The Power of the Word
Description:
This competition is in an individual based competition in which you will get a chance to express your oral capabilities a speech to a live audeince. The topic is a pre-assigned topic. For this year’s competition you can choose any of the two topics below:
1) Why I am a Muslim?
2) Someone I admire
Content/Format
• 3 minute speech
• The speech must not be read from a piece of paper but qcards can be used to help the speaker as a memory aid. Ideally no aids should be used.
Judging Criteria:
The speeches will be judged according to the following main criteria:
1) Material (Organization and Content)
2) Delivery (Language, Voice, Physical Expressions)
The detailed evaluation document is shown below:
| Quest Speech Rubric Speaker’s Name: _______________________ Topic of Speech: _____________________ |
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| Criteria | Mark Scale (5 Excellent– 1 Poor) |
| 1 MATERIAL a) Organization • introduction, development, conclusion • clear,concise logical order • effective interesting opening |
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| b) Content • topic clearly defined and explained • information related to topic • enough information • facts and examples (correct, appropriate) • identifies/supports main ideas • opinions supported |
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| 2 DELIVERY a) Language • appropriate vocabulary • grammar and usage • clarity |
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| b) Voice • audibility, volume, pitch • enunciation • pronunciation • variety/speed • enthusiasm and confidence |
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| c) Physical • eye contact • posture appearance • gestures |
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| Comments:
Judge’s Signature: _______________________________ Total Mark: _________________ |
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