TIME LIMIT: 2 to 3 minutes
TIMING CARDS: 1 minute, 30 seconds
GRACE PERIOD: 30 seconds after
APPLAUSE CUTOFF: 2 minutes after
POINT VALUE:
| A |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
C- |
D+ |
D |
F |
| 100 |
95 |
87 |
80 |
73 |
67 |
62 |
58 |
54 |
50 |
0 |
DESCRIPTION: A short speech of self introduction aided with an object, visual aid or media aid. The speech should be delivered extemporaneously from brief notes that occupy no more than half a sheet of paper. Students should not "read" their speech, but strive for fluent delivery and frequent eye contact.