2026 NTE Finals SENIOR SPOKEN WORD

Scoresheet

Judge Number
Contestant Name
Scoring

JUDGING CRITERIA
17-20 Superior; 13-16 Excellent; 9-12 Good; 5-8 Average; 1-4 Work on this area
1. PREPARATION/PRESENTATION
Appropriate selection? Appropriate introduction?
Relevance of the selection?
Must be a number between 1 and 20
JUDGING CRITERIA
17-20 Superior; 13-16 Excellent; 9-12 Good; 5-8 Average; 1-4 Work on this area
2. COMMUNICATION
How effective is the interpretation of meaning and emotional content of the selection? Message clearly delivered?
Must be a number between 1 and 20
JUDGING CRITERIA
17-20 Superior; 13-16 Excellent; 9-12 Good; 5-8 Average; 1-4 Work on this area
3. ANIMATION
Adequate voice projection and eye contact?
Appropriate articulation and dynamics?
Accurate pronunciation and enthusiasm?
Adequately conveys the message and use of expression?
Must be a number between 1 and 20
JUDGING CRITERIA
17-20 Superior; 13-16 Excellent; 9-12 Good; 5-8 Average; 1-4 Work on this area
4. TECHNIQUE
Proper Energy and style?
Displays effective timing and delivery?
Displays a strong stage presence?
Must be a number between 1 and 20
JUDGING CRITERIA
17-20 Superior; 13-16 Excellent; 9-12 Good; 5-8 Average; 1-4 Work on this area
5. OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS
Connected well with audience?
Strong impact on audience?
Thoroughly prepared and maximum effort in all areas?
Must be a number between 1 and 20
JUDGING CRITERIA
17-20 Superior; 13-16 Excellent; 9-12 Good; 5-8 Average; 1-4 Work on this area
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