Junior Speaking Contest 2022

• English
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Junior Speaking Contest 

Nuffic, TTO onderwijs

Assignment

Every one will make a video of their speech. Hand it in via google classroom. 

The class will pick the winner, who will be send in to the regional contest. 

What is the speaking contest?

The Junior Speaking Contest is a annual contest since 2004. Organized by the British Council and the European Platform. The Contest is for all TTO secondary schools in The Netherlands. Contestants from the second and third years can participate.  

Contestants, students, will give a Speech in English, and are able to answer questions about their topic and Speech.  Speeches will be judged by the next criteria: 

Topic of the Speech

Structure

Clarity

Originality 

Answering questions

 

Iedere TTO-leerling in het 2de of 3de moet een speech schrijven. In elke klas wordt een speech gekozen. De 2de en 3de klassen strijden vervolgens tegen elkaar in de schoolrondes. Daarna zijn de regionale rondes, bijvoorbeeld Noord-Brabant, ten slotte is er dan een landelijke finale.

Topic 

Topic for the year 2022:

Imagine That...

What is a Speech?

A speech is a max 5 minute talk about a topic. Which can have the next purpose or goal:

to inform, persuade, motivate or entertain. 

  

How to write a speech?

Introduction – The early minutes of a talk are important to establish your credibility and likeability. Personal anecdotes often work well to get things started. This is also where you’ll outline your main points.

Body – Get to the issues you’re there to address, limiting them to five points at most. Then bolster those few points with illustrations, evidence and anecdotes. Be passionate: your conviction can be as persuasive as the appeal of your ideas.

Conclusion – Wrap up with feeling as well as fact. End with something upbeat that will inspire your listeners.

Two things that stood out in this speech?

Difference between this winner
the runner up?

Ideas about this years topic:
Imagine that..

To make your speech better

-Give it rhythm. A good speech has pacing.

-Vary the sentence structure. Use short sentences. Use occasional long ones to keep the audience alert. Fragments are fine if used sparingly and for emphasis.

-Use the active voice and avoid passive sentences. Active forms of speech make your sentences more powerful.

-Repeat key words and points. Besides helping your audience remember something, repetition builds greater awareness of central points or the main theme.

-Ask rhetorical questions in a way that attracts your listeners’ attention.

-Personal experiences and anecdotes help bolster your points and help you connect with the audience.

-Use quotes. Good quotes work on several levels, forcing the audience to think. Make sure quotes are clearly attributed and said by someone your audience will probably recognize.

And remember PERFECT

P-ersonal anecdotes to bring your speech to life

E-motive language to persuade your audience.

R-hetorical questions to make your audience listen. 

F-igurative language such as metaphors and similes. 

E-mphasis through repetition and the rule of three.

C-omparison and contrast to make your points clear.

T-one of voice that is relevant and persuasive for your specific audience.

Deadline

- 8th April

- you are going to precent your speech via a video

- hand it in via google classroom before the 8th of April

-The class will pick the best on from the class to send in to the regionals this year.