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Junior Speakers League or Speakers League?
Readiness Guidelines
We generally recommend Speakers League for ages 10+, and Junior Speakers League for ages 7-9. The following guidelines should be reviewed by parents.
Impulse Control
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For Junior Speakers League
Can refrain from speaking out of turn and creating distractions, alone or with some assistance.
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Can refrain from speaking out of turn and creating distractions.
Reading Ability
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For Junior Speakers League
Can read well, or with minor assistance.
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Can read well.
Verbal Ability
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Can be understood verbally, in general.
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Can be easily understood, verbally, at all times.
Participation Readiness
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Can quickly self-regulate, with or without assistance, to avoid episodes of non-participation or outbursts due to frustration.
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Willing and able to verbally participate during all segments of the meeting and for any assigned roles.
Task Management
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For Junior Speakers League
Can follow simple instructions to manage tasks responsibly, alone or with some assistance.
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After reading or receiving satisfactory verbal instructions, does not require at-desk assistance to responsibly manage tasks.
Knowledge Acquisition
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Requires additional time, experience, and/or support to understand concepts and accomplish tasks.
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Learns and understands fairly quickly and picks up knowledge, well, through observation.
Attention and Focus
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Can focus on a speech of 3-5 minutes, and, using a sheet of guidelines, provide guideline-driven feedback.
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Can listen critically and with training, provide meaningful, constructive feedback.
Parent/Aide Involvement
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For Junior Speakers League
In attendance at all meetings until your member can manage items above without assistance. No verbal interjection during the meeting, unless seated beside the member, or at request of club chairperson.
For Speakers League
Drop off member, or observe from the side or rear of the room. No verbal interjection during the meeting, unless at request of Club Chairperson.