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TEACH Handbook
(Updated 07/04 Word Document)

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of our
2009-2010
Membership Application

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TEACH Speech Meet 

March 31, 2009   1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
                           Please bring cookies, donuts, or breads to share.

Speech selections will be chosen by you from dramatic poetry, humorous poetry, historical documents, costumed monologue ~ dramatic, humorous, or historical, Scripture or other writings of a challenging yet appropriate length.  

The following information must be submitted to the Coordinators:

•    the student name,
•    age,
•    grade level, and
•    a name of the selection.

To assist you in your preparation and for better understanding for what will be judged ... here is a listing of what the TEACH Speech Meet Judges (Miss Joyce Aiello will assist in the judging this year) will be evaluating:

STANCE - stand firmly on both feet, do not lean slouch or sway.

APPEARANCE - dress neatly and attractively - no distractions that would take the judges attention away from your speech

EYE CONTACT - your eyes should rove over the entire audience, making eye contact with the audience members.

VOLUME - speak loudly enough for all to hear. Vary the volume according to what point you wish to stress and to keep your tone from being monotonous.

PACE - do not speak to quickly. Speak slowly for all to understand but not too slow as to drag out your speech

PAUSE - a pause should only be used for emphasis

FACIAL EXPRESSION- your facial expression should be a tool for emphasis - the way you look at the audience sets the mood for your speech, a smile can do wonders

GESTURES - emphasis and expression with hands is an important technique, as long as the gestures are appropriate, natural and varied.

NERVOUSNESS - preparation techniques can reduce the effects of nerves. Take a deep breath before starting your speech.

Position your arms naturally at your sides when you are not gesturing.

VOICE EXPRESSION - a good speaker is one who

- speaks distinctly and with enthusiasm

- appears natural and self confident

- is relaxed and standing comfortably

- reacts to the audience and has a sense of humor

Most importantly, remember that is meant to be fun so relax and enjoy yourself - you are already a winner just by taking the step to participate.

2004 TEACH First Speech Meet

The first ever TEACH Speech Meet was held February 27, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at Cortland Trinity Baptist Church.  Congratulations to each and every participated who prepared and delivered their speech in a unique and wonderful way! 

This Speech Meet was open to all TEACH families whose students (grades K - 12).