North Carolina 4-H Presentation Guidelines
Public Speaking Judging Sheet
County:
Name:
Age:
Title of Speech:
Division - Junior _____/ Senior ______
Time Limit 5-7 minutes
Starting time:
Ending time:
The following areas will be judged poor, fair, good or excellent:
I. SELECTION
A. Purpose - To explain, impress, convince, or persuade
B. Central Idea - The matter in general
C. Method of Development - Clear, simple, orderly, logical: listing details, examples, and extended example comparison and contrast; argument and persuasion analysis
II. DEVELOPMENT
A. Focus on Main Points - The matter in particular
B. Proportionate Elaboration - Illustrations and emphasis
C. Transitions - Sensible progress
III. PRESENTATION
A. Diction and Tone - Choice of words and evidence of an appropriate attitude
B. Voice Control - Pitch, rate, volume
C. Pronunciation and Articulation - Clearness and emphasis
D. Projection - Rapport, consciousness of audience reaction
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