9 A.M., Sunday, January 6, 2008

Time Limit: 1 minute

*Grade*	*Topic*
3B1	Bubbles, bubbles everywhere…
3B2	Whispering Snowflakes….
4B1	“Come,” said the leaves to me today, “Come let us play.”
4B2	My favorite game
5B1	Comparisons are offensive and smelly.
5B2	The pains and penalties of idleness.

Venue: Clifton High School, Clifton, NJ

9 A.M., Sunday, January 13, 2008

Time Limit: 2 minutes

*Grade*	*Topic*
6B1	Many smalls make a great.
6B2	There’s a way. All you have to do is find it
7B1	A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.
7B2	Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
8B1	What you get free costs too much.
8B2	To fly, we have to have resistance.
9B	You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind.
10B	Freedom exists in proportion to wholesome restraint.
11B	Extempore Speech
12B	Symposium

GUIDELINES FOR SPEECHES

Content: Ideas, Examples, and Progression

The greatest emphasis is placed on content. Ideas should flow smoothly, be well-developed, clearly organized and obviously related to the assigned topic. Examples should be used to demonstrate the progression of ideas in the speech. The speaker should provide conclusions that effectively communicate the main point of the speech.

Creativity and Language

Speakers should communicate their ideas creatively and demonstrate a strong vocabulary. Language should be precise and avoid the use of jargon or slang.

Confidence, Style

Speakers are encouraged to convey confidence through their style of delivery. Eye contact, body language, facial expression, effective transitions and speaking tone are all important elements that will be considered by judges. Speakers must be articulate, pronounce their words clearly, and hold the audience’s attention.

Preparedness

Speakers must not read their speeches, although they may glance occasionally at notes written on index cards. Anywhere between 1 and 3 points will be deducted for reading, depending on how often speakers read from their notes. If a speaker reads the entire speech, 3 points will be deducted.

Staying within the time limit

Speakers must stay within their allotted time. The first bell will ring when the allotted time has elapsed after which the speaker is permitted to complete the sentence. A second bell will ring 15 seconds after the first bell. Continuation of the speech after the second bell will result in deduction of 5 points.

Note: The students should feel free to choose their material from any international sources so long as they are applicable to the topic. Their speech should not contain any profanity or vulgarity.