Dallastown Wildcat Invitational
2019 — Dallastown, PA/US
Impromptu
Event Description:
Time Limit: No more than five (5) minutes in length with a grace period of thirty (30) seconds. NO MINIMUM TIME REQUIREMENT.
• Students will select a topic (can be a quote, aphorism, etc.) and have 5 minutes to prepare a speech on that topic. The speech must be delivered without the use of any notes. The student must bring the topic slip to the judge.
Organization: Is there a clear and central idea supported well by the main points? Is there a clear structure utilizing effective transitions?
Content: Is the speech a creative and effective development of the topic selected? Was the content significant, sufficient and interesting in light of the topic?
Communication: Is the speaker audible, articulate, and direct with the audience? Does the speaker seem interested and sincere? Does the speaker use humor as appropriate to the topic?
Overall Effect: Did the speaker effectively develop his or her topic? Did the speaker adequately inform, persuade, or entertain?