The document outlines the rules and scoring criteria for a public speaking competition held in 2015. It details that the competition consisted of a 6-minute prepared speech worth 60 marks and a 3-minute impromptu speech worth 40 marks. Contestants could lose up to 5 marks for penalties such as discussing sensitive issues, going over or under the time limits, or violating other competition guidelines. Speeches were judged based on criteria such as subject matter, originality, language use, and knowledge, with the total scores determining the final placement of competitors.
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1. PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION (PRIMARY)
YEAR 2015
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Prepared Speech
TOPIC
Prepared Speech
60 marks
(6 mins)
Impromptu Speech
40 marks
(3 mins)
PENALTY
(max.
5 marks)
sensitive issues touched,
below or above stipulated
time,
stipulated exclusions under
competition guidelines
infringed
TOTAL PLACING
Subject
Matter
(30 m)
Originality, dev. of
ideas, continuity,
depth of knowledge,
within time allocation
Use of
Language
(30 m)
Clear, correct,
simple and fluent
speech, language
easy to hear and
understand (over-
dramatic gestures
discouraged)
Subject
Matter
(20 m)
Wide knowledge of
global affairs,
sincerity, credibility,
spoken with
conviction,
accurate, relevant,
interesting, lucid
remarks
Use of
Language
(20 m)
Clear, correct,
simple and
fluent speech
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