2026 IMPACT MI EXPO - SPOKEN WORD

TALENT EXPO SCORING SHEET

Judge Number
Division
Contestant Name Contestant Name First Last
Scoring

JUDGING CRITERIA
17-20 Superior; 13-16 Excellent; 9-12 Good; 5-8 Average; 1-4 Work On This Area
1. PREPARATION/PRESENTATION
Appropriate selection? Appropriate introduction?
Relevance of the selection?
2. COMMUNICATION
How effective is the interpretation of meaning and emotional content
of the selection?
Message clearly delivered?
3. ANIMATION
Adequate voice projection and eye contact?
Appropriate articulation and dynamics?
Accurate pronunciation and enthusiasm?
Adequately conveys the message and use of expression?
4. TECHNIQUE
Proper Energy and style?
Displays effective timing and delivery?
Displays a strong stage presence?
5. OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS
Connected well with audience?
Strong impact on audience?
Thoroughly prepared and maximum effort in all areas?
TOTAL POINTS:
(SCALE: 80-100 Superior; 60-80 Excellent; 40-60 Good; 20-40 Average; 1-20
Work on this area)
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