Original Speech Category Scorecard
Name: _______________________________________Club: ____________________
Division:
____Novice (1-2 minutes)
____Intermediate (3-5 minutes)
____Junior (2-3 minutes)
____Senior (4-8 minutes)
Title of Speech: ___________________________________________________
What Was Said
Excellent
Good
Fair
Comments:
Did the speech grasp your interest from
the start?
Does the speaker develop one main
idea?
Is the main idea clearly developed and
well supported?
Does the speech create interest with the
audience?
Does the speech end with an appropriate
conclusion?
How It Was Said
Excellent
Good
Fair
Comments:
Is speech clear and distinct?
Is pronunciation acceptable?
Are important ideas stressed through
vocal changes?
How were gestures and body language?
Is delivery natural, friendly and
conversational?
Answer to Questions
(Intermediate and Senior Division
Only)
Judges Comments and Suggestions:
Ribbon: B R W P
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4-H Speaking Contest
Judging Instructions
Thanks for sharing your time and talents. Many successful adults have credited a 4-H speaking
program as something that made a positive difference in their ability to talk or lecture to an
audience. You will make a difference in a young person’s life in the days ahead.

Read over the enclosed contest rules and guidelines.

You will select two top youth in each age division for the categories of Original Speech
and Interpretative Reading. A top pair will be selected in the Dynamic Duo categories.
Please select two alternates in each category and age group. All others will be
recognized with a certificate. Your evaluation sheets will be given to the speakers at the
end of the contest.

Please ask each person, in the Original Speech category, 1-3 questions pertaining to the
topic at the conclusion of the speech (excluding the Novice age group).

When you have heard all the participants, discuss the award selection. Please feel
welcome to give general comments when the awards are announced. If you can stay
afterward to answer questions from the participants, it would be appreciated.
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