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Lutheran Grade School Forensics Judge Training

Lutheran Grade School Forensics Judge Training. Prepared by Professor Matthew Prost Luther Preparatory School www.lps.wels.net. Contacts and Resources. Matthew Prost– Forensics Coach, Luther Prep prostmj@lps.wels.net Wisconsin High School Forensics Assocation www.whsfa.org

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Lutheran Grade School Forensics Judge Training

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  1. Lutheran Grade School ForensicsJudge Training Prepared by Professor Matthew Prost Luther Preparatory School www.lps.wels.net

  2. Contacts and Resources • Matthew Prost– Forensics Coach, Luther Prep • prostmj@lps.wels.net • Wisconsin High School Forensics Assocation • www.whsfa.org • Wisconsin Forensics Coaches Association • www.wfcaforensics.org

  3. Tournaments/Festivals SCHEDULE DO’S & DON’TS • Meet in Judge Lounge to receive packets & instructions • 2 Rounds • Snacks are often provided • If you are not scheduled for a round, please stay in the judges lounge as you might be used in the case of an absence. • DO return critiques after EVERY round • DO go straight to your next round • DO bring pens and your own stopwatch! • DO give oral critiques as time allows

  4. The Categories • ALWAYS READ THE RULES BEFORE YOU JUDGE A ROUND! EVERY ROUND! • A modified critique of WHSFA format is used.

  5. Demonstration Speaking • Speech event – demonstrating a process or activity • Visual aids, props & costumes are allowed • An assistant is permitted, but not considered a contestant • 5 minutes – NOT including setup and tear down

  6. Informative Speaking • Speech event, informative speech on any topic • Note cards permitted • Four minutes maximum

  7. Interpretation of Poetry • Interpretation event, interpretation of poetry material (single work or program with a common theme) • Manuscript required • 5 minutes

  8. Interpretation of Prose • Interpretation event, interpretation of prose material • Manuscript required • 5 minutes

  9. Storytelling • Interpretation event, presenting imaginative material in narrative form • Speaker prepares one story on a topic of his or her choosing • Speaker MUST remain seated in chair at all times • 5 minutes

  10. Evaluation Sheet Writing • Ballots have 5 Point 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 not read it, it does not help • Turn in sheets to TAB after every round! • We do not rank students against each other.

  11. General Notes • Investing in a stopwatch is a good idea. However, LPS does provide a stopwatch for each room at the festival. • Tournaments vs. Festivals – WFCA/WHSFA • LPS and LLHS compete in several tournaments together. Come enjoy a round or two. • Judging Handbook will be developed for 2013

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