Public Speaking

1. Prepared Speech
60 marks
(6 mins)
Impromptu Speech
40 marks
(3 mins)
PENALTY
(max.
5 marks)
sensitive issues touched, below or
above stipulated time, stipulated
exclusions under competition
guidelines infringed
Subject
Matter
(30 m)
Originality, dev. of ideas,
continuity, depth of
knowledge, within time
allocation
Use of Language
(30 m)
Clear, correct, simple and
fluent speech, language
easy to hear and
understand (over-dramatic
gestures discouraged)
Subject Matter
(20 m)
Wide knowledge of global
affairs, sincerity, credibility,
spoken with conviction,
accurate, relevant,
interesting, lucid remarks
Use of Language
(20 m)
Clear, correct, simple
and fluent speech