B.
Impromptu Speech
(Preliminary Round 2)
Speech Subject and Preparation
1.
Each
contestant shall draw a topic slip containing three topics. Topic area: Choices
that would include: One word, one philosophical phrase, one policy oriented
topic.
2.
Contestants
may choose one topic to be used in the speech.
3.
Contestants
shall have 30 seconds to prepare before speaking. This 30 seconds shall not be
counted as a part of the five minutes.
4.
Notes,
materials, or previously prepared speech outlines shall not be allowed as the
contestant speaks.
Timing of
the Speeches
1.
The
speech should be no less than 3 minutes or more than 5 minutes in length.
Contestants who speak less than 3 minutes or more than 5 minutes shall get
his/her points deducted (2 points per 10 seconds of the total score).
2.
Timing
will begin with the first word uttered by the contestant which would includes
any other communication such as sound effects, a staged act, etc.
3.
Timers
shall provide warning signals to the contestants (flags), which shall be
clearly visible to the speakers but not obvious to the audience.
·
A
green signal will be displayed at
the third minute and remain dispaleyed for one minute.
·
A
yellow signal will be displayed at
the fourth minute and remain displayed for one minute.
·
A
red signal will be displayed at the
fifth minute and remain on until the conclusion of the speech.
·
No
signal shall be given for overtime period.
·
Any
visually impaired contestant is permitted to request and must be granted a form
of warning signal of his or her own choosing. Acceptable warning signals would
include, but not limited to a buzzer, a bell, a person announcing the times of
three, four, and five minutes.
·
In
the event of technical failure of the signal, a speaker will be given 30
seconds extra overtime before point deduction.
C.
Tall Tales Speech
(Quarter Final)
Speech Subject and Preparation
1.
Subject
for the Tall Tales Speech shall be selected by the contestant.
2. Contestant must prepare their own three-to- five
minute speeches, which must be original, but may include references to
research, quotations, statistics, and material from other sources, as long as
it contains an original or unique approach, not a substantial copy of another
product.
3.
The
speech must be of highly exaggerated, improbable nature, and has a theme or
plot. Humor and properties may be used to support or illustrate the speech.
Timing of the Speeches
1.
The
speech should be no less than 3 minutes or more than 5 minutes in length.
Contestants who speak less than 3 minutes or more than 5 minutes shall get
his/her points deducted (2 points per 10 seconds of the total score).
2.
Timing
will begin with the first word uttered by the contestant which would includes
any other communication such as sound effects, a staged act, etc.
3.
Timers
shall provide warning signals to the contestants (flags), which shall be
clearly visible to the speakers but not obvious to the audience.
·
A
green signal will be displayed at
the third minute and remain dispaleyed for one minute.
·
A
yellow signal will be displayed at
the fourth minute and remain displayed for one minute.
·
A
red signal will be displayed at the
fifth minute and remain on until the conclusion of the speech.
·
No
signal shall be given for overtime period.
·
Any
visually impaired contestant is permitted to request and must be granted a form
of warning signal of his or her own choosing. Acceptable warning signals would
include, but not limited to a buzzer, a bell, a person announcing the times of
three, four, and five minutes.
·
In
the event of technical failure of the signal, a speaker will be given 30
seconds extra overtime before point deduction.
D.
Imaginary Pictures Speech (Semi Final)
Speech Subject and Preparation
The
participants will get a picture from the media and they can open their
imagination to draw the theme from the piture and develop it. The picture is
not different for each participant and relates to the latest issure about
economy, environment and goverment. There will be no question and answer
session after the participant ends the speech. Participants may deliver their
speeches in 3 to 5 minutes.
Timing of
the Speeches
1. The speech should be no less than 3 minutes or more than
5 minutes in length. Contestants who speak less than 3 minutes or more than 5
minutes shall get his/her points deducted (2 points per 10 seconds of the total
score).
2. Timing will begin with the first word uttered by the
contestant which would includes any other communication such as sound effects, a
staged act, etc.
3. Timers shall provide warning signals to the contestants
(flags), which shall be clearly visible to the speakers but not obvious to the
audience.
·
A
green signal will be displayed at
the third minute and remain dispaleyed for one minute.
·
A
yellow signal will be displayed at
the fourth minute and remain displayed for one minute.
·
A
red signal will be displayed at the
fifth minute and remain on until the conclusion of the speech.
·
No
signal shall be given for overtime period.
·
Any
visually impaired contestant is permitted to request and must be granted a form
of warning signal of his or her own choosing. Acceptable warning signals would
include, but not limited to a buzzer, a bell, a person announcing the times of
three, four, and five minutes.
·
In
the event of technical failure of the signal, a speaker will be given 30
seconds extra overtime before point deduction.
E.
Grand Final Round
Speech
Subject and Preparation
1.
Subject
for the prepared speech shall be selected by the contestant but still in connection
with the topic appointed.
2.
Contestant
must prepare their own five-to- seven minute speeches, which must be original,
but may include references to research, quotations, statistics, and material
from other sources, as long as it contains an original or unique approach, not
a substantial copy of another product.
3.
Demonstration
objects and visual aids may be used, but should not be a major portion of the
speech. No slide, videos, or overhead projected image can be used.
4.
The
speech should not be read, but adequate outline notes may be used.
5.
The topic of Grand Final speech will be given in Quarter Final round via blog at www.efecunsoed.blogspot.com. So all participants who enter in Quarter Final
round have to make prepare speech for Grand Final round.
Timing
of the Speeches
1.
The
speech should be no less than 5 minutes or more than 7 minutes in length.
Contestants who speak less than 5 minutes or more than 7 minutes shall get
his/her points deducted (2 points per 10 seconds of the total score).
2.
Timing
will begin with the first word uttered by the contestant which would includes
any other communication such as sound effects, a staged act, etc.
3.
Timers
shall provide warning signals to the contestants (flags), which shall be
clearly visible to the speakers but not obvious to the audience.
·
A
green signal will be displayed at
the fifth minute and remain dispaleyed for one minute.
·
A
yellow signal will be displayed at
the sixth minute and remain displayed for one minute.
·
A
red signal will be displayed at the
seventh minute and remain on until the conclusion of the speech.
·
No
signal shall be given for overtime period.
·
Any
visually impaired contestant is permitted to request and must be granted a form
of warning signal of his or her own choosing. Acceptable warning signals would
include, but not limited to a buzzer, a bell, a person announcing the times of
three, four, and five minutes.
·
In
the event of technical failure of the signal, a speaker will be given 30
seconds extra overtime before point deduction.
