Brookfield East Judge Training 2009
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Transcript Brookfield East Judge Training 2009
Wisconsin Forensics Coaches Association
www.wfcaforensics.org
With thanks to Emily Wacker of Brookfield East HS
John Peschl – Program Assistance Chair
[email protected]
Bonni Knight – Past-President
[email protected]
Wisconsin Forensics Coaches Association
www.wfcaforensics.org
SCHEDULE
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
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
ALWAYS READ THE RULES BEFORE YOU
JUDGE A ROUND! EVERY ROUND!
WFCA Rules at WFCA tournaments!
2012 Topics
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
Interpretation event – bringing a story to life
through ensemble characterization
Memorized, offstage focus
No props or costumes allowed
10 minutes
Speech event, limited prep – 30 minutes to
research and answer a question about current
events
1 note card, stopwatch permitted
Students will arrive one at a time, then leave
7 minutes (may ask for time signals)
Interpretation event, multiple selections from
at least two literary genres with a single theme
(genres must be identified during presentation)
Manuscript required
10 minutes
Speech event, informative speech on any topic
Notes permitted
Four minutes (duh …)
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
Interpretation event, ensemble interpretation of
a literary script (no drama)
2-5 participants, offstage focus
Manuscript required
12 minutes
Speech event, research and present a topic from
a historical time period
2012 topic:
The Decade of the 1960s
Notes and visual aids permitted,
no costumes
6 minutes
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
Manuscript required
10 minutes
Speech event, persuasive speech on a topic of
significance to general society
Memorized
10 minutes
Interpretation event, ensemble dramatic
presentation of a scene or cutting from a play
2-5 participants, may interact with each other
Memorized, may use chairs & tables
12 minutes
Interpretation event, interpretation of poetry
material (single work or program with a
common theme)
Manuscript required
8 minutes
Interpretation event, interpretation of prose
material
Manuscript required
8 minutes
Speech category, contribute to the public dialogue on a contemporary
issue
2012 topics:
Terrorism: To what extent, if any, has recent US military
involvement made the world a safer place?
Fine Arts Programming: Given the current state budget
crisis, to what extent, if any, should Wisconsin public schools
continue to fund fine arts classes?
Nuclear Power: In light of the nuclear disaster in Japan,
what, if any, should be the future of nuclear power in the US?
On-line Schools: What should be the role of on-line or charter schools
in public education?
Notes permitted
8 minutes
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
Manuscript required (cut from provided materials)
5 minutes “on the nose” (give/take 10 seconds)
Interpretation event, performance of humorous
drama or other literature
Memorized, no props or costumes
10 minutes
Interpretation event, performance of serious
drama or other literature
Memorized, no props or costumes
10 minutes
Speech event, presentation adapted to
a specific situation or setting
2012 topics:
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.).
You are to speak before a Wisconsin Governmental
regulatory agency concerning policy.
You are to present your school’s “Go Green” initiative
to a local organization.
Graduation Speech: You have been elected to present a
speech at the class of 2012’s graduation.
Notes and visual aids permitted
6 minutes
Interpretation event, presenting imaginative material in narrative
form
Speaker prepares 4 stories, judge selects one immediately before
performance begins
2012 topics:
Story from the American heartland
Story about a fool
Story with puns or other word play
Story about overcoming heartbreak or sadness
Speaker MUST remain seated in chair at all times
8 minutes
Ballots have T layout
Keep time with a stopwatch only
Write DURING the performance
Comments should always be:
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 …
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.
Invest in a stopwatch
Tournaments vs. Festivals – WFCA/WHSFA
WFCA Judge Handbook
is now available
at www.wfcaforensics.org