Group Scripture Recitation Guidelines

Each school is allowed to enter 1 group with a minimum of 3 students, per Division.

Students in Division “A” (Grades 7-9) must memorize 15-20 verses of any passage they may choose. Students in Division “B” (Grades 10-12) must memorize 20-25 verses of any passage they may choose.

Recitation may be presented in reader’s dramatic style.

Missing 50 words or more will automatically result in 77 (participation mark).

See the General Student Guidelines for appropriate dress.

No costumes are allowed.

No singing is allowed.

The time limit for each recitation is 7 minutes.

All scripture is to be memorized from the King James Version of the Bible.

The Judges will follow the recitation from the King James Version. There is no need to bring copies of the passage with you, however, please be sure to fill in the passage title on the Judge’s Form.

Please bring 2 copies of the Judge’s Form for Group Scripture Recitation with you to Convention. Please be sure to fill them out in their entirety. If the Judging Form is not filled out, you may not be judged.

GROUP SCRIPTURE RECITATION CRITERIA (Download PDF)

Areas of Evaluation	Possible Points
Mechanics
A. Approach / departure	(1-5)
B. Appearance / posture	(1-5)
C. Confidence with material / poise	(1-5)
D. Suitability and use of sound effects	(1-5)
E. Memory	(1-5)

Technical Delivery
A. Vocal skill: projection / diction / inflection	(1-5)
B. Vocal variety: pitch / pace / pause / phrasing	(1-5)
C. Facial expression / eye contact / body language	(1-5)
D. Choral unity: blend / balance / vocal grouping	(1-10)
E. Blocking / use of space / movement of groups	(1-5)

Arrangement
A. Use of solo voices / small group voices	(1-5)
B. Dynamic shape of groups / movement and gestures	(1-10)
C. Group awareness / interaction	(1-10)

Communication
A. Characterization and interpretation	(1-5)
B. Audience rapport	(1-5)
C. Persuasiveness / impact / message delivery	(1-5)

Proper documentation submitted	(1-5)

TOTAL POINTS	(100)