Charger Challenge 2024

2024 — Draper, UT/US

Async Newscaster

Abbreviation A News
Format Speech
Entry Fee $3.00
Entry Limit Per School 10
Entry Teams of between 1 and 4 competitors

Event Description:

Event Description:

News Anchor:

Students may work alone, or in a partnership to create a news cast that is no longer than 10 min. They can treat it seriously but usually they are satirical, fake news that they write or take from websites to create a unified show. We are looking for good presentation skills, news style delivery, fun, and appropriate as well. This is an original work.

Link to Ballot to help with evaluation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6D04dexnnJEWjFfMkE5dXZfSFVOQXpabEVRY21aYWpWMjhR/view?usp=sharing

They may use props, scripts, and be silly.

Judging Criteria:

Vocal Characteristics:Does the speakers effectively use a variety of pitch, rate and stress? Is there a quality in the speakers’ voices suitable for broadcast?

Techniques:Are the speakers effective in breath control, script handling and projection?

Reading Techniques: Are the speakers accurate in pronunciation? Do the speakers effectively read the copy, giving it the feel of an actual broadcast?

On-Air Projection:Do the speakers project enthusiasm, confidence and adaptability?

Overall Effect:Did the speakers present an effective and clear broadcast? Did the speakers effectively and professionally interact with each other? Were the speakers able to look away from their scripts?