welcome to an official whsfa workshop
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Welcome to an Official WHSFA Workshop. Roxi Wakeen [email protected] 651-894-3385 Jeff Ayer [email protected]. There are several forensic speaking organizations in WI. WHSFA—the oldest, established in 1895 One Act Play festivals Debate Festivals - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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There are several forensic speaking organizations in WI.
• WHSFA—the oldest, established in 1895– One Act Play festivals– Debate Festivals– Spring Speech activities—15 categories
• WFCA—WI Coaches Association
• WDCA—WI Debate Coaches Association
• NFL—National Forensic League
• CFL—Catholic Forensic League
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WHSFA Adjudication
• Began in 1990
• To date over 5000 people have taken the class
• To provide information for quality feedback for our students
• To encourage meeting colleagues
• To learn the rules and scoring
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WHSFABoard of Control
Executive Director: Chuck Malone
Sectional Chairs: Five people
District Chairs: Twelve people
Advisory Committee: Five for each category
University Advisors:
Speech: Greg Olson
Debate: Kay Neal
Theater: Skip Grover
Middle Level: Jill Prushek
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• District 3 Chairperson: Jeff Ayer
• Section 1 Chairperson: Roxi Wakeen
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Duties of the Board
• See names and contact info on the front page of your handbook
• The district chairs are responsible for delegating the sites for the subdistrict, running the district, and forwarding info to the state office.
• The sectional chairs help at the state level contest because of the large numbers.
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The board of control
• Creates the handbook
• Makes rule changes
• Controls the contest regulations
• Oversees eligibility
• Monitors spending
• Provides an office for information
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• The board of control meets two times a year.
• The advisory committees meet once a year.
• Rules are established for a two year program, but some categories change each year.
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Spring Speech
• There are two types of contests.– Competitions: rank and rate– Festivals: advance to next level of contest
subdistrict (16), district (20), and state--awards
• Know the rules for each contest.• Each contest has a tournament headquarters.• Ask questions if you don’t understand—that is
better than being wrong and hurting a student.• Know the scoring: 1-5 rating per question
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The Handbook
• Page 2-6 Goals, objectives, constitution
• Page 7-8 Guidelines for joining
• Page 9 list of speech categories, requirements for advancement, ratings,
• Page 10-14 awards, subdistrict info
general rules
• Page 15 Rules for adjudicators/judges
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• Page 16 The official entry form—must be done online.
• Page 17-18 Planning and conducting a subdistrict festival
• Page 19-20 A typical look at how to read where you need to be during the contest
• Page 21-22 Special consideration for radio and extemp speaking
• Page 23-24 checklist and after the festival
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The categories
• Begin on page 25
• Alphabetical order
• Page one: purpose, definition, rules, evaluation
• Second page: the actual evaluation sheet
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The evaluation form
Title Max time
Round____Time__Name/Code___________Topic/ Title______Circle the number1 2 3 4 5 weak fair good very goodexcellentCircle numbersWrite commentsSignature Total points
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Demonstration page 25-26
Objects or physical activity must be exhibited.
Restrictions: Rule 4—dangerous items
Can have an aide
Ten minutes—15 second grace
One 4X6 notecard is optional
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Extemporaneous p.27-28
• Original speech which answers a drawn question
• Thirty minute prep time
• Speaker provides question to adjudicator
• Seven minutes—15 second grace
• One four x six notecard
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Farrago
• An advanced category that combines several reading/interp categories
• At least two literary genredefine genre: class or category of literature—writings in prose or verse
• Introduction and transitions are memorized• The selections are to be read from a manuscript• Doesn’t have to include poetry, ….• No props, no more than 30 sec of vocal music• Ten minute time limit—15 second grace• A speaking stand is permitted
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Four Minute Speech
• Informative
• Original
• No visual aids
• Four minutes—15 second grace
• One four x six notecard is optional
• A speaker stand is optional
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Group Interpretive Reading
• Cannot use dramatic literature—a play• Movement, chairs, stands are optional • Onstage focus and physical contact is prohibited• Nonmechanical sound effects and vocal music
may be incidental to the performance• Twelve minute maximum—15 second grace• Up to five members in the group• Must use scripts• Script may be reviewed by adjudicator• Original selection may also be reviewed
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Moments in History
• 1980’s
• Original informative speech—6 minutes
• One four x six notecard and stand are optional
• Visual supporting materials may be used but not worn
• No mechanical sound effects
• Suggestions on p 37 are options
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Oratory
• A persuasive speech
• Ten minutes—15 second grace
• One notecard is optional
• Speaker stand is optional
• Props/visual aids are not permitted
• Can alert to a problem, problem/solution, or urging adoption of a policy
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Play acting
• Up to five person play• Introduction and transitions are memorized• Play must be memorized• Available chairs and tables may be used.• Twelve minutes maximum—15 second
grace• Costumes, props, sound and lighting are
not permitted.• Vocal music is optional/max 30 seconds
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Poetry Reading
• Interpretation of poetry
• Original material is allowed
• An original introduction and necessary transitions must be memorized
• Material must be read from a manuscript
• Eight minutes maximum—15 second grace
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Prose Reading
• Interpretation of prose—any literature which isn’t poetry
• May be original
• An introduction and any transitions must be memorized
• A manuscript must be used
• Eight minutes maximum—15 second grace
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Public Address
• An eight minute speech which answers one of this year’s questions
• 15 second grace
• One four x six notecard may be used
• A speaker’s stand is optional
• Visual aids are not permitted
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Public Address topics ‘10• Same sex marriage: To what extent, if any,
should state and federal government recognize same sex marriage and/or civil unions?
• Vegetarian/Vegan Diet: What are the benefits, if any, to a vegetarian and/or vegan diet?
• Obama Presidency: To what extent, if any, has the first year of the Obama Presidency been a success or failure?
• Social Networking: To what extent, if any, will social networking shape the future?
• Drinking: What, if anything, should be done to discourage the drinking culture in WI?
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Radio Speaking
• A 15-20 minute set of information will be given to the student 30 minutes prior to speaking time.
• The student will edit material to five minute reading
• Student sits profile to judge• Must have national, state, local news;
weather, sports, and a commercial (supplied).
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Timing for Radio
• Four minutes fifty seconds to five minutes ten seconds
• One point deduction for each ten seconds over or under.
• The speaker must provide his/her own stopwatch/the judge may ask to see the student’s watch for confirmation of the adjudicator’s time
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Solo Acting: serious/humorous
• An introduction must be memorized
• The entire presentation must be memorized/no prompting
• Costumes, props, sound, chairs, tables are not allowed.
• One chair may be used by the actor
• Eight minute limit—15 second grace
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Special Occasion Speech
• Student must identify which choice
• Student must prepare an original speech
• The speech will last no more than eight minutes—15 second grace
• One four x six notecard may be used
• Visual aids may be used
• A speaker stand is optional
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Special Occasion topics ‘07• Eulogy: A eulogy for a pet.
• Public Statement: Present a public statement for a family crisis. May include but not limited to: a victim of a natural disaster, crime victim, illness, loss of home, etc.
• Trial: An original summation of an actual or fictitious trial.
• Tribute: A tribute to a teacher.
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Storytelling
• The adjudicator will select a story from the student’s card
• A brief introduction identifying the author, title and intended audience must be included
• Notes are not permitted
• Student must sit in a chair.
• Eight minute maximum—15 second grace
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Storytelling ‘10
• Arabian Nights Story
• Childhood Story
• Animal Story
• A Story about Teamwork
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Time limits
• Each category except radio allows a thirty second grace period
• There are no penalties up to fifteen seconds
• There are no minimum time limits except in radio
• Deductions are taken at the end of the evaluation
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Page 57-95
• Additional insights by mentors
• District information
• See page 61
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Ballots• At each level of contest a ballot must be
filled in the ballots ask for:
• Codes
• Names
• Point totals
• These must be turned in (by round at subdistrict and district) at the end of your judging at state
• They must be signed!!!
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Disqualification
• Only the tournament headquarters may disqualify a student.
• Do not sign the ballot
• Refer the student to the headquarters
• Stop demonstrations that could be dangerous; otherwise you may listen to the entire presentation
• Any questions?
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Now your are ready to do page four and five
in the adjudicator workbook!!
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Do you disqualify???
• Let’s do page 6
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Now let’s adjudicate
• Farragoread the rulestell the student when you’re readylisten to the presentation and write as necessaryMake sure you fill in each space with at least one comment which justifies
the score Do the math accuratelySign the evaluation
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Group Interp
• Identify each member in the group in some way on your ballot
• Read the rules• Listen carefully and write as necessary• Fill in each space with meaningful comments• Justify each number score• Do the math accurately• Sign the evaluation form
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Comments
• Is “good job” a suitable comment?
• Does “wow” say it all?
• All students deserve positive and negative feedback—don’t short-change them
• Oral comments are not given until state
• Oral comments at state are general comments
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Prepare an introduction
• It is always helpful for students to know a bit about you.
• Your name (especially when they can’t read it) –hired is not a name
• Your school affiliation is helpful
• Why are you there—is always a great boost to the kids.
• Intimidation shouldn’t be an option.
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Oratory
• Read the rules• Put the name on the paper• Listen carefully, writing as needed• Fill in each line with a meaningful,
prescriptive comment• Justify the number score• Do the math accurately• Sign the evaluation
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Radio Speaking
• You may choose to see an original script• When you get this assignment, ask the
headquarters for a script• Each round is different• The student is not evaluated on eye contact and
gestures!!• Do the timing accurately• Justify the score• Sign the ballot
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Special Occasion
• Read the rules
• Listen carefully
• Ask for their topic area before they start
• Justify all number scores
• Do the math
• Sign the evaluation
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Final notes
• Do not give the evaluations to the kids at subdistrict and district contests
• They do get their evaluations at state
• Turn in all ballots to the headquarters
• Fill in judges info sheets so you get paid
• Enjoy yourself
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The test
• You have one week to answer the questions on pages 17-20
• It is an open book test; I encourage you to check your answers
• Call us if you have questions• If you don’t get finished this week, finish the test
and send it in later. Sooner is better!!• Include a check if you didn’t pay this evening
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Thank you
• Please fill in the evaluation—it is how we recognize if you understood what we tried to accomplish.
• No written comments means a poor evaluation
• Justify your numbers• Help us do our job better• Thank you for being a friend of forensic
students!!!!!!!!!!!
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