powerpoint and acceptance speech
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AC C E P T AN C E S PE EC H
You will write an acceptance speech for the distinguished TCC Alumni Award.
Use the notes from the Academic and Career Planning Packet to guide you.
You are not limited by this information, but be sure to include it in your speech:
(From your Academic and Career Planning Packet): ACCEPTANCE SPEECH brainstorming
5. When I started at TCC, ____________________________________ was sometimes difficult for
me. ___________________ and __________________ were (internal/external) motivators. I
never gave up because I believe in growth mindset. Growth mindset means:
______________________________________________________________.
6. Anyone going to college faces risks and rewards. My risks included:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
7. But they were offset by these rewards:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
8. At this time, I’d like to thank my support system.
_________________________ (Include someone who is or could be a mentor) for
_______________________ (How did they support you?)
_________________________________________________
for_______________________________________________
_________________________________________________
for _______________________________________________
*Thank you for your attention. I am happy to accept questions from the audience.
Rubric:
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Levels of Achievement
Criteria Below Expectations Underdeveloped Proficient Outstanding
Written to the intended audience Weight 25.00%
0 % Below expectations. The information is either incomplete or inadequate (less that 50% was completed or addressed).
60 % Underdeveloped. The information is either incomplete or inadequate.
80 % Proficient. The information adequately meets the requirements, but additional information and details would take it to the outstanding level.
100 % Outstanding! The information exceeds expectations.
Content: Included Risks and Rewards Weight 25.00%
0 % Below expectations. The information is either incomplete or inadequate (less that 50% was completed or addressed).
60 % Underdeveloped. The information is either incomplete or inadequate.
80 % Proficient. The information adequately meets the requirements, but additional information and details would take it to the outstanding level.
100 % Outstanding! The information exceeds expectations.
Format, Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation Weight 25.00%
0 % Below Expectations
60 % Underdeveloped
80 % Proficient
100 % Outstanding
Content: Included Support System Weight 25.00%
0 % Below expectations. The information is either incomplete or inadequate (less that 50% was completed or addressed).
60 % Underdeveloped. The information is either incomplete or inadequate.
80 % Proficient. The information adequately meets the requirements, but additional information and details would take it to the outstanding level.
100 % Outstanding! The information exceeds expectations.