Modern Woodmen Speech Contest
Rules summary
- Speech content must be each student’s own thoughts and words on the topic, “A time when volunteers made a difference.”
- No costumes, visuals or props may be used at the contest. If used, 50 points will be deducted.
- Speeches may be memorized or notes may be used.
- Each speech must be three to five minutes long. Penalty points will be assessed for speeches over or under the time limit.
Judging criteria
Contestants will be judged using the following 100-point system
40 points for material organization
This accounts for theme and subject adherence, structure, content, logic and color.
40 points for delivery and presentation
This includes voice, pronunciation, enunciation, gestures and poise.
20 points for overall effectiveness
This scores impression and effect.
Contestants will be judged using the following 100-point system
40 points for material organization
This accounts for theme and subject adherence, structure, content, logic and color.
40 points for delivery and presentation
This includes voice, pronunciation, enunciation, gestures and poise.
20 points for overall effectiveness
This scores impression and effect.