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Rotary Club

4-way testspeech contest

What is Rotary?

What does Rotary do?

International Programs

Shelterbox

The PolioPlus Program -to eradicate Polio

Local Programs

The Dictionary Project -dictionaries for third graders

Youth Exchange

Interact Clubs

The 4-Way Test Speech Contest

What is

The 4-Way Test?

The 4-Way Test of the things we think, say or do

• Is it the Truth ?

• Is it FAIR to all concerned?•Will it build GOODWILL and

BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

•Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The Contest

The Contest Rules

What should my speech be about?

Who are the judges and

what do they judge?

Items to be Judged Points 6 5 4 3 2 1

CONTENT              

Practical application of the 4-Way Test5 points for each point covered—all four points should be covered

 20

           

Uses examples from peer group experience 8            

Human interest appeal and color 8            

Clarity and expressiveness of language and vocabulary 8            

SUBTOTAL OF POINTS FOR CONTENT 44            

ORGANIZATION              

Introduction: captures audience attention and establishes major theme of the speech  8

           

Development: ideas presented, supported and explained in clear logical order with smooth transitions

 8

           

Conclusion: emphasizes major theme in the speech, leaving the audience with a clear, concise message or point of application

 8

           

SUBTOTAL OF POINTS FOR ORGANIZATION 24            

DELIVERY              

Clear enunciation of words; limited use of unnecessary expressions i.e. “uh, you know, OK”  8

           

Good vocal projection, voice expressiveness, tone and pace 8            

Good eye contact and rapport with the audience 8            

Relaxed yet commanding use of posture and gestures 8            

SUBTOTAL OF POINTS FOR DELIVERY 32            

               

MAXIMUM TOTAL POINTS 100            

(Less) Penalty points (if any) reported by the timekeeper.              

(Less) Penalty points (if any) for use of props. (-2 points per infraction)              

NET POINTS              

RANKING              

What’s in it for you?

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Prizes

Club level

First Place - $???First Runner Up - $???

Second Runner Up - $???

Prizes

Regional level

First Place - $150First Runner Up - $100

Second Runner Up - $50

Prizes

District level

First Place - $1,000First Runner Up - $300

Second Runner Up - $300

When are the contests?

Club Contest – March XX, 2011(Fill in the date of your club contest)

Regional Contest - April 9 or 16, 2011

District Contest – April 29 or 30, 2011

A Sample Speech

Questions?

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Rotary Club

4-way testspeech contest