots
- Filling out the ballot is important, but it cannot take very long. As
soon as possible, return the ballot to the ballot table so it
can go to the tab room.
- Written comments are valuable. This is to bea nurturing experience,
not a demeaning one.
- RATINGS:
Circle one of the ratings that you have on the ballot. There
may be four excellent ratings in a single round.
- RANKINGS:
On the ballot, circle the ranking of the student compared to
the others in the round. There may only be one 1st, one 2nd,
and one 3rd.
- RULE OR TIME VIOLATIONS:
Lower a student one rating and one ranking
if he does not follow the rules of the event. This includes the
time. If it is only a few seconds, use your discretion.
TIMES
Poetry 4-6 minutes
Prose 4-6 minutes
Oratory 4-6 minutes
Extemp 4-6 minutes
Solo Acting 4-6 minutes
Duet Acting 4-6 minutes
Storytelling 4-6 minutes
Mime 4-6 minutes
Improv. Duet 4-6 minutes
Humorous/Dramatic Interp 4-6 minutes
Words and Music 10 mimutes maximum
Readers Theatre 10 minutes maximum
Debate 8-3-5 format and
8 minutes prep
- ON THE JUDGE'S RANKING SHEET THERE CAN BE NO TIES. The student will
never see this sheet. We must have a decision on who will
advance.
THANKS FOR HELPING!!!
