CBSR IE State Qualifier
2016 — CA/US
Original Prose and Poetry
Event Description:
CBSR: Original Prose/Poetry
Rules: If a rule is violated, indicate the letter of the rule in the column next to the rank 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. The speech shall be no longer than 10 minutes. There is no minimum time. Exceeding this time limit by more than 30 seconds should be noted in the violation column of your ballot.
B. The use of scripts shall be optional, but no visual/audio aids shall be permitted.
C. No props (the use of something extraneous to the body) or costumes shall be permitted.
Please note: The primary purpose of the event is to demonstrate the writing/literary creativity of the student. The presentation may consist of prose or poetry or a combination of both. If more than one written selection is presented, the entire presentation may or may not be based on a thematic concept. The subject matter may be serious or humorous, and must be the original work of the student.
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 composition display a high degree of originality and creativity?
✓ Did the composition display effective writing?
✓ Was the composition easy to follow?
✓ If poetry, did the composition make effective use of language to evoke images or emotions?
Delivery:
✓ Did the speaker use effective oral presentation skills (volume, diction, speed of delivery)?
✓ Was the speaker poised, sincere and comfortable in delivery?
✓ Did the speaker use effective body language (gestures, facial expression, eye contact)?
NO TIME SIGNALS.
IF STUDENT GOES OVER 10 MINUTES AND 30 SECONDS YOU MUST INDICATE THE ACTUAL TIME NEXT TO THE VIOLATION.