Marshall Middle School Speech Team
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1. In looking at the season calendar, what school, or other conflicts do you have with the speech season?
2. Remember, no experience is necessary to be in speech! But, if you do have experience, we’d like to know what it is. What speaking and performance experience do you have? (Theatre, middle school speech or theatre, dance, solos in choir, church singing or speaking, piano recitals, 4-H speaking, etc.) It’s ok to put “none” here. J
3. Please rank your TOP 3 CATEGORY CHOICES 1-3. For more info about each category, please see the category descriptions in this packet.
______Creative Expression
______Duo Interpretation w/partner (if you know of someone) ______
______Extemporaneous Reading
______Humorous Interpretation
______Informative Speaking
______Serious Drama Interpretation
______Serious Prose Interpretation
______Serious Poetry Interpretation
Middle School Speech Category Descriptions
Informative: The contestant presents his/her own composition of which no more than 10% shall be direct quotation. This should be an original, factual speech on a subject of general interest. The purpose should be to inform. Quality of thought, composition/organization and delivery should be considered by judges. Research is required. The use of visual aids is optional. 8 minutes.
You’re a good fit for this category if you are: a solid writer, a friendly speaker, a good researcher.
Serious Prose: This may consist of any published selection of prose, such as a scene from a short story or novel. The mood must be essentially serious. The student is judged on ability to get and give meaning through vocal and bodily expression. Introduction required. 8 minutes.
You’re a good fit for this category if you are a: good literature analyzer, actor.
Serious Drama: This must consist of a selection taken from a serious play. An introduction is required. The student is judged on ability to get and give meaning through vocal and bodily expression. 8 minutes.
You’re a good fit for this category if you are a: good literature analyzer, actor.
Serious Poetry: This may consist of any published poetry selection with a serious mood. A collection of poems may be used. The student is judged on ability to get and give meaning through vocal and facial expression. An introduction is required. 8 minutes.
You’re a good fit for this category if you are a: very strong literature analyzer, poetry lover.
Humorous: This may consist of any published selection of prose, poetry, or drama that is humorous. It should amuse, give enjoyment, create laughter. Ability to use facial and bodily expression is essential. An introduction is required. 8 minutes
You’re a good fit for this category if you are an: actor, on-stage risk-taker, creative and charismatic personality.
Extemporaneous Reading: The contestant will read excerpts, prose and poetry, from two specific sources. The student will draw three selections 30 minutes before reading, allowing for preparation of an introduction and practice of the reading. Judging is based on the student’s ability to introduce the excerpt with appropriate extemporaneous remarks and to read the selection with effective vocal and bodily expression. Script/book must be used. 6 minutes.
You’re a good fit for this category if you are a: very strong literature analyzer, strong out-loud reader.
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Creative Expression: The contestant writes his/her own material. It may include information from other sources but 80% must be original. The mood may be serious or humorous or a combination of both. No costumes, props, or music allowed. Judge will consider creative imagination and cleverness of the content. Intro required. 8 min.
You’re a good fit for this category if you are a: funny, creative writer, on-stage risk taker.
Duo Interpretation: This category features two speakers interpreting literature together. The content may be serious or humorous. Costumes, props, lecterns are not to be used. An introduction is required. 8 minutes.
You’re a good fit for this category if you are an: actor, good fit with another auditionee or current team member
Marshall Speech: Individual Meetings on December 17
Please sign up for an individual meeting time. During our meeting, you’ll be asked to read aloud the following passage. As you prepare it, remember to read with enthusiasm and energy! J
You’re 6 years old, and the thunder rumbles. BOOM! That first thunder crack always made me jump. It definitely made an impact on me….. and my dog … who had a lot of accidents. Sound is all around us. It can be alarming or calming, mysterious or familiar. It can alert us to danger, or calm us to sleep. By looking at what sound is, how sound works, and how sound affects us, we’ll be able to understand the human need for sound.
2014 Middle School Speech Calendar
(all times are approximate)
February 18- Junior High Tournament at Tracy 2:30 - 9:00pm
February 25-Junior High Tournament at MHS, 3:00pm-8:30pm
March 1- Junior High and High School Tournament at Fairmont, 5:00am - 8:00pm
March17-Junior High Tournament at RTR, 2:30pm-9:00pm
March 21- Speech Spotlight(Parent and Community Showcase) at MHS 6:00 - 7:30pm
March22-Junior and Senior High Tournament at SMSU 8:00am-4:00pm
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2014 Middle School Speech Calendar
(all times are approximate)
February 18- Junior High Tournament at Tracy 2:30 - 9:00pm
February 25-Junior High Tournament at MHS, 3:00pm-8:30pm
March 1- Junior High and High School Tournament at Fairmont, 5:00am - 8:00pm
March17-Junior High Tournament at RTR, 2:30pm-9:00pm
March 21- Speech Spotlight (Parent and Community Showcase) at MHS 6:00 - 7:30pm
March22-Junior and Senior High Tournament at SMSU 8:00am-4:00pm
Head Middle School Speech Coach:
Heather Purrington
507-530-6866