Transcript Brookfield East Judge Training 2009

Wisconsin Forensics Coaches Association
www.wfcaforensics.org
With thanks to Emily Wacker of Brookfield East HS
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John Peschl – Program Assistance Chair
[email protected]
Bonni Knight – Past-President
[email protected]
Wisconsin Forensics Coaches Association
www.wfcaforensics.org
SCHEDULE
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Meet in Judge Lounge
to receive packets &
instructions
3 Rounds
Lunch/Postings
Power Round – if not
assigned to judge, you
may leave once all
power rounds
havestarted
DO’S & DON’TS
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DO return critiques
after EVERY round
DO go straight to your
next round
DO bring pens and your
own stopwatch!
DON’T disclose
decisions or give oral
critique
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ALWAYS READ THE RULES BEFORE YOU
JUDGE A ROUND! EVERY ROUND!
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WFCA Rules at WFCA tournaments!
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2012 Topics
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Speech event – demonstrating a
process or activity
Visual aids, props & costumes are
allowed
An assistant is permitted, but not considered a
contestant
10 minutes – including setup and tear down
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Interpretation event – bringing a story to life
through ensemble characterization
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Memorized, offstage focus
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No props or costumes allowed
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10 minutes
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Speech event, limited prep – 30 minutes to
research and answer a question about current
events
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1 note card, stopwatch permitted
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Students will arrive one at a time, then leave
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7 minutes (may ask for time signals)
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Interpretation event, multiple selections from
at least two literary genres with a single theme
(genres must be identified during presentation)
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Manuscript required
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10 minutes
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Speech event, informative speech on any topic
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Notes permitted
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Four minutes (duh …)
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Discussion event, roundtable format with focus
on interpersonal skills and problem solving
Reference materials allowed
A specific question for each round is provided
in advance of the tournament
1 judge per 50-minute round
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Interpretation event, ensemble interpretation of
a literary script (no drama)
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2-5 participants, offstage focus
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Manuscript required
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12 minutes
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Speech event, research and present a topic from
a historical time period
2012 topic:
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The Decade of the 1960s
Notes and visual aids permitted,
no costumes
6 minutes
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Interpretation event, interpretation of poetry or
prose literature (single works or programs of
multiple selections with a common theme)
Rounds alternate prose/poetry – round 1 genre
announced at start of tournament
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Manuscript required
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10 minutes
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Speech event, persuasive speech on a topic of
significance to general society
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Memorized
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10 minutes
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Interpretation event, ensemble dramatic
presentation of a scene or cutting from a play
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2-5 participants, may interact with each other
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Memorized, may use chairs & tables
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12 minutes
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Interpretation event, interpretation of poetry
material (single work or program with a
common theme)
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Manuscript required
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8 minutes
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Interpretation event, interpretation of prose
material
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Manuscript required
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8 minutes
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Speech category, contribute to the public dialogue on a contemporary
issue
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2012 topics:
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Terrorism: To what extent, if any, has recent US military
involvement made the world a safer place?
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Fine Arts Programming: Given the current state budget
crisis, to what extent, if any, should Wisconsin public schools
continue to fund fine arts classes?
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Nuclear Power: In light of the nuclear disaster in Japan,
what, if any, should be the future of nuclear power in the US?
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On-line Schools: What should be the role of on-line or charter schools
in public education?
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Notes permitted
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8 minutes
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Limited prep event, 30 minutes to cut and prepare
a timed radio broadcast
Must include international news, national news,
state news, weather, and sports
Facial expressions and gestures are NOT judged,
only vocal presentation is evaluated
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Manuscript required (cut from provided materials)
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5 minutes “on the nose” (give/take 10 seconds)
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Interpretation event, performance of humorous
drama or other literature
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Memorized, no props or costumes
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10 minutes
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Interpretation event, performance of serious
drama or other literature
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Memorized, no props or costumes
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10 minutes
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Speech event, presentation adapted to
a specific situation or setting
2012 topics:
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You have volunteered to act as a docent at your local library or
museum for a special event. (I.e. Youth Art Month, visiting exhibit,
etc.).
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You are to speak before a Wisconsin Governmental
regulatory agency concerning policy.
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You are to present your school’s “Go Green” initiative
to a local organization.
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Graduation Speech: You have been elected to present a
speech at the class of 2012’s graduation.
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Notes and visual aids permitted
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6 minutes
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Interpretation event, presenting imaginative material in narrative
form
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Speaker prepares 4 stories, judge selects one immediately before
performance begins
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2012 topics:
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Story from the American heartland
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Story about a fool
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Story with puns or other word play
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Story about overcoming heartbreak or sadness
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Speaker MUST remain seated in chair at all times
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8 minutes
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Ballots have T layout
Keep time with a stopwatch only
Write DURING the performance
Comments should always be:
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CLEAR – write what you mean, no sarcasm
CONSTRUCTIVE – be nice! 
LEGIBLE – if they can’t read it, it doesn’t help
Turn in sheets to TAB after every round!
Ranks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5 …
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Evaluation sheets are for students, ballots are
the official tournament record of your ranks
Make sure you record all codes and ranks
properly
Rank through the round – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 …
Remain at the TAB table until the tournament
rep checks all your paperwork.
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Invest in a stopwatch
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Tournaments vs. Festivals – WFCA/WHSFA
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WFCA Judge Handbook
is now available
at www.wfcaforensics.org