DECLAMATION

Judge’s Number ___________________ Entry Name ________________________

Criteria Explanation Yes No Score &

Comments
Introduction Includes: ____/20
(includes the beginning  Hook/teaser
 Name of work
of your speech and the  Author
background  Necessary background
information; 30-60 information
seconds)  Establishes mood
Presentation style  Speaker gives a realistic ____/20
attempt to recreate the spirit
of the original presentation
 Appropriate style of delivery
 Message in speech is
conveyed credibly and
convincingly as if the words
were the speakers own
Vocal Delivery  Speaker is articulate and ____/20
fluent
 Uses vocal variety: volume,
rate, pausing, stress, and tone
 Speaker is conversational
and concerned, passionate
and pleasing
 Speaker is in control of
words and emotions
 Speaker is self confident and
self-assured
Physical Delivery  Inviting to the audience ____/20
 Varies facial expression to
accentuate the natural flow
of thoughts and feelings
 Makes eye contact with the
audience
 Stands straight and
controlled, without
distracting movements
  Movement, if used, should
be motivated by transitions
in thought or mood
 Gestures should be visible
and effectively used for
emphasis, and varied
Overall Effect  Speaker should project an ____/20
understanding of the
speech’s message
 Speaker should instill
audiences concern for the
speech’s content
 The original speaker’s TOTAL SCORE:
message should not be ______/100
overshadowed by the
delivery.

Time:________ Penalty:_____ Adjusted Score:_____