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Speech Communication Rademacher
The above is a list of speech assignments for our class. This chart also shows where the speeches will be presented and what other modifications will be made to include technology or formality of the speech. * = if time permits, we will include these speeches.
Corresponding Chapters with Speeches
Speaking Assignments and Outlines Rademacher Introduction/ Narrative Speech This is a 3-5 minute speech in which you will tell a story from your life experience(s). This speech is a way for you to introduce yourself to the class and begin public speaking. This speech should make you more comfortable with your surroundings making speech class manageable. This speech is worth 30 points of your total course grade. Informative Speech This is a 3-5 minute speech, accompanied by a FORMAL OUTLINE(25 points), where you will inform the class about a topic that you are interested have researched extensively. You might focus on a current event, art, politics or organization that you belong. This speech and outline will be worth 75 points of your total course grade. Lesson Moral or Story Speech This informal speech gives beginning speech students an opportunity to take a quote and relate it to their own lives through sharing a related story, teaching a lesson learned or a moral. This speech will be presented in the large group room with a podium. This speech is worth --- points of your total course grade. Group Discussion This is a 15-25 minute group speech where 5-7 students will research important issues voted on in class and discuss them. With one person elected as group leader, they will keep the group on track and also conduct a vote at the end of each discussion. Groups will report final outcomes to the entire class. Students must speak at least 3 times per discussion to receive credit. Group discussion is worth 40 points. Persuasive Speech This 3-5 minute speech, accompanied by a FORMAL OUTLINE (25 points), focuses on argument and reasoning and should be designed to persuade the audience for or against a question of policy. You will be expected to advance formal claims and support them with evidence and reasoning. At the speech’s end, we as a class will vote as to whether the speaker’s presentation was convincing enough to sway our opinion on the topic. This speech and outline will be worth 100 points of your total course grade. Process (Demonstration) Speech This is a 3-5 minute speech, accompanied by a POWER POINT and printout (25 points), where you will demonstrate to the class how to do something or explain how it operates. It must be shown in front of the class. This speech and power point will be worth 75 points of your total grade. Presidential Candidate Partner Speech This is a 3-5 minute formal persuasive speech will be presented by two people. Students will learn to work together to divide the issues of the candidate, persuade the class why this candidate deserves their vote, and why the other candidates pale in comparison to their presidential candidate. The speech may also be used to sway the class NOT to vote for this candidate as well. Satirical speeches will also be permitted…with teacher permission. A formal outline will accompany the speech and be worth 25 points. The speech will be worth 71 points.
6. OPTION 2 Panel Speech This 3-5 minute speech to inform will be presented to a panel of 3-5 classmates. After researching your topic, and preparing your speech, you will be placed into groups of 3-5 people. Each person will present to the other 5 students in the group. The panel will give written comments as to the effectiveness, persuasiveness, and overall presentation of the speaker. This speech will be 50 points accompanied by a formal outline. Special Occasion Speech (academy awards, tribute, acceptance or commencement) This is a 3-5 minute formal speech, accompanied by notes (1o points), that is more creative in nature. This speech asks you to consider your audience and celebrate the occasion. This is a good opportunity for interested speakers to write and present their commencement speeches before auditioning in front of the senior class. Speeches will be given in the auditorium with the podium and microphone. This speech will be worth 40 points of your total grade. Monologue/Oral Interpretation This is a 1-3 minute presentation that focuses on dynamic performance. The overall emphasis of this speech is delivery and your ability to interpret and convey a message clearly. An original introduction is required for this speech. Scripts will also be scored and collected (10 points). This presentation is worth 40 points of your total grade.
Introduction/Narrative Speech Criteria: Prompt: First Impressions are lasting. And this speech will be the impression that you will leave with the audience. You are to introduce yourself to us in a creative and interesting way that gives us an idea who you are and where you are coming from. A difficult task indeed. Start by telling us your name, perhaps your age and any other information that you think helps to describe you better. You may even want to start with an anecdote or joke to get our attention. Next, think of a memory or experience that has helped to define you as a person. This will be the main body of your speech. For example, I would probably talk about my name and "name identity" and how no one can spell it correctly. EX. See broken stick pins and key chains with the wrong name in it. Don’t just end your speech with "well, that’s about all…" or "OK..." end strong. You want the class to remember who you are. How can you do that with this conclusion?
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