write a speech congratulating a friend for graduating.

Special Occasion Speech Assignment This is a TWO to THREE minute speech. Organize your material according to the most logical order for an informative speech. Use a brief introduction and conclusion. Observe the lessons we have learned about organizing, preparing, presenting, and tailoring your speech for the appropriate audience. You will be graded equally on all factors of an excellent speech. A Toast for Your Special Day Present an after dinner speech honoring a person(s) close to you, as if this were their special day. Briefly explain the occasion, the importance of the person(s) honored, and the parts other people may have played in making this event happen. Close with words of presentation, honor, sorrow, or congratulations, or raise an imaginary glass. Suggestions Toast them, present an award, roast them, eulogize them, congratulate them, wish them happy birthday, wish them a happy anniversary, or send them off into the world. Special days may be graduation, promotion, retirement, presentation of an award, landmark birthday, anniversary, funeral, wedding etc. In preparing the assignment, keep the tone light. A special occasion presentation is a semi-informal speech meant to inform and/or entertain.

Special Occasion Speech Evaluation Form Introduction: 5 4 3 2 1

• Gains attention and interest audience. • Properly introduces topic and previews main points. • Establishes credibility and relates to audience.

Content: 5 4 3 2 1 • Topic is challenging, developed properly, and adapted to audience and occasion. • Speaker adheres to subject (Special Occasion) and specific purpose throughout speech. • Subject is well supported and made an impression on the audience. • Main points are fully supported.

Organization and Context: 5 4 3 2 1 • Body adheres to a logical organization pattern for your topic. • You must have 2 to 5 main points that are clear and subordinate. • Transitions are smooth.

Language: 5 4 3 2 1 • Appropriate and clear word choice, sentence structure. • Correct grammar. • Lack of nonfluencies.

Voice: 5 4 3 2 1 • Clear and accurate articulation and pronunciation. • Demonstrates vocal variety through use of suitable volume, pitch, rate, and quality. • Presentation is extemporaneous, conversational, expressive, and dynamic.

Eye Contact: 5 4 3 2 1 • Effective control and use of eye contact with audience.

Nonverbal: 5 4 3 2 1 • Effective gestures, facial expressions, and posture. • Appropriate attire and grooming.

Conclusion: 5 4 3 2 1 • Reviews all main points and relates to specific purpose of speech. • Concluding device provides closure.

Time Limitation: 5 - - - 1 • TWO to THREE minutes.

Outline: 5 - - - 1 • Outline should be single spaced following format given in class with APA citations.

Audience of a minimum of FIVE people is required to be proven on the recording. • Lack of visual proof (no edits allowed) will be a 15% (or 11.25 point) deduction

_____ / 2 = _____out of 25 points possible.