Speech
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Speechintroduction.docx
ExampleofSpeech.docx
COM231IntroductionSpeechOutlineTemplate2.docx
Speechintroduction.docx
Part A
Write the speech.
COM 231 Introductory Speech Assignment and rubric
Prompt: Find an object that represents you in some way and deliver a speech explaining how this is a representation of some aspect of you, your life, your character, etc.
Details:
· Your speech should be 2-4 minutes in length. Make sure to rehearse your speech and time it.
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Required Documents:
· You must turn in your outline by the date specified on Blackboard.
What Should My Speech Include?
· Introduction: your introduction should have an attention getter and a preview of your speech (example: “Because I’m both nurturing and sturdy, I am a lot like a blanket”—“Nurturing” and “Sturdy” are the two main ideas you are going to discuss in the body of your speech)
· Body: You should have 2-3 main ideas (in this case, comparisons to the object) that are clear and distinct.
· Conclusion: Remind us of the main ideas of your speech (much like the preview) and end with a memorable or lasting thought.
Part B
Outline Example included in resource page but do in outline form.
ExampleofSpeech.docx
Name:__________________________ Class:_________________
Example Below of written speech.
Introduction Speech Evaluation
Introduction:
Attention Grabber: gained audience’s interest, made them want to know more__/10
Preview: indicated what the main points of the speech would be __/10
Body:
Had specific main points that were clearly stated, distinct, and appropriate__/10 Speech had a logical structure __/10 Transitions: there were clear and smooth movements from one point to the next __/5 Conclusion:
Summarized/recapped the main ideas of the speech __/10
Ended with a memorable thought or lasting idea __/5
Delivery:
Maintained eye contact with all parts of the audience __/10 Voice: Spoke at an appropriate pace and volume, easy to hear and understand __/10
Voice: Expressed energy and enthusiasm, used conversational and extemporaneous tone, avoided fillers (uh, uhm, like) __/10
Nonverbal: Appropriate hand motions, not distracting __/5
Nonverbal: Maintained a confident posture, didn’t lean on podium (if recorded online, was standing up) __/5
Time: ______(Time requirement 2-4 minutes; deduction policy set by instructor) Total:______/100
Additional Comments:
2023 Revision
COM231IntroductionSpeechOutlineTemplate2.docx
Introduction Speech Outline
Objectives
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Title |
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Main Idea (Thesis) |
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Introduction
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Attention Getting Material |
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Orienting Material: Reveal your topic |
II.
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Preview: Tell us the ways you are like the object that you are going to go into detail with in the speech |
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Transition |
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Body
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Main Point #1: First way you are like the object |
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Support Material: Adjust, adding subpoints or deleting as needed. |
A. B. C. |
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Transition |
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Main Point #2: Second way your are like the object |
II |
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Support Material |
A.
B.
C. |
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Transition |
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Main Point #3: Third way you are like the object. You can delete this if you only have two. Or copy and paste if you have four. |
III |
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Support Material |
A. B. |
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Transition |
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Conclusion
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Summary: Restate the main ideas of the body of your speech (ways you are like the object) |
I. |
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Clincher |
II |
* Write in complete sentences
* Put references in APA format on next page if you quoted anything outside your own thoughts.