Students are given a list of stories/name of book and poems at the start of the season that will be used at all competitions. The student will draw three selections 30 minutes before reading, allowing for preparation of an introduction and practice of the reading. Judging is based on the student’s ability to introduce the excerpt with appropriate extemporaneous remarks and to read the selection with effective vocal and bodily expression. Use of script is required. Each tournament will require the reading of 3-4 of those stories or compilations of poems.
Time: 7 minutes
You’re a good fit for this category if you are a very strong literature analyzer and a strong out-loud reader.