CBSR IE and LD 1
2021 — NSDA Campus, CA/US
Novice Impromptu
Event Description:
Rules: If a rule is violated, indicate the letter of the rule in the column next to the speaker # of the student in violation, but judge the student anyway. Do not penalize students for rule violations. Any penalty will be assessed by Tournament Officials.
A. No more than two minutes shall be allowed the speaker prior to the speech. Timing begins the moment the selection of the topic has been made.
B. The speech shall be no longer than 5 minutes. There is no minimum time.
C. No notes are allowed during the presentation of the speech.
D. The contestant must remain in the room until all speakers in the panel have spoken.
Please note: The primary purpose of the event is to demonstrate the student's ability with limited preparation time to compose and deliver coherent and focused oral essays.
Guidelines for Judging: These are guidelines only, not rules; they should be used only when appropriate to the speech. Keep in mind that there is no requirement that a contestant must use a particular style of delivery. Please use the following questions to help you evaluate each contestant and rank the round.
Composition: Did the student present an organized speech? Did the student clearly and effectively discuss, analyze and evaluate the selected topic?
Delivery: Was the speaker poised, sincere and comfortable in delivery? Did the speaker use effective oral presentation skills (volume, diction, speed of delivery)? Did the speaker use effective body language (gestures, facial expression, eye contact)? Did the speech exemplify the highest standards of language usage and vocabulary? Did the speaker avoid slang, poor grammar, and mispronunciations?
TIME SIGNALS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. THE STUDENTS MAY TIME THEMSELVES USING STOPWATCHES OR THEIR PHONES. PLEASE CLARIFY WITH THE SPEAKERS THAT PHONES MUST BE IN AIRPLANE MODE AND THAT CHSSA ENCOURAGES THEM TO SET THEIR TIMER ON A TABLE/DESK RATHER THAN IT BEING IN HIS/HER HAND.
You, as the judge, however are still the official timer for the round. You must keep time and note it on the ballot.