MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-7th Gr.) BIBLE STORY TELLING

GUIDELINES AND JUDGING CRITERIA

Guidelines:

• Choose an exciting Bible story to retell without the use of notes or books.
• You may use gestures but no props.
• The story must be told in your own words without changing the original truths of the text. Embellishment is allowed if student stays within truth of text.
• You may use character voices when necessary.
• Length of time is 2-4 minutes.

Name ________________________________ Score _____________

Judging criteria:

Story choice 5 4 3 2 1

Accuracy of text 5 4 3 2 1

Stage presence 5 4 3 2 1

Clarity of story 5 4 3 2 1

Within time limit 5 4 3 2 1

Use of gestures 5 4 3 2 1

Voice volume 5 4 3 2 1

Voice clarity 5 4 3 2 1

Variety of voices 5 4 3 2 1

Expression and inflection 5 4 3 2 1

Eye contact 5 4 3 2 1