3 min short speech

Special Occasion Speech

Commemorative

(100pts)

Objectives of the assignment:

1. Create a speech that is short, eloquent, and commemoratively inspiring to all.

2. Commemorate or pay tribute to a person, group, institution, thing, idea or event.

3. Organize your thoughts and ideas so as to inspire/entertain your audience.

4. Use the richness and beauty of language to commemorate and inspire. 

5. Learn to effectively use a manuscript when delivering a speech.

Parameters of the assignment:

· You will be giving a 3minute commemorative speech using a manuscript.

· No bibliography is required, however, if you use any quotations, definitions, statistics, or other outside sources you will need to cite them within your speech.

· You will need to bring in a rough draft of your speech on __________ (5pts)

· On speech day you will turn in a final copy of your manuscript (5pts)

· Speech days will be _________________________________

Grading criteria for this speech is as follows:

Speech: (30pts) ______ Subject introduced clearly and gained attention ______ Inspired audience/captured mood ______ Main ideas flowed well/easy to follow ______ Conclusion smooth and memorable  

Language: (30pts) ______ Language Clear (concrete language) ______ Language Vivid (Imagery, rhythm) ______ Language Accurate/Correct  

Delivery: (30pts) ______ Maintained good eye contact ______ Facial expressiveness/effective use of gestures and

Other body movement ______ Volume, vocal variety and emphasis ______ Effective rate, and use of pause ______ Spoke with sincerity and enthusiasm

______ Formal/appropriate dress