This document provides guidance on selecting literature for an oral interpretation performance. It discusses finding a piece that matches the type of story one wants to tell and that has compelling elements like an interesting plot and emotional or intellectual significance. When looking at pieces, one should consider if they are able to portray the characters and tell the story within a time limit, and select a piece with an impactful message. The document recommends consulting multiple sources, using inspiration from the internet but primarily the library, and reviewing summaries or just the first few pages of pieces to efficiently find the right selection.

1. Procedures In
Selecting
Literature
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2. TOPICS IN THIS LESSON
•Finding the right piece
•What you should look for
•Tricks for finding the right piece

4. FINDING THE RIGHT PIECE
1. What type of story do you want to tell?
Competitors/performers who believe in what
they are saying, have passion, and are more
emotionally attached to their piece- typically they
have a better outcome.

5. FINDING THE RIGHT PIECE
2. Consult a variety of
sources
3. Use the internet for
inspiration

6. FINDING THE RIGHT PIECE
4. Use the library

8. ELEMENTS OF GOOD PIECE
•Compelling
•Interesting plot
•Well told story
•Emotional or intellectual significance
•Look for a complete story

10. •What are your strengths?
When you are looking at pieces- imagine yourself
as the characters.
- Will you be able to tell the story?
- Are you willing to act like the opposite gender?
- Can you fill all the roles?
- If it doesn’t suit you perfectly, does it have
adaptability?

11. •Time limit
Does the book, story, play, or script have the
ability to be cut into a less than 10 minute speech? Will
your plot be able to be told?

12. •Message
This can give your speech heart and soul. Finding a
piece that has meaning or giving your speech a message
that will impact your audience will leave a lasting
impression.
You have to be able to convey the emotional and
intellectual value of the piece.

13. TRICKS FOR SAVING TIME
•Read a summary
•Read only 3 pages

15. REVIEW
•You have to read (A LOT)
•Limit your reliance to the internet
•Only read 3 pages

16. QUIZ!
•How can we find the right piece of
literature for us in performing an
oral interpretation?