ACTING:
a student will act out a scene from a play or a book. It can be serious
or humorous. No make-up or props used. Length is up to 8 minutes long.
AFTER DINNER SPEAKING:
a student will write an original humorous, informative, or
inspirational speech aimed at a particular audience. Writing, delivery,
and creativity are important. Length is up to 5 minutes long. The
student will have a 50 word note card.
EXPOSITORY ADDRESS:
a student will write and present an informative speech. Props and
posters can be part of the presentation. Length is up to 6 minutes. The
student will have a 50 word note card.
IMPROVISATIONAL ACTING:
a student will draw 2 characters and a situation and uses these to
create a story which he or she acts out. The student will have 5 minutes
for prep time. Length is up to 5 minutes.
LITERARY PROGRAM:
a student will read a combination of poetry and prose with a theme in
mind (ie friendship, survival). Facial and vocal expression and
development of theme are important. Length is up to 8 minutes long. The
student will read from script
MUSICAL THEATRE: a student is asked to perform one song from a musical with a time limit of 5 minutes.
ORIGINAL ORATORY:
a student writes and memorizes a persuasive speech. 50 words on a note
card can be used. Length is up to 8 minutes long. The student will
memorize.
POETRY:
a student will read 1 or more poems, using both facial and vocal
expression to interpret the material. Length is up to 6 minutes long.
The student will read from script.
PROSE:
a student will read 1 or more prose selections. Vocal and facial
expressions are important, along with interpretation. Length is up to 8
minutes long.
PUBLIC ADDRESS: a student will select and memorize a speech once
given by someone else, trying to communicate the author's ideas and
feeling. 50 words of notes are allowed. Length is up to 8 minutes long.
Student will memorize.
RADIO NEWS:
a student will receive a packet at contest containing news, weather,
sports, and commercial to edit and arrange into a 4-5 minute newscast.
30 minutes of prep time are given. Student delivers broadcast over a
speaker system. Length 4 to 5 minutes long. Student will read from
script.
REVIEW:
a student will write a critical analysis over a book, movie, drama,
music, concert, movie made for TV or any combination. Comments on theme,
style, characters, staging, author and director may be included. 50
words of notes are allowed. Length is up to 8 minutes long. Student must
memorize.
SPONTANEOUS SPEAKING:
a student will draw a contemporary issue at contest and has 3 minutes
to prepare a speech. Research of many topics prior to contest is
necessary. Length is up to 5 minutes. Notes are taken during prep time
allowed.
STORYTELLING:
a student tells a story in their own words using actions and character
voices, along with facial and vocal expressions. Length is up to 5
minutes long. Student memorizes.
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