This is what the judges will be listening for, looking at and paying attention to when you are responding to the Table Topic in the contest. The Table Topics Contest Judging items and suggested point values with 100 points being the maximum possible score are listed here.
Speech Development - 30 Points - is the way the speaker puts ideas together so the audience can understand them. The Table Topics response is structured around a purpose, and this structure must include an opening, body and conclusion. The response is supported by relevant examples and illustrations, facts and figures, if appropriate, and is delivered smoothly.
Effectiveness - 25 Points - is your subjective judgment of how the response came across. Were you able to determine the speaker’s purpose? Did the speech relate to the given question or topic? Was the response clearly and logically presented.
Physical - 15 Points - presentation of the response carries part of the responsibility for effective communication. The speaker’s appearance should reinforce her or his response. Body language should support points through gestures, expressions and body positioning. The speaker makes effective use of and stays within the designated speaking area.
Voice - 15 Points - is the sound that carries the message. It should be flexible, moving from one pitch level to another for emphasis, and should have a variety of rate and volume. A good voice can be clearly heard and the words easily understood.
Language - 15 Points - refers to the choice of words that relate to the response. Language should promote clear understanding of thoughts and should fit the occasion precisely. Proper use of grammar and correct pronunciation will show that the speaker is the master of the words being used.
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