Catholic Memorial Middle School Novice
2018 — Boston, MA/US
Storytelling
Event Description:
Storytelling: Students use a single, readily accessible story, anecdote, tale, myth or legend that must be retold from text or memory without costumes or props. Students will use their own words to convey the story’s plot, however the retelling must be true to the original content. Movement is allowed, and one chair may be used, or the speaker may choose to stand. Students should strive to bring the material to life using voice, facial expression, body, movement and gesture. The student is required to provide brief introductory remarks at some point, which at the least must identify the title and author of the work.
Time limit: 7 minutes with a 30 second grace period. Students who speak beyond the time limit plus the grace period may not be ranked 1st. Judges should offer to provide visual time signals.