Speech Requirements

Category	Main Points	Comment
Speech construction	Introduction-gains audience attention Organisation – flow of speech       Main points developed    Conclusion- audience left with something to think about
Presentation and delivery	Gesture enhances speech (stands in one spot, doesn’t over act or over gesture) Appropriate use of pause, stance and audience eye contact   Vocal modulation /volume/pace/pitch
Content of Speech	The message Audience appeal/involvement     Relevance, clarity, meaningful
Language	Use of grammar and word selection Word selection to enhance visual imagery
Overall Effectiveness	Impact on judge Originality (Topic choice - through to general feeling about the speech as a whole.)
Time	In or close to 3 minutes ( points can be deducted if the speech is under 2 mins 30 secs or over 3 mins 30 secs)