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Welcome to Public Speaking Fall 2009-10!
Final Project
See due dates below assignment.
You will prepare a speech on the following topic.
What major contribution do you plan to make to the world in your life time?
Perhaps it will be in the medical field, or the world of literature, theater,
music or politics. Perhaps it will be as a humanitarian, or in a ministry.
Perhaps it lies in the domestic field as a mom or dad. Perhaps you hope to
do research in a particular field, or be a local or national leader. Be
specific. For example, if you are interested in the medical field, tell of a
particular illness you are interested in, a certain specialty, or a group of
people you are interested in helping. Tell us why you are choosing this as
your projected contribution. Do you have a particular skill that makes you
think you would be successful, or is it simply a strong desire or
conviction? You can describe the steps you will be taking to prepare for
this contribution and how likely you think your chances are of achieving your
goal(s).
Speech Length: The window for your speech is 1.5 minutes to 2.5 minutes. IT
MUST BE WITHIN THIS WINDOW OR YOU WILL BE DOCKED. You should practice this,
so that you know the exact length.
Written Speech Length: The written speech should be 1.5-2 pages long. You
should know your speech very well and plan to deliver from 3x5 cards. The
material on the 3x 5 cards should be derived from the written speech. Do not
deviate from your written speech. Do not read your speech from the 3x5
cards. You should have an introductory paragraph and a closing paragraph as
well as the main body.
Due dates:
Jan 6, 2010, Wed. We will give the speeches in class for practice. Your
paper must be handed in at this time as well. We will video this practice
speech and view in class. You will receive a normal formal presentation grade
on this. You will receive your paper back so that you can make changes as
needed.
Jan 13, 2010, Wed. - We will present the final speeches for your final exam
grade. You will hand in your final paper at this time as well.
Assigned Dec. 2, due Dec. 7
After Dinner Speech
You will make a speech that is appropriate for an After Dinner Speech. You
should create a setting. It could be a professional meeting of doctors,
school teachers or architects (choose a field that interests you). It could
be a rehearsal dinner for a wedding party and you are toasting the groom. It
could be a book club, fitness club or football team that is meeting to have a
dinner. It could be a dinner for a high school reunion. Use your imagination
and create a setting that you have an interest in. See page 111 of Speech
Craft to get more ideas. You may use humor in your speech.
You will hand in your written speech which should be one and a half to two
pages long. You may read your speech or present from 3x5 cards. If you
choose to read it, you should make sure that you know it very well and that
you are reading with interest and engaging the entire audience. Your spoken
speech will not be timed since the length of your paper is designated.
Assigned Dec. 1, due Dec. 2
Summary of Chapter Five in Speechcraft
Debate Speech
You and a partner will present a controversial topic. One of you will
be “pro,” the other will be “con.” It is not necessary that you actually
agree with the side you are taking, you must simply argue for that side. You
should have an opening statement, at least three points to support your
argument and a closing statement.
The formatting for presentation will be as follows:
Pro side: 1.5-2 minutes to present
Con side: 1.5-2 minutes to present
Pro and con sides: 2-3 minutes to discuss with each other
Pro and con sides: 3-5 minutes to field questions from classmates
Your presentation statement should be presented in a written paper that is
1.5-2.5 pages long. You should use and cite two sources. You will be graded
on the written paper as well as your oral presentation. You should learn a
lot about your topic and your stance on that topic so that you can argue your
points. You will present from 3x5 cards.
Due Nov. 16: Submit topic and choice of partner
Due Nov. 20: A typed outline of your opening statement, your points (at least
three) and a closing statement.
Due Nov. 23: Debate Speech
Test on Chapters One-Four in Speechcraft on Nov. 16th. Study guide handed
out in class.
Children’s Book Speech
Assigned Nov. 6
New due date Nov. 13 (Originally due on Nov. 12).
You will read a children’s book to the class; you will be seated on a chair
to read. Your book should be aimed at a preschool child, ages 2-5. You
should practice reading it so that you know the material and can look at the
class; interpretation is important. Rhyming books make nice selections.
Your reading should be 2-4 minutes in length. You will be graded on the
following:
Visual Interest (pictures)
Interpretation
Vocal clarity, pacing and projection
Eyes/inclusion of entire class
How well-prepared
Length
Due Date for Scripture Speech changed to Nov. 9
Due Date for Interview Speech changed to Nov. 2
Assigned Oct. 20, due Oct. 22
Summary of Chapter Four Speechcraft
Assigned Oct. 13
Scripture Memorization Speech
You will memorize the Scripture passage you have chosen and present as a
speech.
Oct. 16: First Due Date
Type your passage from the Bible. Show in class for a homework grade.
Nov. 3: Final Speech Due Date
You will present your memorized Scripture passage in class.
You will be graded on the following:
How well you know passage/fluency
Interpretation
Eye contact
Stance/hands
Vocal projection/clarity
Assigned Oct. 8
Persuasive Speech
You will write and present a 1.5-2 page paper in which you present a
persuasive argument on a topic of your choice. You should pick a topic that
you feel strongly about. You may research your topic or use your own ideas.
(If you use other people’s ideas you must cite your sources and give them
credit for the ideas).
First assignment, Outline, due Oct. 13
You will hand in an outline that has the following:
I Opening sentence that introduces your topic and tells your stance
II Three main points to support your stance
A.
B.
C.
III. Concluding sentence that summarizes how you believe
This will be graded as homework.
Second assignment, Paper and Presentation, due Oct. 15
You will turn in your written speech (1.5-2 pages); you should use
the structure of your outline for this paper. You will present from 3 X 5
cards, not from your written speech. You should not read from the cards, nor
should you recite your speech from memory. The cards should contain only key
phrases to trigger your thought process. The paper will be graded as will
your spoken speech. Your speech should take one to two-and-a-half minutes.
The spoken speech will be graded on:
Meet time-frame
Effort/preparedness
Eye contact
Stance/hands
Vocal projection/pacing/clarity
Fluency of speech
Effective use of 3 X 5 cards
Assigned Oct. 5, due Oct. 7
Family Tree Speech
Present a speech using a poster of your own particular family tree. Use the
tree on the back side of the hand-out as your model. Provide as many names
as you are able to provide. You should speak with as many members on the
tree as you are able to. Some issues to discuss are:
Family concerns
Occupations
Social Events
Past events
You will present your predecessors and tell something about each. Your
speech should be memorized and it should be 1.5-2 minutes long. You do not
need to hand in a written speech. You will be graded on:
Effort/preparedness
Effective Use of Family Tree Visual
Vocal projection and pacing
Eye contact
Family Tree Visual- neatness, creativity, visibility
It must be VISIBLE to the audience. Recommended size is 2.5’x 1.5.’
Assigned Sept. 28, due Sept. 30
Summary of Chapter Three in Speechcraft
Assigned Sept. 23, due Sept. 28
“I Think” Speech
You will write a one to one-and-a-half page essay on one of the following
quotes. You will be assigned the quote in class. You do not have to agree
with the quote; you may take the opposite stance. You should generate your
own ideas, but you may research the quote to learn more of what the writer of
the quote intended, or to find other opinions on the quote if you wish to get
more ideas. (Please be sure to cite any references that you use). You may
use only your own slant on the topic if you have plenty of your own ideas.
Written portion: 40% of grade
You will prepare a one to one-and–a-half page essay to be handed in and
graded. It should include: an opening sentence or paragraph to introduce
your topic, a main body that consists of at least three main points to
support your thinking, and a final sentence or paragraph that concludes.
Presentation: 60 % of grade
You should summarize your main points on 3x 5 cards and present from the
cards. You will not read from your paper but you should not ad lib. The
points should be the same points that are on your paper; your spoken speech
should follow the written speech very closely. You should be familiar with
the main points of your speech to the extent that you can speak from the 3X 5
cards, without reading or memorizing word-for-word. Your spoken speech will
be graded on the following:
Familiarity with speech/preparedness
Eye contact
Vocal projection/pacing/fluidity
Stance/hands
Quotes:
“I Think; therefore I am.” Rene Descartes
I think an artist has always to be out of step with his time.” Orson Welles
“I think that God in creating Man somewhat overestimated his ability.” Oscar
Wilde
“I think the world is run by ‘C ’students. Al McGuire
“Of all noise, I think music is the least disagreeable.” Samuel Johnson
“I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments
had better get out of the way and let them have it.” Dwight D. Eisenhower
“I think we ought to have as great a regard for religion as we can, so as to
keep it out of as many things as possible.” Sean O’Casey
“I think we consider too much the luck of the early bird, and not enough the
bad luck of the early worm.” Franklin D. Roosevelt
“I think that maybe if women and children were in charge we would get
somewhere.” James Thurber
Assigned Sept. 17, due Sept. 21 Essay Speech
Based on “Learning How to Cook”
pp. 30-31 in Speechcraft
Written: You will write a one and a half to two page essay on the topic of a
new skill that you learned as a child or young adult. It should be modeled
after the essay on pp. 30-31 in Speechcraft. You should use direct and
indirect quotes. (Note: Lots of people seem to write on learning to
ride/drive a bike/car, so you should think of something different). This
written essay will be 40% of your grade.
Oral: You will read your speech. The length of your oral speech is not
designated since you will be reading your prepared speech. You will be
graded on: your level of preparedness, stance, vocal projection/pacing and
eye contact. The oral presentation will be 60% of your grade.
Assigned Sept.15, due Sept. 17
Summary of Chapter Two from Speechcraft
Assigned Sept. 11, due Sept. 14 Demonstration Speech
Assigned Sept. 9, due Sept 11. Introductory Speech- Speechcraft p.14
Assigned Sept. 4, due Sept. 8
Summary of Chapter One from Speechcraft.
Assigned Sept 2, due Sept. 7.
Object Speech- Bring an object to class that is of special interest to you.
Talk about the object for 1 1/2 to 1 minutes. This will not be graded.
All summaries must be one-page long; they should not be any longer. They
should be double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
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