JURY

JURY 

• M. ENGELS, Jury President
• Mme BOISSY
• M. GENET
• Mme JOURDET
• M. KANAANI

JURY MARKING CRITERIA

Content (the speech text): /10

• Is it a speech (writing to be performed)? (1 point)
• Is it adapted to the audience of pupils (content level; style; level of English)? (2 points)
• Are there any spelling, lexical, or grammatical errors (quality of English must be irreproachable)? (2 points)
• Is each idea within the text clearly explained? (1 point)
• Is the argumentation clear (“signposting”, repetition of key ideas, etc.) and does it serve to convince (does the introduction make us want to listen to the rest of the speech; is there a strong conclusion arrived at logically?) (1 point)
• How wide-ranging and in-depth (and well-understood) is the research (pertinent use of quotations, facts and figures, and references to serious research and to quality journalism)? (1 point)
• Does the candidate have original ideas; are they fully explored and relevant? (1 point)
• Do we learn something; do we apprehend things differently thanks to the speech text; will it motivate and/or inspire the audience? (1 point)

Nota bene: A copy of the speech text must be given to the Jury before the start of the competition (a bibliography must be annexed to the speech text).

Delivery: /10

• Has the dress code been respected? (1 point)
• How well is the speech learnt (how much does the candidate use his reminder)? (1 point)
• Quality of spoken English: volume, clarity (pitch, pace, diction, pronunciation, intonation, tone, pauses, etc.); do we hear and understand everything? (3 points)
• Stage presence (communication skills): appropriate body language, gestures, facial expressions, and movement on stage (how well does the candidate convey emotions and conviction?) (4 points)
• Has the timing been respected (minimum 6 minutes, maximum 8 minutes)? (1 point)

Extra points:

• For candidates in "seconde": 2 extra points (except for bilingual candidates)
• For candidates in "première": 1 extra point (except for bilingual candidates)

Definition of "bilingual": able to use two languages (French and English as regards the Speak out!) with equal fluency.

A convincing speaker:

• teaches us something (or makes us consider things we already know anew);
• is credible (is obviously an “expert” on his/her subject, and is a person of integrity who respects the audience and believes what he/she says);
• delivers the right arguments in a way that is easily understood by the audience;
• appeals to our emotions as much as to our intellect (he/she is able to motivate the audience to “action”).