INFORMATIVE (INFO)

Skill (Score between 1-5 for speaker points)

Explanation of Skill to be Demonstrated

Relevance

1 2 3 4 5

Is the topic timely? Is the thesis clearly established? Does the delivery assist in establishing the importance of the topic?

Relatability

1 2 3 4 5

Can the audience relate to the topic? Is the delivery personable? Does the speaker establish how others are impacted by the topic? Does the speaker do a good job informing?

Originality

1 2 3 4 5

Does the speaker address the topic in a unique, inventive way? Are the supporting examples new and interesting?

Delivery

1 2 3 4 5

Does the student use voice, movement, and expression effectively? Is the speaker confident? Is there consistent eye contact? Is the volume appropriate? If using a visual-does it add to their speech in an appropriate manner? (NOTE-VISUALS ARE NOT REQUIRED AND IF A CONTESTANT DOES NOT HAVE ONE IT SHOULD IN NO WAY BE A FACTOR IN LOWERING THEIR RANKING)