Speeches

It is time to prepare for speeches. Sometimes it's hard to come up with interesting topics. The best speeches are the ones that you can make personal connections to. This adds interest to your speech. Remember...You don't want us to fall asleep during your presentation! Class presentations will be on January 28 and 29.

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Your speech needs to be 3-5 minutes in length. I attached the rubric I will be using to mark you. Good luck!

Speech Rubric

CONTENT 40%

Speech Development (Structure, organization- Introduction, body, conclusion, support material) 20 marks

Effectiveness (Interest, reception, achievement of purpose) 10 marks

Speech Value (Ideas, logic, originality) 10 marks

DELIVERY 40%

Volume, Projection, Clarity

Voice (Change in pitch, pace, volume, clarity, annunciation) 10marks

Manner (Enthusiasm, confidence, poise) 10 marks

Physical (Appearance, posture, facial expression, eye contact, body language) 10 marks

LANGUAGE 20%

Appropriateness (Choice of words, related to topic and audience) 10 marks

Correctness (Grammar, pronunciation) 10 marks