SPEAKING

DEMONSTRATION SPEECH

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING

phrase a clear proposition & support w/contentions supported by evidence/reasoning
not a prepared speech
1/2 hour before speaking, draw from 5 questions & choose 1 (different speech given for each round)
no visual aids allowed
7 minute time limit
both sides of one 4×6 note card optional but may not be prepared before meet

FOUR MINUTE SPEAKING

informative speech on significant issue
coherency, unification, & clarity of speech are key
support materials/devices must be used (quotations, statistics, examples, comparisons, & analogies)
4 minute time limit
both sides of one 4×6 note card optional & may be prepared before meet

MOMENTS IN HISTORY

informative speech on significant historical moment allocated by WHSFA annually
2009 – 2010 time period = The Decade of the 1980’s
may use limited visual aids
research is key: archival records, diaries, personal interviews, letters, newspapers, etc.
6 minute time limit
both sides of one 4×6 note card optional & may be prepared before meet

ORATORY

persuasive speech on significant topic
- alert audience to existence of a problem
- OR
- affirm the existence of a problem & propose a solution
- OR
- urge the adoption of a policy
use clear, vivid, forceful language
use stylistic devices like metaphor, comparison/contrast, irony, etc.
thoughtfulness in choice of approach to topic & quality of supporting materials necessary
8 minute time limit
both sides of one 4×6 note card optional & may be prepared before meet

PUBLIC ADDRESS

response speech to questions which are issues of current public discussion
topics chosen by WHSFA annually
2009 – 2010 topics = Same Sex Marriage; Vegetarian/Vegan Diet; Obama Presidency; Social Networking; Drinking
quality supporting material required
a clear position must be stated & supported in a well organized, effective manner
visual aids not permitted
8 minute time limit
both sides of one 4×6 note card optional & may be prepared before meet

RADIO SPEAKING

SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH

oral presentation specific to situational demands
topics selected by WHSFA annually
2009-2010 topics = A Eulogy for a Pet; Public Statement for Family Crisis; Summation of a Trial; Tribute to a Teacher
visual aids permitted
8 minute time limit
both sides of one 4×6 note card optional & may be prepared before meet

STORYTELLING

presentation of imaginative material in narrative form through voice
topics selected annually by WHSFA
2009-2010 topics = Arabian Nights Story; Childhood Story; Animal Story; A Story about Teamwork
Student will bring a single note card listing the topic areas (listed above) with one title/author listed for each.
Before each performance the student presents the card to the judge. The judge then selects which story will be told in that round. Students are required to tell a different story for each round.
introductory comments (author, title. intended audience, orienting material, etc.) required
all stories must be memorized
student must sit in chair while telling story, but he/she may move around in it
8 minute time limit

ACTING

PLAY ACTING

SOLO ACTING

READING

FARRAGO

identify, select, combine, & present quality literature from a variety of genre (poetry, short stories, speeches, essays, drama, novels, etc.) which addresses a specific theme or emotion
introduction & transitions between selections memorized
selections read from a manuscript
no costumes, props, music, audio-visuals, etc.
10 minute time limit

GROUP INTERPRETATION

POETRY

PROSE

convey an understanding of prose (fiction, nonfiction, etc.) literature through use of body and voice
read entire selections or cuts from short stories, novels, drama, essays, etc. focused on specific theme or emotion
original material allowed
introduction & any transitions are to be memorized
selection(s) read from a manuscript
8 minute time limit

Lena School District

Lena FFA