Welcome to an Official
WHSFA
Workshop
Roxi Wakeen
roxi4N6@hotmail.com
651-894-3385
Jeff Ayer
JeffreyA@newrichmond.k12.wi.us
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
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WFCA—WI Coaches Association
WDCA—WI Debate Coaches Association
NFL—National Forensic League
CFL—Catholic Forensic League
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
WHSFA
Board 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
• District 3 Chairperson: Jeff Ayer
• Section 1 Chairperson: Roxi Wakeen
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.
The board of control
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Creates the handbook
Makes rule changes
Controls the contest regulations
Oversees eligibility
Monitors spending
Provides an office for information
• 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.
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
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
• 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
The categories
• Begin on page 25
• Alphabetical order
• Page one: purpose, definition, rules,
evaluation
• Second page: the actual evaluation sheet
The evaluation form
Title
Max time
Round____Time__
Name/Code___________Topic/ Title______
Circle the number
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weak fair good very good excellent
Circle numbers
Write comments
Signature
Total points
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
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
Farrago
• An advanced category that combines several
reading/interp categories
• At least two literary genre
define 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
Four Minute Speech
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Informative
Original
No visual aids
Four minutes—15 second grace
One four x six notecard is optional
A speaker stand is optional
Group Interpretive Reading
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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
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
Oratory
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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
Play acting
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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
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
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
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
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?
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).
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
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
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
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.
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
Storytelling ‘10
• Arabian Nights Story
• Childhood Story
• Animal Story
• A Story about Teamwork
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
Page 57-95
• Additional insights by mentors
• District information
• See page 61
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!!!
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?
Now your are ready to do page four
and five
in the adjudicator workbook!!
Do you disqualify???
• Let’s do page 6
Now let’s adjudicate
• Farrago
read the rules
tell the student when you’re ready
listen to the presentation and write as
necessary
Make sure you fill in each space with at
least one comment which justifies
the score
Do the math accurately
Sign the evaluation
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
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
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.
Oratory
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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
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
Special Occasion
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Read the rules
Listen carefully
Ask for their topic area before they start
Justify all number scores
Do the math
Sign the evaluation
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
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
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!!!!!!!!!!!
The End