CRITIQUE SHEET

Prose Memory

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CONTESTANT:____________________ SCHOOL:___________________

TITLE OF ELECTION:______________ AUTHOR:_________________________

JUDGES:______________________________  _______________________________

RULES

Length and Time requirements:

First year, minimum 16 lines or one minute; maximum 24 lines or two minutes.
Second year, minimum 20 lines or 1 1/2 minutes, maximum 32 lines or 2 1/2 minutes.
Third/Fourth/Advantaged levels, Minimum 24 lines or 2 minutes, maximum, 46 lines or three minutes.

Rules for the presentations are:

Three entries per level per school.  Poetry/prose memory selections may not be used as poetry/prose reading selections or vice versa by the same person. The selection must be from a German-speaking author, i.e., published in German originally. It may not be a translation from a non-German speaking author, although it may be published. But it may be from a non German who is published in German, ie, Kishon.

At least two copies of the selection must be presented to the judges at the contest. The name of the selection with the name of the author must be listed in the entry form with the name of the person performing it.

Prose memory is dramatic interpretation (monologues), but without costumes and props. The contestant may use one chair and may move during the presentation.  

Judging Criteria

1. SELECTION: It possesses interest and literary value.(0-20 pts)

2. PREPARATION WITH INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING: The selection was sufficiently prepared. The speaker reflects the mood and    the meaning of the selection.(0-20 pts)

3. CONTROL OF FORM WITH VOICE AND DICTION: Speaker maintains a balance between thought and rhythm. Grouping, pauses, etc, are handled meaningfully. Enunciation is distinct without being pedantic. The voice is clear.  Does the speaker avoid monotone? (0-20 pts)

4. BODILY MOVEMENTS: The speaker was poised. Speaker avoids distracting movement, but used movement to interpret. (0-20pts)

5. PRONOUNCIATION: Speaker's pronunciation is correct and understandable. (0-20 pts)

TOTAL POINTS:_______ (The winner will be determined by adding all the points given by the judges. Please check your addition.)

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