2017-2018 NATIONAL Middle School SPEECH (NSDA) RESULTS
CONGRATS to C.M. Studio's Students!
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Ayur Vallecha, Finalist (Pike School) 5th in Original Oratory
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Sachin Shetty, Semi-finalist (Milton Academy) 7th in Original Oratory
Catagories Coached
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Declamation (Dec): A student presents a speech previously delivered in public. To master the skills of presentation.
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Dramatic Interp.(DP in Middle School): A student performs one or multiple characters drawn from play cuttings.
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Duo: Two students block and then perform scenes from various forms of literature.
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Extemporaneous Speaking (Extemp - High School ONLY): After 30 minutes of preparation, a student answers questions on Domestic and International topics.
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Humorous Interp. (HP in Middle School): A student performs one or multiple characters drawn from play cuttings.
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Impromptu: A student learns how to think on her feet while speaking “off the cuff” on everything from familiar quotations to philosophy. An excellent entry topic to Extemp.
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Informative: Expository speaking on a topic of the student’s choosing.
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Original Oratory (OO): A memorized, persuasive speech that teaches a student how to present ideas in a clear and meaningful way on a topic of the student’s choosing.
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Prose/Poetry: The student interprets and performs multiple works of literature...in High School the event is called Programmed Oral Interpretation (POI)
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Storytelling: A student retells a single story drawn from anecdotes, legends, myths, etc. No notes.
* Private Speech Coaching Available - Contact Bren at C.M. Studio: (617) 768-7860